"Alerted.org

Right of Way Program Specialist (Relocation) - Production

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5024104)

Apply



Right of Way Program Specialist (Relocation) - Production

Salary

$4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly

Location

Statewide, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

23/13023/ROWPS/7.29.25-EH

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

Section 23

Opening Date

07/29/2025

Closing Date

8/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

About this Job

Section 23 – Real Estate

23/13023/ROWPS/7.29.25-EH

About This Position:

Assists in the direction and management of the statewide Right of Way Relocation Assistance and Advisory Services program, as requires by the federal Uniform Relocation Act (URA), under the direct supervision of the Right of Way Manager over production. Lead worker over a team of Right of Way Agents 1-4, Local Public Agencies (LPA), and/or consultant personnel as needed for the proper functioning of the Right of Way Relocation Assistance and Advisory Services Program. Statewide travel is required. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Minimum Qualifications

APPRAISER OPTION:

Possession of a current Louisiana Certified General Appraiser license plus one year of experience as a licensed General Appraiser.

AGENT OPTION:

Seven years of experience in property rights acquisition, real estate acquisition, real estate property management, relocation assistance, or real estate appraisal; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in property rights acquisition, real estate acquisition, real estate property management, relocation assistance, or real estate appraisal; OR

A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in property rights acquisition, real estate acquisition, real estate property management, relocation assistance, or real estate appraisal.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION (AGENT OPTION ONLY):

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Assists in the direction and management of the statewide Right of Way Relocation Assistance and Advisory Services program, as required by the federal Uniform Relocation Act (URA)

• Provides supervision and operational management of all relocation activities

• Assist in the management of the statewide Right of Way Relocation Assistance and Advisory Services program

• Ensures DOTD Relocations Assistance Program complies with all Federal, State, Local, and DOTD laws and regulations

• Provides technical guidance to entities who must relocate persons or businesses under the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act

• Develops, maintains and administers a Quality Assurance and Quality Control program to be applied in all phases of the Department’s Relocation Assistance and Advisory Services Program for all projects included those managed by DOTD staff, Local Public Agencies, and those projects managed by consultants

Position-Specific Details:

This is a statewide position.

Some travel is required.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order 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 where they are 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/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Lana Nelson

Administrative Assistant

1201 Capitol Access Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

225-379-1296

[email protected]

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.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available - https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs\_rehabilitation.asp.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not indicate "N/A".

05

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members

06

What are your career interests?

07

Do you have experience utilizing the Uniform Relocation Act (URA)?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you answered yes, please give examples. If you answered no, enter N/A.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

Apply

Please verify your email addressVerify Email