Salary: $29.46 - $47.72 Hourly
Location : 2885 Horseshoe Drive South (Transportation), Naples, FL
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 10313
Department: Transportation Management Services
Division: Transportation Engineering
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 9/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: 256
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Right of Way Agent to join our team in Naples, Florida for our Property Acquisition Specialist II position. We focus on Transportation and Stormwater-related acquisitions for Collier County, located on the southwest coast of Florida. The area is known for its white sandy beaches, world-class dining, thriving arts and culture, and excellent shopping. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference in your community, then we encourage you to apply.
What We're looking For
• An experienced title work and appraisal report reviewer
• A strong negotiator with excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• An accomplished specialist in preparation of all right of way acquisition documents
• A collaborator and problem-solver who works well across teams
Essential Functions• Performs complex research and investigations on property being considered for purchase or sale by the County; document findings of research and obtains preliminary information needed by the County to pursue conveyance or acquisition activities; reviews and analyzes real estate appraisals.
• Orders and performs title searches to reveal any existing liens and encumbrances; requests and processes environmental audits received from the Pollution Control Division.
• Reviews, interprets, and applies information from all applicable sources, including engineering plans, zoning maps, tax maps, property appraisals, aerial maps and photography, title searches, etc. Gathers, interprets, and refers to information for use in complex property conveyance and acquisition activities. Conducts site visits as needed to gather, apply, and clarify property information.
• Prepares a wide variety of complex legal documents pertaining to conveyance and acquisition activities; determines what documents are needed for the assignment; ensures documents are accurate, complete, well researched and defensible, and follow applicable format and standards; prepares legal descriptions; reviews legal descriptions prepared by others and verifies accuracy and completeness.
• Performs complex negotiations on behalf of the County for the acquisition or sale of real property.
• Prepares suit files and forwards to the County Attorney's office to initiate condemnation proceedings.
• Prepares final documentation needed to "close' and finalize a property sale or acquisition; obtains all necessary signatures, copies, and sends all documentation pertaining to the property transaction to County Attorney's office for final review; prepares and processes requests for compensation for appropriate parties.
• Aids and informs property owners, County Attorney's office, County Divisions, and the public regarding assigned property transactions and division policies, procedures, and services.
• Provides direction, guidance, and training to less experienced property acquisition staff; and reviews their work upon request.
• Monitors and tracks the status of all assigned projects; facilitates their timely progression; keeps all databases current.
• Advanced negotiating skills are required.
• Advanced knowledge of property law is required.
• Some field work is occasionally required.
• Must be able to compose correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work with a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about their work and are making a real difference in the community.
• Enjoy the beautiful beaches and tropical climate of the Paradise Coast of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades.
Minimum Qualifications• Associate degree with course work emphasis in real estate, business, planning, paralegal, or a related field; supplemented by three (3) years of experience performing complex administrative and technical work for property acquisition, sales, appraisals, or similar programs like paralegal; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Candidates without a degree should have two (2) additional years of pertinent experience.
• Right of Way Acquisition and real property closing experience preferred.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsements and maintain eligibility requirements and endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
Supplemental information - Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
- Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
- This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.
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Have you obtained an associate's degree, accompanied by at least three (3) years of related experience? Please note that candidates without a degree should have two (2) additional years of pertinent experience.
- Yes, I have a related degree and three (3) years of related experience.
- Yes, I have a total of seven (5) years of related experience, but no degree.
- No, I do not have either requirement.
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How many years of experience do you possess in property acquisition, sales, leasing, appraisals, paralegal or similar work?
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What is your level of knowledge of property law?
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Do you possess and maintain a valid Driver's License?
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