Senior Right Of Way Agent

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Job Code #: JC-507810

Position #(s): -138

Working Title: Senior Right of Way Agent

Classification: SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

Salary Range: $8,678.00 - $10,783.00 (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.)

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

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Under the general direction of the Office Chief for Real Property Services, the Senior Right of Way Agent (SRWA) in Real Property Services (RPS) helps coordinate the development and management of state‑owned rights‑of‑way for renewable energy generation, storage, and electrical transmission and distribution. The incumbent will draft new policies and guidance documentation related to the new policy, liaise between internal and external stakeholders and Caltrans districts, and research and identify the issues and policies impeding the development of state‑owned rights‑of‑way for renewable energy generation and storage.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit an SOQ will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

• What is your understanding of Senate Bill 49 (SB49)?
• Describe your knowledge in developing standards and guidelines for work‑related functions.
• Describe your knowledge of Federal and State laws as it pertains to Real Property Services.

(2 pages maximum)

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date (2/23/2026) in order to be considered.

Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered…