RIGHT OF WAY SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR - 55000114

Requisition No: 878785 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: RIGHT OF WAY SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR - 55000114

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55000114 

Salary:  $72,051.71 - $93,243.39 

Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2026 

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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: Julia Godwin

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2786

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Julia.godwin@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,330.67 biweekly ($86,597.42 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 Support Administrator

This position will contribute to the agency by overseeing and managing the functional areas of Right of Way Support. 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. Monitor special projects which include assisting with development of the parcel and expenditure plan, manage roll forward and develop performance reports. Most importantly, 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 D1 Headquarters

Right of Way

801 N. BROADWAY AVE

BARTOW, FLORIDA 33830

Annual Salary Range:

 $3,330.67 biweekly ($86,597.42 annual)  

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.

Coordinate and direct Management Services which includes Work Program, Scheduling, and Cost Estimates.  Ensure data is entered into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS). Assign and monitor Special Projects which include assisting in the development of the Parcel and Expenditure Plan, managing roll forward, and developing right of way performance reports to ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Assist in the development of policies and procedures.  Identify and evaluate advance acquisition opportunities.  Respond to public records requests and related inquiries.  Coordinate with other offices to address and resolve issues.  Procure consultant services. Represent Right of Way at public meetings/hearings and workshops and similar forums. Review and approve invoices.  Interpret and communicate right of way policies and procedures.  Ensure and monitor a Quality Control Program.

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.                      

 Ability to supervise.       

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 procedures.  Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).

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 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.