RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT I/II

Job Description:

RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT I/II

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Department of Real Property Management is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Right of Way Agent I/II position within the Property Management & Acquisition Division. As a member of our team, you will prepare and review agreements, contracts, and other real property documents, as well as review and analyze legal descriptions of property and appraisals. This position negotiates fair market values and favorable contract terms and conditions, and prepare, negotiate, and oversee leases of County owned property using tact, discretion, and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work. The ideal candidate will also make effective presentations to individuals and groups.

Right-of-Way Agent I: $30.38 - $44.84 Hourly Right-of-Way Agent II: $32.77 - $48.43 Hourly

The Right-of-Way Agent I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Right-of-Way Agent II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Right-of-Way Agent I - Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Real Property Administration or a field related to the work. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Right-of-Way Agent II - In addition to the above, minimum of one (1) year of full-time professional real estate experience involving the acquisition and transfer of real property. Experience in a public agency setting is desirable.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Reviews and analyzes appraisals, title reports, deeds, legal descriptions, easements and other documentation related to a property under consideration for acquisition.
• Acquires real property and/or property rights from other governmental agencies.
• Contacts property owners or their representatives regarding the acquisition of their property.
• Meets with property owners and/or their representatives to discuss the purchase of real property, easements, facilities and water and mineral rights; addresses concerns such as assessed valuation, fair market value, recent comparable sales, improvements, loss of rental income, liens and similar issues.
• Prepares appropriate documentation for formal offers to purchase.
• Negotiates final contract terms with property owners and/or their representatives; following established guidelines, makes concessions regarding specific improvements and other agreements that may be required prior to or during construction.
• Obtains signatures and returns documents to the title company; prepares required deed and escrow instructions and other documentation as required to close escrow.
• Oversees the work of technical or professional support staff engaged on a contract basis; ensures that they are following County policies and procedures during the negotiation process.
• Initiates condemnation procedures if a purchase cannot be agreed upon by working with the District Attorney's office; testifies in court as required.
• Provides information to property owners, their representatives, the public and others regarding the County's right of way policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Prepares a variety of written materials including correspondence, offers to purchase, agenda items, legal descriptions and reports of work performed.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a motor vehicle to visit property sites and attend meetings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit property sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 12/30/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$30.38 - $44.84 Hourly