Job Description

Posting number: 23/50694481/ROWSUP/12.2.26-KT

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: Section 23

Job classification: RIGHT OF WAY SUPERVISOR

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Administration, Planning and Development, Real Estate

Summary

This position involves highly responsible work under the broad supervision of a Right of Way Manager and is responsible for LA DOTO right of way projects managed and worked by right of way consultants and Right of Way Section employees, in furtherance of the Department Statewide project development and contract letting goals. Supervises consultants and lower-level Right of Way personnel on a project basis.

Participates in the development of acquisition, relocation and property management policies and practices; participates as a member on a statewide committee to evaluate and select ROW consultants and other providers of third party services. Participates in the education and training of new hires and lower-level professional staff statewide. This position requires regular contact with the public, property owners, consultants and the following LA DOTO Sections: Road and Bridge Design, Construction, Environmental, Planning, Project Management, Property Control, Utilities, and Audit. Superior knowledge of all aspects of appraisal and right of way acquisition processes along with rules, regulations and policies governing right of way is essential. Statewide and overnight travel is required. Must maintain a valid Certified General Real Estate Appraisers license. While in official capacity, DOTO employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTO policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
• Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Examples of duties

APPRAISER OPTION:

Possession of a current Louisiana Certified General Appraiser license plus three years of experience as a licensed General Appraiser.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Responsible for all appraisal and appraisal related services completed by staff and consultants necessary to determine compensation for negotiations, deposition and other purposes as required by the agency.
• Makes property inspections and approves all appraisal and specialty valuation report used in the appraisal process to determine compensation.
• Reviews reports for quality and accuracy along with compliance with federal and state laws, regulations and policies/procedures.
• Approves and signs off on appraisal trainee reports so that they can obtain qualifying credit toward licensure.
• Resolves any discrepancies that may arise with the appraisal and other specialty valuation reports.
• May modify appraisal values as appropriate and provide justification for the modifications.
• Develops and/or approves scope of work criteria for all staff and consultant assignments.
• Oversees training and development of low-level right of way staff.
• Performs special purpose property appraisals in accordance with State, Federal and departmental regulations, laws and policies as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Compensation: Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval, verification, and applicable pay limitations.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine their position in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/).Resumes will not be accepted in place of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Donna Stinson

Right of Way Manager

(225) 242-4586

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

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