RIGHT OF WAY APPRAISER I - 55000271

Requisition No: 875664 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: RIGHT OF WAY APPRAISER I - 55000271

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55000271 

Salary:  $63,686.69 - $82,418.07 

Posting Closing Date: 05/25/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

155 / Right of Way

 OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON:                        Robin Clark

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:         863-519-2402

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:         Robin.clark@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE:               $2,881.75 / biweekly - $74,925.52/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:

Right of Way Appraiser I / Valuation Services

D1 Office of Right of Way has the primary mission of acquiring the real property necessary for the construction of transportation facilities within Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk & Sarasota Counties.

This position ensures high quality, well supported appraisal reports by maintaining proactive communication with appraisers, conducting joint inspections, and reviewing draft valuations. This role relies heavily on strong analytical skills to interpret market data, assess valuation methods, identify discrepancies, and recommend appropriate compensation through clear written Review Appraisers Statements and determining whether appraisal services meet standards for payment.

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:

District One Headquarters/Right of Way

801 N. Broadway Ave.

Bartow, Florida 33830

Annual Salary Range:

$2,881.75 / biweekly - $74,925.52 /annual

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Prepare and review Valuation Services reports, Procures consultant services, Coordinate with other offices to address and resolve issues, Coordinate the activities of Valuation Services consultants, Interpret and communicate right of way policies and procedures.

Ensure and monitor a Quality Control Program, Ensure data is entered into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS), Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Represent Right of Way at public meetings/hearings and workshops, and similar forums. Review invoices.

Respond to public records requests and related inquiries, Identify and evaluate advance acquisition opportunities. Assist in the development of policies and procedures. Monitor, train and assist local governments.

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)

Skills in:

• Skilled in written communication and production of quality appraisal and appraisal review reports, memorandums, letters, and other business reports.
• Skilled in the oral communication necessary to relate, implement, and follow through on required actions.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers, including a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Skilled at both personal and project related planning and organizing.

Ability to:

• Ability to perform and review complex eminent domain appraisals
• Ability to accomplish assignments with no or minimal supervision or assistance.
•  Ability to understand right of way maps and highway and bridge construction plans and understand the impact of a project on real estate values.
• Ability to suggest alternative construction locations or techniques that would lessen the impacts on affected properties. 
• Ability to quickly assess factors that significantly impact recommended compensation, appraisal complexity, contracting and production processes.
• Ability to calculate professional staff hours required to appraise a specific parcel or property.
• Ability to identify, research and assess pertinent market data.
• Ability to form effective working relationships with numerous persons internal and external to the Department.
• Ability to quickly adapt to, and carry out, changes.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) years of appraisal experience,
• or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of appraisal experience
• or graduation from the FDOT Real Estate Level III Training Program and one (1) year of right of way appraisal experience,
• or prior experience as a Right of Way Appraiser I or II,
• or current certification as a residential or general appraiser.

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 THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

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 accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.