Class Code: 04108
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
RIGHT OF WAY AIDE 4
DEFINITION
Under
general direction, performs advanced technical work in right of way activities;
performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies
listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary
basis for position classification decisions.
Coordinates
and participates in the development of unusually complex right of way project
design plans and obtains compliance with right of way requirements.
Coordinates and
reviews consultant design plans and obtains compliance with right of way
requirements.
Assists in
coordinating the maintenance of departmental design and title search production
schedules.
Provides lead work in
the use of departmental condemnation procedures necessary to assure timely
service of notice and to maintain required condemnation schedules.
Coordinates hearing
procedures with the Office of the Attorney General and certifies acquisition of
the required right of way.
Oversees, coordinates
and participates in the use of departmental real estate closing systems
necessary to maintain closing schedules and to obtain the required land title.
Represents the
department at complex or unusual closings and certifies to and coordinates the
receipt of closing statements certifying disbursement of funds and acquisition
of required record title.
Oversees and
participates in the use of departmental cost accounting procedures and payment
support systems.
Audits departmental
payment support systems and reviews State audits of the department.
Assists in the
development and maintenance of records and record systems necessary to assure
the integrity of the departments cost accounting and payment support systems.
Coordinates and/or
participates in the use of federal aid reimbursement systems.
Reviews federal
project cost audits, recommends ultimate departmental disposition of State
claims for federal aid and provides documentation or recommends methods
necessary to support and record ultimate audit claim disposition.
Assists a supervisor
by performing, in accordance with set procedures, policies, and standards, such
duties as instructing employees about tasks, answering questions about procedures
and policies, distributing and balancing the workload and checking work; may
make occasional suggestions on appointments, promotions, and reassignments.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge
of the English language including punctuation, grammar, spelling, and sentence
structure.
Knowledge
of the documents, policies and procedures involved in the assigned phase of
right of way operations.
Knowledge of the
instruments and procedures of right of way conveyance.
Knowledge of the
operation of Computer Aided Drafting and Design equipment.
Ability to
comprehend/interpret property descriptions, road plans: cross- sections,
topographic maps, plans and profiles.
Ability to calculate
mathematical solutions utilizing addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, and percentages.
Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with others.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or
unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and
attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and
cooperate with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Graduation
from high school or the G.E.D. equivalent and the equivalent of five years of
full time right of way experience of which one year must have been at the level
of a Right of Way Aide 3;
OR
an equivalent combination of
education and experience substituting one year (thirty semester hours or its
equivalent) of post high school course work for each year of the required
experience to a maximum substitution of four years (no substitution allowed for
the Right of Way Aide 3 level work experience);
OR
successful completion of a two
year surveying technician course at an area college;
OR
employees with current
continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the
equivalent of two years of full-time experience assigned to a land survey crew
performing land corner surveys or coordinating public hearings related to the
acquisition of right of way shall be considered qualified.
Effective Date:
7/94 BW