Job Title: Manager II (Various)

Working Title: Right-of-Way and Utility Manager (Limited Term)

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Right-of-Way (ROW) and Utility Manager is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects related to acquiring, managing, and maintaining rights-of-way and utility easements for various Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) infrastructure projects. This includes securing the necessary land rights, coordinating utility relocation, and ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. The manager acts as a primary liaison between Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) and its member agencies and property owners, legal counsel, and other stakeholders. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the senior level of the Manager (various) series. At this level, incumbents typically independently represent the organization; serve as a subject matter expert who possesses highly specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience; are responsible for a specialty program area that has a major impact on the organization

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

• Manage the acquisition of easements and rights-of-way for the SCORE Program.
• Manage property research, including title searches and land appraisals, to determine ownership and limitations.
• Negotiate with property owners to acquire property rights, easements, and leases, including resolving potential disputes and utilizing eminent domain procedures when necessary.
• Coordinate and support the Member Agency during condemnation proceedings.   
• Coordinate the planning and execution of utility relocations with public and private utility owners to accommodate construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes pertaining to right-of-way and utility activities.
• Review and approve engineering plans, and specifications related to right-of-way projects and utility installations or relocations.
• Manage budgets, allocate resources, and oversee project schedules for right-of-way and utility-related activities.
• Prepare and present reports, agreements, legal documents, presentations and other forms related to land acquisitions and utility easements.
• Supervise and oversee consultants involved in right-of-way activities.
• Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, including contractors, designers, government agencies, and the public, regarding right-of-way and utility matters.
• Maintain accurate records related to property acquisitions, easements, and utility infrastructure.
• Assist in managing various aspects of the disposition of land rights.

Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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Skilled In:

Ability to:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Working Conditions

Position requires work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, Railroad Track and Right-of-Way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as heavy trucks, construction, etc.)

Southern California Regional Rail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.