DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address:  205 S. 17th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $62,446.70 - $72,446.70 

Anticipated Salary: $67,446.70

Grade: 21

Closing Date: April 5, 2025

Under the general supervision of the Right of Way (R/W) Acquisition Section Manager, the R/W Agent Senior position is responsible for performing the diverse upper level technical R/W Acquisition and Residential and Business Relocation functions required of the Section. Providing upper level direction, oversight, problem solving solutions and technical assistance related to R/W Acquisition and Relocation to lower level agents; Performing all the required R/W Acquisition and Relocation functions per State and Federal Statutes, regulations, standards and guidelines.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (# days per week in the office/hoteling.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Give and receive information requiring analysis and judgment regarding current and specific business practices of the Right of Way Group by multiple means including telephone, electronically and direct contact. Drive a state vehicle in the course of performing required duties.

Review the work products of lower level Right of Way agents.

Train and assist lower level workers with work assignments and more complex problem solving regarding work methods and processes.

Confer with Right of Way management, staff members and representatives of other Sections and agencies to acquire information needed for determinations and/or decisions.

Attend and participate in meetings and training as required and assigned. Out of town travel and overnight lodging as needed.

KNOWLEDGE

• Current principles, practices and methods in the agency Right of Way program
• Federal and State statutes, rules and regulations, agency policies, standards and regulations as they apply to the Right of Way Functions of the assigned work Unit, Section, or within the Group
• Principles and practices of modern organizational operation and development.

SKILLS

• Comprehending and complying with established priorities
• Effectively dealing with conflicting needs and timelines
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Complying with Right of Way program initiatives, policies and procedures
• Analyzing diverse situations and developing potential solutions
• Researching, collecting data and reports; synthesizing diverse issues and information
• Making inferences from a variety of sources; supporting the development and implementation of various improvement initiatives for the Right of Way program, its associated functions, products and services.

ABILITY

• Analyze specific situations and determine acceptable solutions within the framework of laws, rules, regulations and policies
• Perform research, collect and analyze data, and report information
• Negotiate and apply reason persuasively to resolve issues
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Four years of experience in relevant area with increased responsibility over time, requiring at least two years’ experience similar to that done by a Right of Way Agent 2 in Real Estate and/or Property Management. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188

Option 2.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188

Option 3.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.