RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT II4242A5 Pay Grade: 24 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is advanced specialized work in the acquisition and control of property for right-of-way purposes. Work involves coordinating activities of field agents in acquiring of real estate or the control of advertising and salvage storage on highway right-of-ways when projects consists of multiple owners, historic significance, or business property. Work includes resolving disputes between property owners and the state agency or agents relating to appraisals, negotiations or relocation actions. Incumbent trains subordinate staff in the required policies and procedures, and assists them in interpreting complex legal descriptions, maps, real estate records, plans and other materials. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL C: "Under direction..." Employees at this level usually receive a general outline of the work to be performed and are generally free to develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of established policies. New, unusual, or complex work situations are almost always referred to a superior for advice. Work is normally periodically checked for progress and conformance to established policies and requirements. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average... Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL C: Work is of a standardized nature that may involve a variety of duties. Analytical thought becomes more important at this level due to increased data and changing situations. Tasks usually have several steps, some of which may not be directly related. Alternatives may exist for processes or methods to be used in solving problems. Workers at this level exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they tend to be more complicated or technical in nature requiring careful interpretation. Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be significant. Contacts - LEVEL C: The purpose of the contact is to influence, motivate, conduct interviews, make formal presentations or counsel to achieve common understanding or solutions to problems when the information is sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are skeptical or uncooperative. Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership responsibility. As a "senior worker", performing essentially the same or similar work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Right-of-Way Agent I class in which incumbents work routine right-of-way projects. Differs from the Right-of-Way Agent III class in which incumbents typically supervise a group of Right-of-Way Agents. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Serves as project leader in the field on large or complex right-of-way projects such as historic significance, business property, multiple owner property, or large territory that involves multiple owners and different categories of property. Executes negotiations, acquisition, or relocation actions on complex tracts. Resolves disputes which may arise between property owners and agents concerning land, signs or salvage storage location laws. Trains subordinate agents in agency procedures in interpreting complex legal descriptions, maps, plans and other materials for right-of-way purposes. Reviews documentation submitted for property acquisition in order to ensure federal participation. Attends condemnation hearings for the purpose in providing testimony. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of land economic principles and basic practices used in real and personal property transactions. *Knowledge of legal instruments used for executing the transfer, sale and lease of property. *Knowledge of the property acquisition, or property control laws, and regulations and procedures. Abilities Ability to make final claim settlements for property damage, title transfer, or loss of right to maintain property. *Ability to read and interpret complex maps and property descriptions. *Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, property owners, and the public. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience in any of the following: researching real property title, real estate sales or auctioneering, real estate acquisition, real estate property management, real estate appraisal or valuation, real estate finance and/or transaction closing, compliance monitoring, inspection and/or investigation. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 06/94 |