Right of Way Supervisor - Alexandria at State of Louisiana

About the Department

Section 23 – Real Estate

23/153648/ROWSUPV/08.27.25

About This Position:

This position involves highly responsible work under the broad supervision of a Right of Way Manager and is responsible for LA DOTD right of way projects managed and worked by right of way consultants and Right of Way Section employees, in furtherance of the Department Statewide project development and contract letting goals. Supervises consultants and lower-level Right of Way personnel on a project basis.

Participates in the development of acquisition, relocation and property management policies and practices; participates as a member on a statewide committee to evaluate and select ROW consultants and other providers of third party services. Participates in the education and training of new hires and lower-level professional staff statewide. This position requires regular contact with the public, property owners, consultants and the following LA DOTD Sections: Road and Bridge Design, Construction, Environmental, Planning, Project Management, Property Control, Utilities, and Audit. Superior knowledge of all aspects of appraisal and right of way acquisition processes along with rules, regulations and policies governing right of way is essential. Statewide and overnight travel is required. Must maintain a valid Certified General Real Estate Appraisers license. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Position Duties

Seven years of experience in property rights acquisition, real estate acquisition, real estate property management, relocation assistance, or real estate appraisal; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in property rights acquisition, real estate acquisition, real estate property management, relocation assistance, or real estate appraisal; OR

A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in property rights acquisition, real estate acquisition, real estate property management, relocation assistance, or real estate appraisal.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION (AGENT OPTION ONLY):
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This position is located at the Right of Way Alexandria office: 3303 Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301.
Some travel is required.


How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Lana Nelson
Administrative Assistant 5
DOTD HQ
1201 Capitol Access Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 242-4586


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

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