Job Details
Right-of-Way Agent
2026-01-06 City of Las Vegas Las Vegas,NV
Description:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible right-of-way or real estate sales or appraisal experience.
Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in business, public administration or a field related to the essential functions.
May substitute combination of equivalent education and related experience. The city assesses 1.5 years of fulltime experience as equivalent to one year of education.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Principles of right-of-way acquisition.
Principles of land survey.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Techniques of report writing.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Principles and practices of engineering for design and construction of right-of-way and street improvements.
Principles and practices of real estate law, real estate tax law, real property appraisal techniques and real property transactions.
Principles and techniques of title search, real estate appraisal and claims settlement.
Skills in:
Reading, interpreting and understanding technical engineering drawings, maps, legal descriptions and other documents of public record.
Understanding real estate appraisal reports.
Searching property records and check property liens.
Gathering, organizing and analyzing property data.
Communicating tactfully with the public
Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Meeting critical deadlines.
Competencies:
Core Workforce Competencies
Professionalism - Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.
Effective Communication - Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.
Customer Focus - Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.
Adaptability - Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.
Problem Solving - Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.
Productive Partnerships - Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.
Technical and Safety Expertise - Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.
CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
LVCEA Compensation and Benefits - 2026
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Pay Increases
Uniform Allowance
Employee Assistance Program
ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS
NOTE: Benefits subject to change
Revised 12/10/2025
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in DISQUALIFICATION from the selection process.Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
02
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
03
Do you have a valid driver's license?
04
Please disclose the discipline of your degree. Type N/A if you do not have a degree.
05
How many years of increasingly responsible right-of-way experience do you have?
06
How many years of increasingly responsible real estate sales experience do you have?
07
How many years of increasingly responsible appraisal experience do you have?
08
SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINATION: Questions 10 through 15 below are the examination for this recruitment. Your responses to the following questions will be read and scored by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). While reviewing your responses, the SME will not have access to your application/resume. Although you may have some of this information on your application, you will need to answer the questions completely. In order to give the SME the best opportunity to evaluate your responses, please make sure you read the question carefully and fully answer all the questions asked. This is your only opportunity to provide detailed information. Failure to provide full and complete answers may affect the outcome of your score and placement on the eligibility list. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE YOUR RESUME.
09
When responding to the supplemental questions below, do not type "see resume." To receive credit for your responses during the examination process, you must provide complete answers based on your own experience. If you do not have experience in a particular area, please enter "N/A."
10
Describe your education and/or experience as it relates to the knowledge, skills, and essential functions of the Right of Way Agent position as defined by the job description.
11
Describe any experience you may have in researching patents, property ownerships, easements, leases, right-of-way vacations, BLM right-of-way grants and other land rights.Describe the resources you used in performing this research.
12
Describe any experience you may have working with public agencies and/or utility companies in resolving problems or disputes.
13
Describe any experience you may have in preparing and interpreting contracts, agreements, deeds, easements and other documents.
14
Describe any experience you may have with site plan reviews or other areas of development.
15
Describe any experience or knowledge you may have with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act).
Required Question
Salary: $34.71 Hourly
Location : City of Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25DEC79869-O
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 12/18/2025
Closing Date: 1/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: LVCEA
About the Position
Career Opportunity
The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Right-of-Way Agent. The position acquires real property for rights-of-way and easements for major city projects and for public use; handles escrow for the purchase, sale or lease of city-owned property; and prepares maps and legal documentation necessary to process right-of-way acquisitions.
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/ or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.
Supervision Received
Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff.
Type of ExaminationA civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from a recruitment or removal from a city position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list, and must be worked on individually by the applicant only. The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list.
Selection ProcessFinal candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions:
- Negotiates and interacts with property owners, attorneys, consultants, public agencies, utility companies, and engineers involving the acquisition and dedication of rights-of-way and easements; responds to inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Prepares agenda items and resolutions for acceptance of real property and easements by the City Council; participates in discussions about rights of way recommendations.
- Obtains and processes escrows, easements and related documents. Records grant deeds, easements and other legal documents with the County Recorder.
- Researches assessor's and district maps, land titles, government patent reservations and other records to provide right-of-way, city limits and other relevant information. Orders and reviews title reports and title insurance policies for real property being purchased.
- Acquires right-of-way grants and temporary use permits from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
- Coordinates with city engineers to resolve issues related to right-of-way.
- Prepares forms, maps and legal documentation necessary to process right-of-way acquisitions.
- Recommends initiation of condemnation when necessary to acquire real property; assists and provides information to city attorney's office in condemnation proceedings.
- Complete all aspects related to property acquisition to meet construction schedules for all projects assigned.
- Prepares a variety of written reports and correspondence; participates in meetings with engineers, consultants, other agencies, and property owners related to right-of-way projects and issues.
- Reviews planning items relating to zone changes, variances, use permits, vacations, annexations, tentative maps, final maps, parcel maps, plot plan reviews and other miscellaneous items to acquire right-of-way.
- Monitors the work of support staff involved on a contract basis.
- Maintains a variety of automated and manual logs, records and files; performs a variety of record keeping, filing, indexing and other general clerical work.
- Performs relocation assistance functions as outlined in the "Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act of 1970", as amended.
- Prepares value determinations for acquisitions in conformance with federal standards.
- Operates and secures assigned vehicle and other assigned equipment; determines whether vehicle is in good working order; maintains vehicle in clean and fueled condition.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible right-of-way or real estate sales or appraisal experience.
Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in business, public administration or a field related to the essential functions.
May substitute combination of equivalent education and related experience. The city assesses 1.5 years of fulltime experience as equivalent to one year of education.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Principles of right-of-way acquisition.
Principles of land survey.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Techniques of report writing.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Principles and practices of engineering for design and construction of right-of-way and street improvements.
Principles and practices of real estate law, real estate tax law, real property appraisal techniques and real property transactions.
Principles and techniques of title search, real estate appraisal and claims settlement.
Skills in:
Reading, interpreting and understanding technical engineering drawings, maps, legal descriptions and other documents of public record.
Understanding real estate appraisal reports.
Searching property records and check property liens.
Gathering, organizing and analyzing property data.
Communicating tactfully with the public
Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Meeting critical deadlines.
Competencies:
Core Workforce Competencies
Professionalism - Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.
Effective Communication - Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.
Customer Focus - Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.
Adaptability - Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.
Problem Solving - Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.
Productive Partnerships - Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.
Technical and Safety Expertise - Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.
CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
LVCEA Compensation and Benefits - 2026
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Pay Increases
- Negotiated as part of the collective bargaining process.
- Step (Merit) Increase - typically awarded on the anniversary date of hire, up to range maximum.
Uniform Allowance
- Available for some classifications.
- Available for some classifications.
- Benefit eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after)for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the city's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.
- The city offers a 457(b) Plan which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.
- Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental, and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.
- City provides $20,000 insurance at no cost.
- Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.
- City provides a long term disability policy:
- LTD: Employees who normally work at least 30 hours/week are eligible. Benefits may begin after 90 days of an approved disability leave. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.
Employee Assistance Program
ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS
- Employees covered by a City health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at ARC Health and Wellness..
- Year 1-2: 80 hours
- Years 3-7: 120 hours
- Years 8-10: 128 hours
- Years 11-15: 180 hours
- Year 16 and over: 200 hours
- Maximum accrual: 250 hours, if hired after 12/3/2014
- Sell-back: Up to 60 hours each year; must leave a balance of 40 hours in leave bank.
- City provides 12 paid holidays plus a birthday holiday.
- Sick Leave:104 hours per year
- Maximum Accrual: 420 hours, if hired after 12/03/2014
- Sick Leave Bonus:Negotiated sick leave bonus
- Payout at Separation: See contract
- Available for purchase - retiree pays full cost of premiums.
NOTE: Benefits subject to change
Revised 12/10/2025
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in DISQUALIFICATION from the selection process.Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- I agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that my responses can be verified from information included within the application.
02
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
- None
03
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
04
Please disclose the discipline of your degree. Type N/A if you do not have a degree.
05
How many years of increasingly responsible right-of-way experience do you have?
- No Experience
- 1 Year
- 2 Years
- 3 Years
- 4 Years
- 5 Years
- 6 Years
- 7 Years
- 8 Years
- 9 Years
- 10+ Years
06
How many years of increasingly responsible real estate sales experience do you have?
- No Experience
- 1 Year
- 2 Years
- 3 Years
- 4 Years
- 5 Years
- 6 Years
- 7 Years
- 8 Years
- 9 Years
- 10+ Years
07
How many years of increasingly responsible appraisal experience do you have?
- No Experience
- 1 Year
- 2 Years
- 3 Years
- 4 Years
- 5 Years
- 6 Years
- 7 Years
- 8 Years
- 9 Years
- 10+ Years
08
SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINATION: Questions 10 through 15 below are the examination for this recruitment. Your responses to the following questions will be read and scored by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). While reviewing your responses, the SME will not have access to your application/resume. Although you may have some of this information on your application, you will need to answer the questions completely. In order to give the SME the best opportunity to evaluate your responses, please make sure you read the question carefully and fully answer all the questions asked. This is your only opportunity to provide detailed information. Failure to provide full and complete answers may affect the outcome of your score and placement on the eligibility list. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE YOUR RESUME.
- I have read, understand and will comply with the above information.
09
When responding to the supplemental questions below, do not type "see resume." To receive credit for your responses during the examination process, you must provide complete answers based on your own experience. If you do not have experience in a particular area, please enter "N/A."
- I have read, understand and will comply with the above information
10
Describe your education and/or experience as it relates to the knowledge, skills, and essential functions of the Right of Way Agent position as defined by the job description.
11
Describe any experience you may have in researching patents, property ownerships, easements, leases, right-of-way vacations, BLM right-of-way grants and other land rights.Describe the resources you used in performing this research.
12
Describe any experience you may have working with public agencies and/or utility companies in resolving problems or disputes.
13
Describe any experience you may have in preparing and interpreting contracts, agreements, deeds, easements and other documents.
14
Describe any experience you may have with site plan reviews or other areas of development.
15
Describe any experience or knowledge you may have with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act).
Required Question