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Right-of-Way Agent
City of Las Vegas
Public Works Department
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101
Salary
From $2,776.45
per week
Type
Full Time
More Other jobs →Closes
January 30, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves buying land rights and easements for city projects like roads and utilities, handling the paperwork and deals with property owners, and preparing maps and legal documents to make it all official.
It's a good fit for someone who is organized, good at negotiating with people, and comfortable researching property records and working with government rules.
You'll work under supervisors in the Public Works Department to support major construction timelines.
Key Requirements
- Experience negotiating with property owners, attorneys, and agencies for land acquisitions
- Knowledge of real estate laws, easements, and title research
- Ability to prepare legal documents, maps, and reports for right-of-way processes
- Skills in handling escrows, recording deeds, and obtaining permits from entities like the Bureau of Land Management
- Strong communication for resolving complaints and coordinating with engineers and city officials
- Proficiency in researching property records, assessor's maps, and title reports
Full Job Description
Career OpportunityThe 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.A day in the life of a Right-of-Way Agent
Supervision Received
Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff.
Type of Examination
A 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 Process
Final 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.
Requirements
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.
Marginal Functions:
- 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.
Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
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:
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.
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