RIGHT OF WAY PROJECT MANAGER - 55012490

Requisition No: 881217 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: RIGHT OF WAY PROJECT MANAGER - 55012490

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55012490 

Salary:  $61,363.80 - $79,411.98 

Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

155 / Right of Way

 ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Jesse Moss

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (863) 519-2404

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Jesse.Moss@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY: $2,717.19 / biweekly / $70,646.94 / annual range

Full-Time: HOURS PER WEEK: 40

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 freeThe Work You Will Do:

Right of Way Project Manager

The Work You Will Do:

Coordinate and direct the activities of a Right of Way project and the consultant in the areas of land acquisition, relocation and suit preparation to ensure that production dates are met. Review and approve consultant invoices for payment. Ensure data is entered into the Right of Way Management System.

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

Right of Way

801 N Broadway Ave

Bartow,FL 33830

Annual Salary:

$70,646.94   

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate and direct the activities of a Right of Way project and the consultant in the areas of land acquisition, relocation and suit preparation to ensure that production dates are met.   Procures consultant services. Review and approve consultant invoices for payment. Ensure data is entered into the Right of way Management System.

Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ensure and monitor Quality Control Program. Interpret and communicate Right of Way policies and procedures. Assist in the development of policies and procedures.

Review and recommend administrative settlements. Identify and evaluate advance Acquisition opportunities.  Coordinate with other offices to address and resolve issues. 

Respond to public records requests and related inquiries.  Represent Right of Way at public meetings/hearings and workshops, and similar forums. 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 programs.

Skills in:

• Skilled in effectively communicating orally and in writing.

Ability to:

• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and work independently. 
• Ability to operate a personal computer using word processing. 
• 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 F.S. related State Comptroller's rules and Department of Transportation's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedure. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations with a very short time frame and serve on the Transportation Emergency Management Team.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years of real estate experience, or graduation from the FDOT Real Estate Level II Training Program and one (1) year of right of way experience. Prior experience as a Right of Way Project Manager, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of real estate experience defined as professional or technical experience in right-of-way administration, land management, abstract and title work, property management, or the sale, acquisition or appraisal of real estate; or the sale; acquisition or appraisal of real estate, or an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of real estate experience. 

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.