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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES

Right of Way Agent I / 2 Flex - Full Time in Anchorage

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We have an exciting opportunity in the Central Region Right-of-Way Section, Project Coordination Unit. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in Anchorage is seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent 1/2 Flex position within the Central Region Right-of-Way Section, Project Coordination Unit. As a Right of Way (ROW) Agent, you will coordinate with engineering teams that design public construction projects, negotiate property acquisitions, and otherwise resolve issues related to property. Primary responsibilities include:

• title and records research,

• the preparation of budget estimates for property acquisition,

• and the acquisition of property interests from other government agencies,

with a particular emphasis on research. Additionally, you may conduct field inspections, meet with property owners, or attend public meetings. Your role will be essential in maintaining project timelines and minimizing conflicts related to land acquisition.
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: April 9, 2025 CLOSING : 4.22.25 before 5PM