RIGHT OF WAY AGENT IV - HIGHWAYS (ISLAND OF OAHU)

State of Hawaii

Honolulu, HI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$5,369–$7,644
SKILLS
Collective Bargaining, College Level Faculty, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Financial Analysis, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Human Resources, Leasing, Negotiation Skills, Operational Improvement, Payroll Tax, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Property Rentals, Property Rights, Real Estate Appraisals, Reimbursement, Rental Rates, Retirement Plan, Safety/Work Safety, Student Loans, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Honolulu, HI
POSTED
30+ days ago

RIGHT OF WAY AGENT IV - HIGHWAYS (ISLAND OF OAHU)

  • Salary: $5,369.00 - $7,644.00 Monthly
  • Location: Island of Oahu
  • Job Type: Various
  • Job Number: DOT-HWY-2026-04
  • Department: Transportation - Highways
  • Opening Date: 03/21/2026
  • Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Benefits

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Recruitment Information

  • Recruitment Number: DOT-HWY-2026-04
  • This recruitment will be used to establish a list for current and future vacancies located at the Highways Right of Way Branch, Department of Transportation (Kapolei, Oahu).
  • Salary: $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR-22, Step C to I).
  • Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicants qualifications, and other relevant factors.
  • This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaiis Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.
  • If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT-Highways Personnel Office by email at DOT.HWY-SP_esign@hawaii.gov before the closing of the DOT-HWY-2026-04 recruitment. Your subject line should include DOT-HWY-2026-04 RIGHT OF WAY AGENT IV (KAPOLEI, OAHU).
  • The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.

Duties Summary

Performs appraisal negotiation or property management assignments which regularly encompass complex problems; may supervise a small group of lower level Right-of-Way Agents; and performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

  1. Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
  2. Basic Education: Applicants must have graduated from a regionally accredited college or university with a bachelors degree. (In order to receive credit for an international earned college or university degree, you must attach and submit at the time of application, a copy of a completed Foreign Evaluation Credential Report that states the degree is equivalent to a US regionally accredited college or university.)
  3. Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of experience in one or a combination of the following:

    • A. Appraisal of real property: Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge and application of the principles, theories, methods and techniques of real property appraising and must also have demonstrated ability to deal satisfactorily with associates and the public.
    • B. Acquisition of real property and rights-of-way: Such experience must have involved the determination of the true market value of the property, utilization of appraisal methods and the negotiation for the acquisition of the property.
    • C. Property management: The experience must have involved such activities as determining best use and fair rental rate or lease for the property, preparing the rental agreement, and ensuring that the terms and conditions of the agreement are fulfilled and disposing of property.
    • Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
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    • Professional License Requirement: Applicants must possess certification as a Certified Residential Appraiser (CRA) or Certified General Appraiser (CGA) recognized by the State of Hawaii, at the time of application. (Please attach a valid, legible copy of your CRA or CGA to your application). If you do not attach a copy of your certification, you will be deemed ineligible.

      • NOTE: Information about obtaining a State of Hawaii Appraisers License is available with the State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs via: Professional & Vocational Licensing Division | Real Estate Appraiser Program (hawaii.gov)
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      • License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid drivers license in the State of Hawaii, at time of appointment.
      • The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety, please CLICK HERE.

        Other Information

        The State of Hawaii complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call the DOT Personnel Office at (808) 587-2145 for assistance.

        ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

        The Department of Transportation will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

        TESTING INFORMATION

        The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

        In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

        Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

        PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

        The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

        CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the DOT Personnel Offices Levels of Review.

        YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII

        The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.

        Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.

        With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.

        • Paid Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
        • Paid Vacation: You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.
        • Paid Sick Leave: You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.
        • Other Leaves: Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
        • Health Insurance: The State pays a part of the premiums for each employees enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.
        • Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
        • Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
        • Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
        • Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
        • Transportation Benefits: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
        • Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.
        • Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
        • Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employees social security account.

        Promotions & Transfers For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.

        Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an employees work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.

        Travel Expenses The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.

        Incentive & Service Awards The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.

        Union & Collective Bargaining Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employees job is excluded from collective bargaining.

        The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.

        CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaiis Benefits At-A-Glance.

        The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Revised 01/13

        01 APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

        The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.

        A resume submitted in place of answering the Supplemental Questions will not be accepted. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

        To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, you must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. Any information you submit may be verified.

        Supporting documents must be electronically attached to your online application.

        I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above.

        02 APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Continued)

        Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified.

        Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.

        Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.

        Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.

        Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years.

        I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above.

        03 APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)

        The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements has been provided in the job announcement. Please review the requirements in their entirety.

        I acknowledge that I have accessed the link provided, and have read and understand the Minimum Qualification Requirements in their entirety.

        04 BASIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

        You must meet one of the requirements as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Select one answer.

        • I have graduated from a regionally accredited university or college with a bachelors degree.
        • Note: you must electronically attach a copy of your official transcript as verification.
        • (In order to receive credit for an international earned college or university degree, you must attach and submit at the time of application, a copy of a completed Foreign Evaluation Credential Report that states the degree is equivalent to a US regionally accredited college or university.)
        • I possess excess Specialized Experience, as described in the minimum qualification requirements, which may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
        • I possess excess work experience in administrative, professional or analytical work experience, as described in the minimum qualification requirements, which may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
        • I do not possess the basic education requirement.

        05 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

        How many years of specialized experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements do you possess?

        If you do not have the required Specialized Experience, indicate None or N/A below. If you have the required Specialized Experience, please indicate the amount of years you possess.

        06 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Continued)

        If you do not have the required Specialized Experience, indicate None or N/A below. If you have the required Specialized Experience, please identify EACH employer/position from the Work Experience section of your application where you obtained the specialized experience which demonstrated a thorough knowledge of highway safety programs, projects, activities and research. Treat each change in employer or position separately and provide the following information:

        • A. The name of your employer, and your official job title.
        • B. Describe your specific role, the steps you took and what happened as a result. Be sure to include examples which demonstrates the complexity and scope of the work you performed in the following areas:

          1. Appraisal of Real Property: How did you estimate property value? In your experience, what factors affect property value? What impact does economic trends and conditions have on property value?
          2. Research in valuation analysis: Involving development of classification and valuation standards and procedures for the appraisal of real property. How is a property classified? How are valuation standards determined? What valuation methods and procedures did you use?
          3. Teaching of appraisal practices: At the college or university level. Where did you teach your appraisal practices? How did you gain your teaching knowledge?
          4. Acquisition of real property and rights-of-way: Describe your experience in the determination of the true market value of the property. Describe appraisal methods and the negotiation you utilized for the acquisition of the property.
          5. Property management: Provide examples of your involvement in determining best use and fair rental rate or lease for the property. Preparing the rental agreement. Insuring the terms and conditions of the agreement are fulfilled. Disposing of property.
          6. Department/Entity Function: Did this employer have an internal property appraisal department or an outside entity to address its property needs? If so, explain the department or entitys function and how your position interfaced with them.
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            07 CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER (CRA) LICENSE REQUIREMENT

            Possession of a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii is required, at time of application.

            Do you possess a certification as a Certified Residential Appraiser (CRA) or Certified General Appraiser (CRG) recognized in the State of Hawaii?

            • Yes, I possess certification as a Certified Residential Appraiser License or Certified General Appraiser, recognized by the State of Hawaii and have included a valid, legible copy with my application.
            • No, I do not possess certification as a Certified Residential Appraiser License or Certified General Appraiser, recognized by the State of Hawaii.

            08 LICENSE REQUIREMENT

            Possession of a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii is required, at time of appointment.

            Do you possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii and/or will you be able to obtain the valid license at time of appointment?

            • Yes, I possess the required license and/or will be able to obtain the required license at time of appointment.
            • I do not possess the required license above, but will be able to obtain the valid license at time of appointment.
            • I do not possess the required license above and will not be able to obtain the valid license at time of appointment.

            09 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

            If you have additional information related to this recruitment which you would like considered, you may include the information below. If you do not have information to consider, indicate None or N/A below.

            Required Question

            • Employer: State of Hawaii
            • Address: DHRD - Employee Staffing Division, 235 S. Beretania Street, 11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813-2437
            • Phone: 808-587-1111 or 1-877-447-5990 (TTY)
            • Website:http://jobs.hawaii.gov/

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