DEPUTY RIGHT OF WAY MANAGER-OPERATIONS - 55000122

Requisition No: 871429 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DEPUTY RIGHT OF WAY MANAGER-OPERATIONS - 55000122

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55000122 

Salary:  $101,441.85 - $131,277.68 

Posting Closing Date: 03/20/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

155 / Right of Way

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON:                        Greg Bohde

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:          863-519-2434

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:         Gregory.bohde@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY:                              $4,233.27/biweekly / $110,065.02/annual

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

Deputy Right of Way Manager-Operations / Director of Production/ Right of Way, Operations

This position will contribute to the agency by overseeing and managing the functional areas of Right of Way Operations. The person in this role will ensure compliance with Right of Way policies, procedures and statutes while providing essential technical support to both internal and external stakeholders. They will serve as the Department’s client representative at mediations, as needed;  as well as serve as a backup to the Right of Way Manager in day-to-day duties. This position ensures that right of Way parcels are acquired in a timely manner so Projects can be certified for construction. 

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 District One Right of Way

801 North Broadway Ave.

Bartow, Florida 33830

Annual Salary Range:

$101.441.85-131,277.68

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Supervise employees; plan, organize, coordinate, and schedule assigned work for employees.  Participate in applicant selection and hiring process.  Provide employee orientation and training and prepare employee performance evaluations. Recruit and select applicants. Manage functional areas of Right of Way.

Serve as the Department’s client representative.  Assist the District Title VI Coordinator in monitoring and reporting the Department's compliance with Title VI and related statutes.

Develop, implement and ensure a Quality Control Program. Assist the Right of Way Manager in developing and implementing policies and procedures. Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Authorize the execution of Right of Way certifications. Review and approve invoices. 

Monitor, train and assist local governments.  Respond to public records requests and related inquiries.

Represent Right of Way at public meetings/hearings and workshops, and similar forums.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• And understanding of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 24 (Uniform Act), relating to real property acquisition and relocation assistance. 
• Right of Way Procedures Manual
• Real estate principles and practices.
• Quality assurance planning for the Right of Way program.

Skills in:.

• Use of personal computers, including a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Understanding and interpreting real estate documents, appraisals and Right of Way maps.
• Planning, organizing and directing programs.
• Developing and meeting schedules.
• Problem solving.
• Eeffectively communicating orally and in writing.

Ability to:

• Identify training needs and to develop and present effective Right of Way training
• Develop and implement a quality assurance plan for Right of Way.    
• Supervise.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

This position is responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S. related State Comptroller's rules and Department of Transportation's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

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, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.