Sonoma Water Right of Way Agent II - Extra Help

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Join the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) as a Right of Way Agent II - Extra-Help!



Right of Way Agents at Sonoma Water are responsible for determining property ownership and valuing real property interests; acquiring property, easements, and rights of way needed for Water Agency projects and operations; and managing the use or disposition of Water Agency-owned real estate. This Extra-Help Right of Way Agent II will coordinate the administration and management of the Water Agency’s real estate assets and interests. Typical duties for this position include:

• Assisting in the management and disposition of Agency land assets
• Conducting real property site inspections to verify compliance with agreement terms, and to detect and address trespass and encroachment lines on Agency land
• Entering and maintaining records on all Agency land assets, including managing the land asset database
• Negotiating temporary license and temporary construction easement agreements (including extensions and renewals) of Agency land for use by nonprofit agencies, public agencies, and private entities
• Handling special projects and serving on special task forces and/or committees dedicated to addressing issues related to real estate and long-range planning and development
• Managing the work of consultants such as inspectors, appraisers, and title companies to support real estate operations and to obtain reports and other deliverables necessary for effective management and operation of Agency real property assets
• Assisting in the preparation of reports on real estate projects for presentation to management

As the ideal candidate, you will possess a solid understanding of real property management principles, including asset stewardship, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, risk management, stakeholder and relationship coordination, and maintaining accurate documentation and records. You will also possess many of the following:

• Experience as a Right of Way Agent for a public agency or entity
• Applicable work experience or training in real property management and/or permitting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of individuals and business interests
• The ability to reach mutually acceptable agreements by using communication, strategy, and problem-solving while maintaining positive working relationships
• Excellent computer software/application skills and experience, including MS Office products (Word, Excel), Multiple Listing Service, or equivalent real estate listing services
• IRWA training and/or certification, is desired but not required
• ESRI ArcGIS (Pro) training and/or certification, is desired but not required

About Sonoma Water

Sonoma Water is a special district formed by the California State Legislature in 1949 and is responsible for providing a safe and reliable water supply to its customers in Sonoma and Marin counties. Sonoma Water also maintains 75 miles of flood control channels and provides sanitation services. Employing approximately 250 employees, Sonoma Water consists of seven divisions including Engineering and Resource Planning, Environmental Resources, Community and Government Affairs, Water and Wastewater Operations, Maintenance, and Administrative Services. Sonoma Water supports the concept of environmental sustainability, focusing on renewable power sources, and strives to be a leader in its water conservation and fishery restoration programs.

Employees of Sonoma Water are employees of a special district and are not subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance of the County of Sonoma.

Extra-Help Employment

Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance coverage, accrual of vacation, participation in the County retirement program, or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Sonoma Water Right of Way Agent II temporary, extra-help position at Sonoma Water. This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list.

The formal title for this position is Right of Way Agent II.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education: Any combination of education and experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, course work in real property appraisal or engineering technology and one year of right of way experience comparable to Right of Way Agent I would provide such opportunity.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.

The position advertised on this announcement does require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of: real estate title work and sources to be checked to determine ownership and legal descriptions of property; the forms, terminology and procedures used in recording deeds and in obtaining dedications of land; laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the acquisition, disposal and leasing of public lands and the acquisition and termination of easements and access rights.

Working knowledge of: appraisal and engineering practices and terminology used in land survey and property acquisition work.

Knowledge of: employee training and coaching techniques.

Ability to: establish and maintain effective relationships with, and to secure the cooperation of the public; perform analytical work carefully and accurately; conduct effective negotiations; read and interpret maps, plans, blueprints and real property descriptions; coach/train employees if assigned such duties; speak and write effectively and to prepare clear and concise reports.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions are used to evaluate your qualifications. Please provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department. The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration.
Additional Information A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to candidates.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

How To Apply
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

County of Sonoma Benefits: General*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at Labor Agreements & Salary Resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to Human Resources or contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonomacounty.gov or (707) 565-2900.

*Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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