ROW Program Specialist (Relocation) - Production
Apply NowCompany: State of Louisiana
Location: La Place, LA 70068
Description:
Salary : $4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 23/13023/ROWPS/03.27.25-EH
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 23
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
Section 23 - Real Estate
23/13023/ROWPS/03.27.25-EH
About This Position:
Assists in the direction and management of the statewide Property Management and Disposal Program and is responsible for overseeing the disposal of excess right of way, disposal of property owned by DOTD other than right of way, handling of land leases, mineral leases and Special Use Permits, along with the transfer of existing right of way between other public entities. Lead worker over a team of Right of Way Agents 1-4. Statewide travel may be 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.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
"The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (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. Additionally, DOTD serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities."
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana RehabilitationServices is available here
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Lana Nelson
Administrative Assistant
DOTD/Real Estate
1201 Capitol Access Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 242-4530
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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; OR
Possession of a current Louisiana Certified General Appraiser license plus one year of experience as a licensed General Appraiser.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
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.
NOTE:
Louisiana Certified General Appraiser licenses are issued by the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.reab.state.la.us
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To prepare highly complex appraisals for properties affected by transportation projects, as well as to serve as a reviewer of reports completed by other appraisers.
OR
To provide programmatic oversight as the sole specialist of a statewide right of way program.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from a Right of Way Supervisor or Right of Way Manager. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide functional supervision over lower-level Right of Way personnel and/or consultant personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Primarily located at the Department of Transportation and Development. Other locations may be approved by SCS.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Right of Way Agent 4 by the presence of statewide responsibility for a Right of Way Program.
Differs from Right of Way Appraiser 4 by the presence of responsibility for appraisals of Special Purpose properties and the review of staff appraisal reports.
Differs from Right of Way Supervisor by the absence of supervisory responsibility.
Examples of Work
80% Property Management and Disposal Activities:
Provides supervision and operational management of all Property Management and Disposal activities. Assists in the direction and management of the statewide Property Management and Disposal Program, under the direction of the Right of Way Manager over Support Services. Lead worker over a team of Right of Way Agents.
1-4. Provides expert assistance and guidance to all persons (Right of Way staff, attorneys, the public, local public agency officials) within and outside the Department concerning the eligibility of certain properties for disposal. Identifies uneconomic property remainders and other potential surplus properties for processing.
Receives, processes and/or assigns statewide inquires made via phone, e-mail, or correspondences from the public, District Administrators, local governing authority of public entities (City, Parish, Police Jury, etc.) or State Agencies in regard to the disposal of property by DOTO. Reviews, researches, analyzes and complies data; reviews and prepares exhibits to aid in the processing of requests made by the public which may include the governor, legislators, individuals, public bodies, or state agencies or as directed by the district to dispose of excess/residual properties no longer needed by the department in accordance with policies set forth by the state and federal Government. Reviews or prepares Acts of Sales, Abandonments, Transfer and Acceptance, Agreements, and other legal documents to provide for the sale, transfer of excess or residual property no longer needed by the Department. Processes payment for recordation of legal documents in the official parish records to complete transfer of title between the department and another person or entity.
Reviews, verifies and tracks, disposal of excess properties on monthly basis, to ensure accurate Legislative Audit reports. Oversees and ensures accurate and timely computer entry of project and parcel status information during the disposal process. Provides expert assistance and guidance to all persons (Right of Way staff, attorneys, the public, local public agency officials) within and outside the Department concerning Property Management and Disposal policies and procedures. Researches DOTD property rights, DOTD right of way information, and other historical correspondence related to the matter of Department-Owned properties. Communicates with Right of Way Administrator, Right of Way Supervisors, Right of Way Managers, Office of the Secretary, DOTD Engineers, Legal Section and other DOTD personnel, and the Federal Highway Administration regarding requests for verification of DOTD property ownership information. Develops, maintains and administers quality controls for all public requests for right of way information. Acts as lead point-of-contact with Legal Section for all Public Records Requests for Right of Way information; researches and/or assigns requests; maintains accurate logs of public records request assignments and year-end summaries of request data. Updates Property Management section of the Department's Right of Way Manual. Maintains Property Management and Disposal records on DOTO electronic systems including PMM. Oversees Public Bid processes for excess properties sold at Public Bid. Maintains statewide monthly notification list of interested bidders. Ensures the DOTO Property Management and Disposal Program complies with all Federal, State, Local and Department of Transportation and Development (DOTO) laws and regulations. Statewide travel may be required. While in office capacity, DOTD
employees must comply with Louisiana Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTO policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
15% Training and Mentoring Activities: Mentors and trains persons in Right of Way Agent 1, 2, 3 & 4 positions.
5% Other Duties and Activities: The incumbent may perform additional duties as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Right-of-Way Section and may be required to perform other duties as necessary including but not limited to emergency/disaster support.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** 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):
01
Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?
02
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
03
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
04
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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)?
08
If you answered yes, please give examples. If you answered no, enter N/A.
09
Do you possess a valid Louisiana Certified General Appraiser License?
10
If you answered 'yes' to the previous questions, please enter your license number and the original issue date below. If you answered 'no,' please enter N/A.
Required Question
Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 23/13023/ROWPS/03.27.25-EH
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 23
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
Section 23 - Real Estate
23/13023/ROWPS/03.27.25-EH
About This Position:
Assists in the direction and management of the statewide Property Management and Disposal Program and is responsible for overseeing the disposal of excess right of way, disposal of property owned by DOTD other than right of way, handling of land leases, mineral leases and Special Use Permits, along with the transfer of existing right of way between other public entities. Lead worker over a team of Right of Way Agents 1-4. Statewide travel may be 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.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
"The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (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. Additionally, DOTD serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities."
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana RehabilitationServices is available here
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Lana Nelson
Administrative Assistant
DOTD/Real Estate
1201 Capitol Access Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 242-4530
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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; OR
Possession of a current Louisiana Certified General Appraiser license plus one year of experience as a licensed General Appraiser.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
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.
NOTE:
Louisiana Certified General Appraiser licenses are issued by the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.reab.state.la.us
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To prepare highly complex appraisals for properties affected by transportation projects, as well as to serve as a reviewer of reports completed by other appraisers.
OR
To provide programmatic oversight as the sole specialist of a statewide right of way program.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from a Right of Way Supervisor or Right of Way Manager. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide functional supervision over lower-level Right of Way personnel and/or consultant personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Primarily located at the Department of Transportation and Development. Other locations may be approved by SCS.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Right of Way Agent 4 by the presence of statewide responsibility for a Right of Way Program.
Differs from Right of Way Appraiser 4 by the presence of responsibility for appraisals of Special Purpose properties and the review of staff appraisal reports.
Differs from Right of Way Supervisor by the absence of supervisory responsibility.
Examples of Work
80% Property Management and Disposal Activities:
Provides supervision and operational management of all Property Management and Disposal activities. Assists in the direction and management of the statewide Property Management and Disposal Program, under the direction of the Right of Way Manager over Support Services. Lead worker over a team of Right of Way Agents.
1-4. Provides expert assistance and guidance to all persons (Right of Way staff, attorneys, the public, local public agency officials) within and outside the Department concerning the eligibility of certain properties for disposal. Identifies uneconomic property remainders and other potential surplus properties for processing.
Receives, processes and/or assigns statewide inquires made via phone, e-mail, or correspondences from the public, District Administrators, local governing authority of public entities (City, Parish, Police Jury, etc.) or State Agencies in regard to the disposal of property by DOTO. Reviews, researches, analyzes and complies data; reviews and prepares exhibits to aid in the processing of requests made by the public which may include the governor, legislators, individuals, public bodies, or state agencies or as directed by the district to dispose of excess/residual properties no longer needed by the department in accordance with policies set forth by the state and federal Government. Reviews or prepares Acts of Sales, Abandonments, Transfer and Acceptance, Agreements, and other legal documents to provide for the sale, transfer of excess or residual property no longer needed by the Department. Processes payment for recordation of legal documents in the official parish records to complete transfer of title between the department and another person or entity.
Reviews, verifies and tracks, disposal of excess properties on monthly basis, to ensure accurate Legislative Audit reports. Oversees and ensures accurate and timely computer entry of project and parcel status information during the disposal process. Provides expert assistance and guidance to all persons (Right of Way staff, attorneys, the public, local public agency officials) within and outside the Department concerning Property Management and Disposal policies and procedures. Researches DOTD property rights, DOTD right of way information, and other historical correspondence related to the matter of Department-Owned properties. Communicates with Right of Way Administrator, Right of Way Supervisors, Right of Way Managers, Office of the Secretary, DOTD Engineers, Legal Section and other DOTD personnel, and the Federal Highway Administration regarding requests for verification of DOTD property ownership information. Develops, maintains and administers quality controls for all public requests for right of way information. Acts as lead point-of-contact with Legal Section for all Public Records Requests for Right of Way information; researches and/or assigns requests; maintains accurate logs of public records request assignments and year-end summaries of request data. Updates Property Management section of the Department's Right of Way Manual. Maintains Property Management and Disposal records on DOTO electronic systems including PMM. Oversees Public Bid processes for excess properties sold at Public Bid. Maintains statewide monthly notification list of interested bidders. Ensures the DOTO Property Management and Disposal Program complies with all Federal, State, Local and Department of Transportation and Development (DOTO) laws and regulations. Statewide travel may be required. While in office capacity, DOTD
employees must comply with Louisiana Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTO policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
15% Training and Mentoring Activities: Mentors and trains persons in Right of Way Agent 1, 2, 3 & 4 positions.
5% Other Duties and Activities: The incumbent may perform additional duties as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Right-of-Way Section and may be required to perform other duties as necessary including but not limited to emergency/disaster support.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), 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 "NA".
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.
09
Do you possess a valid Louisiana Certified General Appraiser License?
- Yes
- No
10
If you answered 'yes' to the previous questions, please enter your license number and the original issue date below. If you answered 'no,' please enter N/A.
Required Question