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

Full Job Description

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 applicant's 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 Hawaii's 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.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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.

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.

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 Appraiser's License is available with the State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs via:
Professional & Vocational Licensing Division | Real Estate Appraiser Program (hawaii.gov)

License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid driver's 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.

Additional Information

The State of Hawai'i 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

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