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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES

ACQUISTION UNIT RIGHT OF WAY AGENT I / 2 FLEX - FULL TIME IN ANCHORAGE

Base Salary: Right-of-Way Agent 1: $25.88 Hourly (OT Eligible); Right-of-Way Agent 2: $29.73 Hourly (OT Eligible)

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We have an exciting opportunity in the Central Region Right-of-Way Section, Acquisitions’ Unit. We're looking for a Right-of-Way Agent 1/2 Flex (PCN 250715) to join our team. In this role, you will manage and inspect state-owned rights-of-way, ensuring compliance with permits and regulations. Responsibilities include:

• Determining of fair market value and negotiate with property owners and public officials to acquire real property and improvements.

• Relocate people and businesses to make way for construction of highways and airport projects.

• Solicit for and manage consultant contracts for ROW services.

• Facilitate land acquisition for public infrastructure projects and provide relocation assistance.

• Maintain records of property owner interactions and coordinate with internal teams to address right-of-way concerns.

This position plays a vital role in managing state-owned properties while ensuring compliance and supporting public infrastructure development. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments. 

This is a Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent 1/2 flex position, where both levels perform similar duties with differences in complexity and supervision. ROW Agent 1 receives on-the-job training and attends courses to learn section principles, working under close supervision on smaller assignments. Upon completing the Flex Training Plan, a ROW Agent 1 may advance to ROW Agent 2, taking on more complex tasks with greater independence.

BENEFITS

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts.  Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.

    • General Government

    • Labor, Trades and Crafts

    • Public Safety Employees Association

    • Masters, Mates & Pilots

• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for

  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)

  • Long-term and short-term disability

  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment

  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)

  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits

• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)

• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)

• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)

• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security

• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program

• Note:  The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options. See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

  Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served

• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

POSTED HERE: March 24, 2025 CLOSING : April 2, 2025, at 5pm