Senior Right Of Way Agent Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-18024APP-01
Department: Real Estate Services
Opening Date: 02/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
The Real Estate Services Department is seeking highly skilled candidates with advanced real property experience who are committed to providing exceptional customer service and delivering projects efficiently and cost-effectively. The Real Property Agent III is a specialized, lead-level position responsible for performing and managing complex appraisals of all property types in support of County operations, including appraisals for real property acquisitions, eminent domain proceedings, surplus property disposition, and asset management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confer with requesting Departments to prioritize and define valuation problem
• Confer with project engineers to minimize property valuation costs
• Recommend and implement policies and procedures pertaining to appraisals, appraisal reviews, and the use of non-appraisal valuations
• Review and approve appraisals of real property prepared by staff and independent appraisers
• Prepare Requests for Proposals and coordinates engagement of independent contractors hired to provide professional services
• Delegate assignments and assume lead duties

*Official Title: Real Property Agent III. For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the Real Property Agent III job description.
THE REAL ESTATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Real Estate Services Department (RESD) is a full service commercial real estate organization providing San Bernardino County and Board Governed entities with comprehensive expert real estate services. With a highly qualified staff, RESD has established a strong reputation among its internal clients for providing exceptional technical expertise, negotiation skills, administrative services and client responsiveness both internally, as well as in its dealings with the private sector commercial real estate industry.
Learn more about Real Estate Services Department and their exceptional services.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
This position offers full benefits and a salary range of $81,120.00 - $111,800.00 Annually (Depends on Qualifications)
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.
Travel: Travel throughout the county is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing transportation.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Four (4) years of professional full-time equivalent real estate experience appraising commercial real estate that includes performing cost, income, and sales comparison valuation approaches.
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License: Valid Certified General Appraisal License issued by the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the Real Property Agent III - Appraisal position will have proven experience acquiring right-of-way for public agencies. Possession of the Right of Way - Appraisal Certification (R/W-AC) and/or the Senior Right of Way (SR/WA) designation from the International Right of Way Association, and/or the MAI Designation from the Appraisal Institute is preferred. A Bachelor's degree in real estate, economics, public or business administration, or a closely related field is desired.
This role requires a knowledgeable professional with strong technical skills and recognized industry credentials to support public sector property appraisal and acquisition efforts effectively.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been reached
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF)within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Administrative Services Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Credentials: Select the credentials you hold.

• Certified General Appraiser
• Right of Way Agent Certification (RWA)
• Right of Way Professional Certification (RWP)
• Right of Way - Appraisal Certification (R/W-AC)
• Senior Right of Way Professional Designation (SR/WA)
• MAI Membership Designation
• Other
• None of the above

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Qualifying Experience: Indicate the employer(s) at which you received your experience appraising commercial real estate that includes performing cost, income, and sales comparison valuation approaches. Include the employer name, your job title, and your dates of employment. Ensure this employer is listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Areas of Experience: Detail your experience performing cost, income, and sales comparison valuation approaches. Include any experience managing a team of agents through this process.If none, indicate "N/A."
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Eminent Domain Appraisal Experience: Describe your experience in the appraisal of real property rights for use in eminent domain proceedings.If none, indicate "N/A."
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Lead/Supervisory Experience: Indicate the areas in which you have experience. Select ALL that apply.

• Advise on work problems
• Assign and review work
• Train staff
• Approve leave time
• Change work schedules
• Counsel on behavior problems
• Give input on work performance evaluations
• Write work performance evaluations for supervisor's signature
• Write and sign work performance evaluations
• Interview candidates for hiring
• Recommend candidates for hiring
• Make final hiring decisions
• Recommend disciplinary actions
• Carry out disciplinary actions (write reprimands, terminations, etc.)
• None of the above

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Leadership: Describe your experience as a lead/mentor to other agents. Describe the techniques and approach used in this role. Include the job title and number of agents supported.If none, indicate "N/A."
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onsc