Right of Way Manager (Program Manager III) - Grand Junction, CO

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　　Right of Way Manager (Program Manager III) - Grand Junction, CO

　　Salary

　　$100,620.00 - $130,800.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Grand Junction, CO

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　HAA 50003535-01/24

　　Department

　　Department of Transportation

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/2/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

　　FLSA

　　Determined by Position

　　Primary Physical Work Address

　　222 S. 6th St. Grand Junction CO 81501

　　FLSA Status

　　Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Department Information

　　This position is open to Colorado residents and non-residents applicants.

　　About CDOT

　　Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you’ll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/overview.html) to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) package!

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　　CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

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　　The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.

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　　Description of Job

　　This position manages the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT) Region 3 Right-of-Way Unit including the specialty sections of Acquisition/Relocation, Appraisal and Survey from the Regional Office located in Grand Junction, Colorado.

　　The Right-of-Way (ROW) Manager determines tactical plans to achieve the objectives established by CDOT Head Quarter's and Region Management. The position is responsible for developing staffing patterns, allocating staff and establishing right of way schedules and budgets for Region 3 projects requiring ROW involvement and managing schedules, budgets, quality assurance and quality control on right of way services provided. The Right of Way Manager serves as region resource for the resolution of complex real estate issues and ROW processes and procedures all in compliance with CDOT's policies and procedures, CDOT's ROW Manual, Colorado state statutes, the Code of Federal Regulations, and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policy Act of 1970, as amended.

　　The position provides direction, oversight and guidance to local public agencies and consultants in all aspects of the real estate acquisition processes and procedures in compliance with CDOT and FHWA requirements which includes responsibility for right of way clearances for all projects in the Region, approving Fair Market Value (FMV) and approval of Administrative Settlements up to $150,000 over Fair Market Value within established guidelines.

　　The Right of Way Manager supervises multiple units of professional level employees by establishing work standards, assigning tasks/projects, developing work plans, preparing and signing employee performance plans and ratings, signing employee payrolls and leave requests, transfers, corrective/disciplinary actions, and terminations.

　　Major duties and responsibilities:

　　Manages CDOT Region 3 Right-of-Way Unit which includes the Surveying, Acquisition and Appraisal units. Activities include plans preparation, relocation, condemnation, property management, local agency oversight and consultant management.

　　Determines annual business plans that integrate the CDOT's missions and goals.

　　Establishes Right of Way Unit budgets.

　　Reviews CDOT Chief Engineer's Right of Way cost estimate in order to determine and recommend budgets for each project.

　　Determines and tracks the Right of Way phase budget for each project.

　　Collaborates with other units within CDOT to develop and/or recommend changes to Region 3's Right-of-Way program policies and procedures.

　　Develops and implements guidelines, processes and/or procedures to implement policies in Region 3.

　　Provides policy and procedure guidance to the Region as needed to facilitate project delivery.

　　Determines and implements policies, guidelines and programs as new laws become effective.

　　Supervises and manages 16 fulltime employees including planning and prioritizing work assignments, unit work plans and individual performance objectives; providing performance evaluations; recommending corrective and/or disciplinary actions; interviewing, selecting and training new employees; certifying time sheets; approving leave; approving expense requests and recommending personnel actions.

　　Develops schedules for obtaining right of way clearances, property management activities, Forest Service/BLM Special Use Permits and Highway Easement Deeds, and directs subordinates in accomplishing the associated tasks.

　　Reviews subordinates' work output for compliance with CDOT policies, procedures, Federal and State Laws.

　　Determines the acquisition/relocation or property management methods, techniques, and guidelines to be used by staff in completing assigned projects.

　　Serves as the Regional Right-of-Way Acquisition and Property Management authority; resolves unique and complex right of way issues arising in regional and local governmental entity projects.

　　Approves right-of-way settlements and recommends settlements to CDOT's Project Development Branch Office when settlement authority is exceeded.

　　Signs Memorandums of Agreement when settlements are reached.

　　Testifies in court in condemnation proceedings when settlement cannot be reached.

　　Works with Attorney General's office to provide information, advice and settlement authority relative to eminent domain actions and potential resolution of lawsuits.

　　Provides explanations and answers for legal acquisition discovery.

　　Recommends excess and future right of way for disposal or leasing.

　　Presents right of way plans and procedures for transportation projects at public hearings and meetings.

　　Defends, argues and justifies right of way plans to the public and other agencies.

　　Serves as the Region's leading right of way authority and representative to local entities, consultants and the public.

　　Attends project meetings and public hearings, conducts media interviews, meets with individuals and provides written correspondence.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Work Environment:

　　Daytime hours Monday-Friday

　　Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office

　　5% travel required during work hours throughout the Region

　　Quarterly overnight travel throughout Colorado

　　Required to operate CDOT vehicles

　　Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Four (4) years of professional work experience closely related to the Major Job Duties.

　　AND six years (6) of professional level experience in real estate abstracting, Right of Way plan development, property management for a public entity, property appraisal, ROW negotiation, land negotiation, relocation services, acquiring property rights from federal agencies or land surveying.

　　Experience must have included a least ONE year as a supervisor.(see definition below)

　　A strong understanding of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 is critical for success in this position.

　　OR

　　Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. (a transcript showing all coursework and degree conferral must be included with your application to verify this requirement, unless substituting experience for education.)

　　AND six years of professional level experience in real estate abstracting, Right of Way plan development, property management for a public entity, property appraisal, ROW negotiation, land negotiation, relocation services, acquiring property rights from federal agencies or land surveying.

　　Experience must have included a least ONE year as a supervisor.(see definition below)

　　A strong understanding of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 is critical for success in this position.

　　OR

　　Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree. (a transcript showing all coursework and degree conferral must be included with your application to verify this requirement, unless substituting experience for education.)

　　AND four years of professional level experience in real estate abstracting, Right of Way plan development, property management for a public entity, property appraisal, ROW negotiation, land negotiation, relocation services, acquiring property rights from federal agencies or land surveying.

　　Experience must have included a least ONE year as a supervisor.(see definition below)

　　A strong understanding of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 is critical for success in this position.

　　Supervisory experience is defined as: influence over pay, status, and tenure and responsibility for evaluating performance for 3 or more full time employees. Please document on your application how many and what type (i.e. professional, technical, administrative, etc.) of employees you supervised.

　　Additional education beyond a Master's Degree will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

　　NOTE: A legible copy of your unofficial college transcript(s) or credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Transcripts must show your name, the name of the school, all coursework and degree(s) conferred.

　　Conditions of Employment

　　Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

　　A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　The Exceptional Applicant will be an experienced right of way professional with proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

　　Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;

　　Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;

　　Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;

　　Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the real estate acquisition processes and procedures under Colorado eminent domain laws;

　　Comprehensive knowledge of land surveying, right of way, real estate appraisal, and property management;

　　Comprehensive knowledge and experience performing relocation services according to applicable state and federal regulations;

　　Experience reading and interpreting transportation design drawings and right-of-way plans;

　　Credibility on technical matters with staff, peers, staff of other organization units, internal and external customers, and local stakeholder groups;

　　Experience managing budget to ensure cost effectiveness of projects or programs;

　　Experience as a second level supervisor;

　　Extensive working knowledge of the Uniform Relocation and Acquisition Policies Act of 1970;

　　Experience understanding, interpreting and following CDOT and FHWA requirements, regulations, and policies related to the ROW program;

　　Leadership and vision across multidisciplinary groups;

　　Consistent recognition for an exceptional level of performance;

　　Coaching, mentoring, engaging, and supervising professional and support staff in order to accomplish organizational goals;

　　Effectively implementing human resource management including recruitment, selection, training, performance appraisal, recognition and corrective/disciplinary actions and ensuring employees are treated fairly;

　　Consultant/contract management experience;

　　Adapting leadership styles to various situations; modeling high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for individuals by applying these values daily;

　　Experience managing multiple, simultaneous projects including staffing and resources;

　　Excellent time and project management skills, including organizational skills, prioritizations skills.

　　Proven ability to deal with difficult customers and situations;

　　Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;

　　Identifying and analyzing critical, complex, or sensitive problems; developing new insights into situations and applying innovative solutions to make organizational improvements;

　　Facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;

　　Ability to partner with professionals, consultants and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;

　　Negotiating to find mutually acceptable solutions; bringing opposing groups or individuals together in order to reconcile differences and accomplish the organizations' goals;

　　Ability to work in politically sensitive situations;

　　Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;

　　Effective interpersonal skills and relationship building skills;

　　Passion for safety;

　　Working effectively in both independent and team situations;

　　Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Gmail, SAP, ProjectWise, Adobe and the ability to quickly learn other software.

　　Supplemental Information

　　Applicant Checklist: Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

　　Complete Applications must include the following documents:

　　1) A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the link in this announcement)

　　2) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (must submit online as part of your application)

　　3) Unless applying under Substitutions, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing all coursework, degree(s) conferred, your name, the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please attach to your online application or you may fax or email it to the contact listed below. Due by application deadline

　　4) A chronological resume. Please attach to your online application.

　　5) A Cover Letter: The education, experience, abilities, and accomplishments listed in this announcement have been identified as critical to successful performance in this position. Your cover letter should address your interest in and qualifications for this job with CDOT. Please be specific and detailed in describing experience, abilities, and accomplishments as they relate to this position's requirements and major duties as described in the announcement. Please attach to your online application

　　Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

　　Notifications:

　　All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email . Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " [email protected] " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email . Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

　　The Hiring Process:

　　All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

　　Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

　　Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

　　Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

　　A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

　　Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

　　If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.

　　Employment Screening

　　If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic”.

　　Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com . Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439, and can be reached at 877.360.4636 or 888.222.0667.

　　The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes: social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks . CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

　　Appeal Rights

　　If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( [email protected] ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

　　Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

　　The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

　　Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.

　　ADAAA Accommodations

　　CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Lynn Livingston at [email protected] or call 303-757-911 r .

　　Former State Employees

　　Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

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