Principal Right of Way Agent

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Principal Right of Way AgentOpen Date: 07/22/25Close Date: 08/22/25Salary: $127,106.00 per yearJob Type: RegularLocation: Molasky Corporate Center, 100 City Parkway, Las VegasFor any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Thursday, August 21st, 2025, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

Hours of Work: 4/10s; M-Th, 7am-6pm.

INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

The ideal candidate would possess a high level of expertise and experience in understanding right of way acquisitions and property management processes including: reviewing and solving complex property title issues, reviewing appraisals, developing valuations, and presenting/negotiating acquisitions for a public agency; have experience working with Federal and State agencies; be able to accurately analyze information and use critical thinking skills to provide sound advice, solutions, and recommendations; would possess the ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects at a time, and be detail oriented; have strong organizational and time management skills, with a proactive and take-charge attitude; and have experience supervising and mentoring other right-of-way agents.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general direction, plans, directs, supervises, coordinates and participates in the work of a departmental right of way section engaged in the acquisition, management, sale or disposition of rights of way and property for water supply facilities; manages and participates in the more complex right of way acquisition projects and provides professional expertise in working with engineering design teams on difficult and sensitive acquisition issues; and performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Concepts, methods and techniques for appraising property and establishing market value; current market conditions and land sales; methods and techniques for property recordation and property record search; federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to land and easement acquisition by public agencies, including condemnation and eminent domain proceedings and vacation and relinquishment law; Bureau of Land Management title search and right of way and land acquisition procedures; principles and practices of property and contract law, including preparation of detailed legal descriptions of property; basic terminology, methods and practices of water facilities engineering design, land use planning, land surveying, mapping, construction processes and relocation; principles and practices of sound business communications, effective good faith negotiations and effective supervision; District/SNWA human resources policies and labor contract provisions.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, integrate and supervise professional and technical right of way staff and contract personnel and consultants to meet section goals and acquisition project requirements; establish and maintain project plans and schedules and coordinate work with design engineers, construction personnel, developers and representatives of other governmental agencies and utilities to ensure project requirements and schedules are achieved; analyze technical data and legal requirements, evaluate alternatives and make sound, timely recommendations within established guidelines; understand, interpret, explain and apply federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to right of way responsibilities; review property appraisals for soundness and appropriate application of complex valuation considerations; read and interpret maps, engineering drawings and sketches; research and establish property ownership; prepare clear, concise, comprehensive and legally sound documents and reports; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines; communicate effectively orally and in writing; use a computer to perform technical research and to access Geographic Information Systems, Assessor’s Office interfaces and other business applications; conduct complex and sensitive negotiations effectively and persuasively on behalf of the District/SNWA to meet tight acquisition deadlines; use tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned property owners; establish and maintain effective working relationships with District/SNWA managers, staff and consultants, independent appraisal and title search firms, other governmental real estate personnel, utility representatives, property owners and others encountered in the course of work.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, engineering or a related field, and eight years of progressively responsible real estate and/or right of way acquisition experience (preferably in a public agency setting); or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid Nevada driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the District/SNWA’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Professional designation as a SR/WA - Senior Member, issued by the International Right of Way Association, is desired but not required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to stand, walk and sit; drive a vehicle; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to operate, finger, handle or feel office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees may be required to walk over rough terrain and climb and balance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data and legal documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people, information and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with District/SNWA managers, staff, engineers, attorneys, appraisers, title officers, consultants, representatives of other governmental agencies and utilities, property owners, the public and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied, upset and abusive.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. Periodic duties expose employees to outside weather conditions where the employee must walk over rough and uneven terrain.