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Salary : $102,793.00 - $159,329.00 Annually
Location : Metrolink Operations Center (MOC), 2558 Supply Street, Bldg. A, Pomona, 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: 6/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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 Bachelor's Degree in real estate, civil engineering, land management, public administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of six (6) years' 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 Driver's 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:
• Health FSA: $3,400 per year
• 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
• 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 ("G.T.L.") 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 "Other Benefits and Information" 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:
• Group Accident Insurance helps pay for out-of-pocket costs that arise from covered accidents, such as fractures, dislocations, and lacerations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 qua...