Requisition No: 885106
Agency: Department of Transportation
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55000134
Salary: $74,771.94 - $89,999.00
Posting Closing Date: 10/14/2026
Total Compensation Estimator ToolJOB POSTING DESCRIPTION155 / Right of WayINTERNAL AGENCY INTERNAL AGENCY: Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE FULL-TIME CONTACT PERSON: Joseph Schley CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (863) 519-2424CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Joseph.Schley@dot.state.fl.usHIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,330.67 / biweekly / $86,597.42 / annual FULL-TIME: HOURS PER WEEK: 40The Work You Will Do: Acquisition Administrator - Production
Coordinate and direct the activities in the discipline of Acquisition. Procures consultant services. Coordinate and direct the activities of Right-of-Way consultants. Review and approve invoices. Ensure data is entered into the Rightof Way Management System (RWMS). Respond to public records requests and related inquiries. Coordinate with other offices to address and resolve issues. Identify and evaluate advance acquisition opportunities. Ensure Right of Way respresentation at public meetings/hearings and workshops, and similar forums. Review and recommend administrative settlements. Monitor, train and assist local governments.
The Difference You Will Make:Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.
How You Will Grow:FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency's learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work:FDOT
Office of Right of Way
801 N Broadway Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
Annual Salary:$86,597.42 Your Specific Responsibilities:Supervises employees spending the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees' work. Has the authority to effectively recommend the hiring, transferring, suspension, layoff, recalls, promotions, discharges, assignments, rewards, or disciplinary actions for subordinate employees.
Coordinate and direct the activities in the discipline of Acquisition. Procures consultant services. Coordinate and direct the activities of Right-of-Way consultants. Review and approve invoices.
Interpret and communicate Right of Way policies and procedures. Assist in the development of policies and procedures. Ensure and monitor a Quality Control Program. Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ensure data is entered into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS).
Respond to public records requests and related inquiries. Coordinate with other offices to address and resolve issues. Identify and evaluate advance acquisition opportunities. Ensure Right of Way representation at public meetings/hearings and workshops, and similar forums.
Review and recommend administrative settlements. Monitor, train and assist local governments.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of:- Knowledge and understanding of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 24 (Uniform Act), relating to real property acquisition and relocation assistance.
- Knowledge of real estate principles and practices
- Knowledge of quality assurance planning for the acquisition and relocation assistance program.
Skills in:- Skilled in effectively communicating orally and in writing.
- Skilled in the use of personal computers, including a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
Ability to:- Ability to effectively plan, organize, and work independently.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
- Ability to identify training needs, and to develop and present effective acquisition and relocation training.
- Ability to implement a quality assurance plan for the acquisition and relocation assistance program.
- Ability to be self-directed and skilled in problem solving.
- Ability to understand and interpret real estate appraisals and right of way maps.
Other Job-Related Requirements:Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, Florida Statutes (FS), related to State Comptroller's rules and Department of Transportation (DOT) invoice processing and warrant distribution. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations withing a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).
The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
- State of Florida retirement package
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- A variety of training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, provide a letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS, or provide other documentation as proof of an exemption.
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