Job Description

Posting number: 2026-03826

Department: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Job classification: SENIOR RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT

Posting type: Open Competitive

Categories: Transportation

Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) in Carson City, NV Right-Of-Way Division is hiring for a Senior Right-of-Way Agent in Carson City, NV. The position acquires and manages property rights for highway purposes in compliance with State and Federal regulations and the Uniform Act. Coordinates with utility and railroad operators, negotiates with property owners, and prepare acquisition and property management agreements. Provides guidance and aids in training junior Right-of-Way Agents. ** Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position. **

Right-of-Way Agents appraise, acquire, relocate, clear, and manage real property for the State and as requested, its political subdivisions.

Examples of duties

Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Qualifications

1. Set the economic rent for leases, licenses and rental properties.
2. Negotiate agreements with property owners to acquire various interests in real property.
3. Review data accuracy and prepare necessary documents.
4. Engage with property owners and other members of the public to address program related issues.
5. Participate in eminent domain actions.
6. Provide relocation assistance and services to individuals, businesses, farms, public agencies, and non-profit organizations.
7. Manage acquired properties, inspect and verify inventories, compute values, arrange for maintenance and repairs, and write rental agreements, leases, licenses, and process evictions.
8. Participate in the disposal activities of excess properties.
9. Conduct research in a variety of areas, gather and compile information into reports, and respond to inquiries from property owners, attorneys, and others.
10. Coordinate the relocation and adjustment of affected utilities and railroads.
11. Review and interpret contracts and plans, identify utility types and locations, and ensure inclusion in construction plans.
12. Verify ownership, and research and determine prior rights and access rights to right-of-way.
13. Verify cost estimates, coordinate relocation agreements, ensure construction plans and work are completed on schedule, verify billings, and process invoices for payment.
14. Participate in the control of outdoor advertising and junkyards along designated highways.
15. Assist and provide guidance to less experienced agents, other department staff, and public and private entities for various projects.
16. Serve as a project manager.
17. Participate in consultant contract administration.
18. Recommend issuance or denial of outdoor advertising and junkyard permits.
19. Review proposed legislation and assess potential impacts on right-of-way operations.
20. Perform related duties as assigned.

Supplemental information

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of:

• Railroads and utilities related to departmental projects.
• Methods, principles and practices pertinent to the appraisal, acquisition, relocation, clearance, and management of land and the disposal of property.
• Highway Beautification Act.

Ability to:

• Lead a team to attain departmental goals; gather facts and reach conclusions and resolutions.

Recruiter Contact Information: Kristen Burke - kburke@dot.nv.gov