ASSISTANT RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

Recruitment #26-2510-01 Date Opened 8/7/2026 12:00:00 AM Filing Deadline 8/21/2026 5:00:00 PM Salary $37.93 - $45.57/hour; $78,894.40 - $94,785.60/year Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Employment HR Analyst Erika Beams Department Public Works Agency Work Location Hayward Positions May Include Flexible and/or Hybrid Remote Options Type of Recruitment New, open, assembled

INTRODUCTION THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.

The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire:

A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY

The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood control planning and design, storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections. The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency's operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system. For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org/pwa.

THE POSITION

Under direct supervision and guidance, perform entry-level tasks involving the appraisal and acquisition of real property and property rights for public purposes, and property management of publicly owned properties. In addition, perform related duties as needed within the scope of the role. The classification of Assistant Right of Way Agent is located in the Public Works Agency's Right of Way section and reports to the Chief Right of Way Agent. This is the entry-level classification in the right of way series. The employees receive training in specialized appraisal and negotiation work for the acquisition of real property for County use and do other work connected with the licensing, sale, vacation, and disposal of real property and property rights. The Assistant Right of Way Agent receives training from the Associate Right of Way Agent and/or Chief Right of Way Agent and will assume increased duties and responsibilities as they are trained. Assistant Right of Way Agent is distinguished from the next higher-level classification of Associate Right of Way Agent in that the latter has a full range of complex, responsible duties and works with a greater degree of independence, with lead responsibilities, providing technical assistance and guidance to the Assistant Right of Way Agents. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: 

ASSISTANT RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

TO

QUALIFY FOR THE COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENT PROCESS, YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW.

Education:

 Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in economics, business administration, engineering, or a related field.

Special Requirement:

 Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

NOTE:

The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

Principles of land economics. Principles and practices of real property transaction work. Current social, political, economic, and scientific developments and trends. Ability to: Understand and apply the laws relating to the acquisition of property. Learn techniques of real property negotiation and appraisal work. Acquire proficiency in comprehending and interpreting maps and engineering blueprints. Assemble, analyze, and interpret complex datasets using a variety of analytical tools to extract meaningful insights and form logical conclusions based on thorough analysis. Maintain accurate and comprehensive records, synthesizing information from various sources to produce concise, detailed reports. Successfully establish and maintain professional relationships with a diverse range of people with varying personality traits. Engage in effective verbal and written communication by succinctly, clearly, and efficiently articulating ideas.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS

A review of applicants' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified that will be weighted as qualifying only (pass/fail). Candidates who pass the best qualified exam component will move on to the final step in the examination process. An oral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral examination may be administered virtually and may contain situational exercises.