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Right-of-Way and Utility Manager (Limited Term) Print ( Apply ufeff Right-of-Way and Utility Manager (Limited Term) Salary $102,793.00 - $159,329.00 Annually Location California 91767, CA Job Type At Will Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 23-2400213 Department Program Management Opening Date 03/26/2026 Closing Date 4/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions SUMMARY 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 + Receives oversight from departmental management + First-line supervisor responsibility ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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. + The responsibilities outlined above are representative of the role but not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed, and reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Education and Experience + A Bacheloru2019s Degree in real estate, civil engineering, land management, public administration, or a related field. + A minimum of six (6) yearsu2019 experience in right-of-way acquisition and management, including supervisory experience. + A combination of training, education, and or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of required experience. + Valid Class C Driveru2019s license with a satisfactory driving record of no more than two moving violations and no DUIs within the last three years Preferred Qualifications + International Right of Way Association (IRWA) issued certifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: + Regulatory frameworks and compliance practices related to right-of-way and utilities + Thorough understanding of property laws, real estate principles, and negotiation techniques Skilled In: + Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving capabilities + Using relevant software and project management tools + Strong negotiation, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills Ability to: + Manage budgets, allocate resources, and monitor project schedules. + Interpret engineering and survey drawings, legal documents, and land records. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations + Operate tools to perform the duties of the position, such as computers, office equipment, and work-related machinery + Transport equipment or boxes up to 25 lbs + Exchange ideas by means of communication + Visual acuity to detect, identify, and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks + Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks + Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch, or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 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. MEDICAL: SCRRA offers a choice of health plan options provided through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You may choose from Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. Some health plans are only available in certain counties and/or zip codes. SCRRA will contribute 87.50 percent and you will contribute 12.50 percent of the premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. You may waive coverage if you are covered under another group health plan; you must provide proof. Once you waive coverage, you will only be allowed to enroll during Open Enrollment or within 60 days from the date on which your other coverage is no longer available (proof is required). If you elect to waive coverage, you will receive $300.00 per month taxable earnings, paid in two installments of $150 each on the first two paychecks of the month. A retiree or an employee who is a spouse, child, or any other eligible dependent of another SCRRA employee is not eligible for the opt out/cash in lieu credit if he/she is covered under a SCRRA health plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. DENTAL: SCRRA offers two dental options provided by Delta Dental. Under the DeltaCare (HMO) program, you must select a contract dentist within their network to perform your dental services. If you require treatment from a specialist, your contract dentist will handle the referral. Many services are covered at no cost to you. A co-payment applies for other services. The Delta Dental PPO plan allows you to visit a dentist of your choice, change dentists at any time, go to a dental specialist of your choice, receive dental care any-where in the world, and save on out-of-pocket expenses when you visit a PPO net-work dental office. SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents un-der both plans. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VISION: SCRRA offers two (2) vision plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP), providing coverage for eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses through network providers. You have the option of seeing out-of-network providers, but full reimbursement is not guaranteed. VSP has contracted with many laser surgery facilities and doctors, offering you a discount on PRK and LASIK surgeries. If you enroll in the VSP Basic Plan, SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. If you enroll in the VSP Buy-up Plan, which offers enhanced vision benefits, you pay the difference between the cost of the Basic Plan and the Buy-up Plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow for the deferral of pre-tax dollars to be used for reimbursement of eligible medical, dependent care, and commuter parking expenses related to commuting to/from work. Below are the 2026 contribution limits: u2022 Health FSA: $3,400 per year u2022 Dependent Care FSA: $7,500 per household per year for single filers or married couples filing jointly, and $3,750 per year for married couples filing separately u2022 Commuter Parking Benefit: $340/month Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or a qualifying event. GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, to a maximum of $350,000. Your life insurance benefit will re-duce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. IRS regulations require that the portion of Group Term Life (u201cG.T.L.u201d) insurance benefits provided to you by SCRRA, which exceeds $50,000, be added to your Federal, State, and Medicare taxable earnings for W-2 reporting. This amount is reflected on your pay statements each pay period in the u201cOther Benefits and Informationu201d sec-tion. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000 without evidence of insurability (initial enrollment period only) and up to 5 times your salary to a maximum of $500,000 with evidence of insurability. Dependent life options are also available. The voluntary plan is portable; you may retain it if you leave SCRRA and pay the premium. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, up to a maximum of $350,000. Your AD&D insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000, subject to a maxi-mum of the lesser of 5 times your annual salary or $500,000. Dependent AD&D options are also available. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. SHORT TERM DISABILITY: You are covered under the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program. Your maximum benefit amount is 52 times your weekly benefit amount or the total wages subject to SDI tax paid in your base period, whichever is less. Employees pay a mandatory contribution, through payroll deductions, for coverage under the SDI pro-gram. The contribution rate for 2026 is 1.3 percent of earnings (no wage cap). LONG TERM DISABILITY: SCRRA provides for income replacement of 60 percent of monthly earnings subject to a maximum benefit of $10,000 per month up to age 65. To qualify, you must be on disability for 90 days. (Note: there is a pre-existing condition clause in this program.) Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. INDIVIDUAL DISABILITY INSURANCE (IDI): SCRRA provides Individual Disability Insurance (IDI) for employees earning more than $200,000 per year. IDI supplements the LTD benefits to ensure that higher earners receive 60 percent of their monthly earnings should they experience a covered disability and are off work. The policy is fully portable, which means that if you leave Metrolink you can retain the policy at your own cost. No medical examinations required. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: SCRRA offers the following employee-paid voluntary benefits, provided by Aflac: u2022 Group Accident Insurance helps pay for out-of-pocket costs that arise from covered accidents, such as fractures, dislocations, and lacerations. u2022 Group Critical Illness Insurance helps pay for the expected and unexpected expenses that arise from diagnosis of a covered critical illness, such as cancer (internal or invasive), heart attack, stroke, end-stage renal failure or a major organ transplant. u2022 Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance helps pay for the out-of-pocket costs as-sociated with a hospital stay, including benefits for hospital confinement, hospital admission, hospital intensive care and intermediate intensive care step-down unit. u2022 Group Short-Term Disability Insurance pays a monthly benefit directly to an employee who is off work due to an injury or illness for up to three (3) months after a seven (7) day waiting period. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. 9/80 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS). During a 10-day work period, you work eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day and have one day off. Your day off can be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the 9/80 AWS program. TELECOMMUTING SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers employees the option to telecommute up to two (2) days per week. At the CEOu2019s discretion, the maximum number of days per week may be increased due to a natural disaster, pandemic, civil unrest, federal/state/local stay-at-home order, or other special circumstances. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the telecommuting program. Employees on a 9/80 schedule cannot telecommute. HOLIDAYS: SCRRA observes twelve (12) holidays a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidentu2019s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. PAID TIME OFF (PTO): SCRRA provides employees with Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacations, illnesses, injuries, medical/dental appointments, religious holidays, personal business, and emergencies as follows: Biweekly Approx. Annual Years of Service Accrual Rate Equivalent Through 4 yearsu2019 service 7.69 hours 25 (8 hr. days) 5-6 yearsu2019 service 9.23 hours 30 7th year service 9.85 hours 32 8th year service 10.16 hours 33 9th year service 10.47 hours 34 10-14 yearsu2019 service 10.77 hours 35 15-19 yearsu2019 service 11.70 hours 38 20 or more yearsu2019 service 12.93 hours 42 At the CEOu2019s discretion, prior service at a public transportation or public agency, or rail transportation company may be counted towards an employeeu2019s total service years to increase the employeeu2019s PTO accrual rate. To be considered, Human Resources requires that a written request along with verification and confirmation of the years of service be provided prior to the start of employment with SCRRA. Human Resources will provide the final determination on behalf of the CEO. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SCRRA offers you and your immediate and dependent family members confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for family, personal, work-related and substance abuse issues through the EAP. You are entitled to a telephone session(s) with a trained EAP professional to assess the nature of the problem and provide a referral for additional assistance, if needed. Services also include three (3) face-to-face counseling sessions per family member per six (6) month period. HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES: SCRRA offers you and your eligible dependents free health advocacy services through Health Advocate. You are entitled to unlimited calls with trained professionals who can help you navigate the healthcare and insurance systems. RETIREMENT PLAN: The SCRRA contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You pay an 8.00 percent employee contribution and SCRRA pays an employer contribution, which varies each year. To be eligible for a service retirement, you must be at least age 52 and have a minimum of five (5) years of CalPERS-credited service. Upon retirement you are entitled to a monthly retirement benefit based on your years of credited service, age, and average compensation during your last three (3) years of service (u201cfinal compensationu201d). The retirement formula for New Members is 2%@62, which means at age 62, you receive 2 percent of your final compensation for every year of service. Upon separation from employment with less than 5 years of credited service, you may request a refund of your employee contributions only, including interest, and end your membership with CalPERS, or leave it in your account and retain your service credit should you decide to work for another CalPERS-covered agency. If you are vested upon separation but do not retire, you may leave your contributions in your account until retirement or elect a refund. Subject to increase or decrease based on CalPERS annual actuarial valuation. SOCIAL SECURITY: You do not participate in Social Security except for Medicare. You will contribute 1.45 percent of your pay to cover the hospital insurance portion of Medicare. Additional Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax: As of January 1, 2013, employees are required to pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on earnings above $200,000 (for those who file an individual return) or $250,000 (for those who file a joint re-turn). This additional hospital insurance tax is not reflected in the rate above. RETIREE MEDICAL: Unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other. SCRRA pays the same amount for retirees as it does for active employees, which is currently 87.50 percent, and you pay 12.50 percent of the applicable premium. Unrepresented employees hired on or after 11/1/18: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other and you have a minimum of 10 years of credited CalPERS service, five of which must be performed at SCRRA. SCRRA pays a percentage of the state annuitant contribution rate in accordance with the vesting schedule below: Credited Years of CalPERS Service Percentage of Contribution 10 50% 11 u2013 19 50%, plus 5% for each additional year of service 20+ 100% Once each year the employer may allow unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18 the opportunity to individually elect to be subject to the vesting schedule. The state annuitant contribution rates for 2026 are: $1,084 (Retiree Only); $2,057 (Retiree + 1 De-pendent); $2,638 (Retiree + Family). DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN- 457(b): A percentage of your pay or a specified dollar amount can be contributed to the 457(b) Plan on a pre-tax basis, or an after-tax basis as a Roth contribution. Pre-tax contributions reduce current taxable income, with taxes paid only on withdrawals later. Roth contributions wonu2019t reduce your taxable income and can be withdrawn tax-free if the requirements for a qualified distribution are met. The 2026 contribution limits for the 457 Plan are below. The contribution limits apply to the combination of pre-tax and Roth contributions. Normal Limit - $24,500