RIGHT OF WAY AGENT TRAINEE - 55009636

Requisition No: 861274 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: RIGHT OF WAY AGENT TRAINEE - 55009636

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55009636 

Salary:  $43,745.01 - $56,611.18 

Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 555 / Right of Way

PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE / OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Tammy Masters, Right of Way Support Administrator

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Tammy.Masters@dot.state.fl.us

BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $1,796.79 ($46,716.54/ Annually)

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.

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 Agent Trainee - Appraisal / District 5 / Right of Way

This position will support the Departments mission by improving professional competence to improve the right of way property acquisition process and prepare employees for advancement. 

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:

The five-year Right of Way Training Program offers an exciting career path opportunity in the areas of appraisal, acquisition, relocation and property management. The Program consists of formal educational classes and hands-on exposure to the operating practices and procedures required for the taking of land necessary for roadway improvements. 

Where You Will Work:

District 5

Right of Way

719 South Woodland Boulevard

DeLand, Florida 32720

Annual Salary Range:   

$43,745.01 - $56,611.18

The 2-year Level II (Agent) segment of the program has a fixed starting salary with 5% increases at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months.  Historically, an additional 10% increase is granted upon graduation.  The additional 3-year Level III (Appraiser) segment of the program receives 10% increases at 12, 24 and 36 months. 

All salary increases are contingent upon successful completion of each segment and available funding. 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Participate in Level II Right of Way Training Program. Attends and successfully completes the program in the prescribed time in areas of the Right of Way production process and disciplines of Acquisition, Relocation and Property Management.

Conduct negotiations with property and business owners.  Provides relocation assistance for assigned parcels.  Provides property management services for parcel assignments. Conducts inspections and inventory of improvements, fixtures and contents of real property.  Identify and evaluate advance acquisition opportunities.    Complete real property inventory/inspection within 10 days of physical possession of an acquired parcel.  Obtain suit information.

Assist in performing right of way support which includes Work Program, records and funds management and scheduling.  Provide support with consultant selection process and contract administration.  Review invoices.  Vendor invoice/warrant processing required to perform these duties.

Assist in the development of policies and procedures. Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Interprets and applies in a consistent manner. Research through available resources and past handling of similar issues.

Attend public meetings/hearings and workshops, and similar forums. Assist in addressing and resolving issues.

Participate in Quality Control reviews on assigned parcels.  RWMS and records files are reviewed for quality assurance as directed.  Ensure data is entered into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS) within 7 working days of the event.

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

Skills in:

• Effective written and oral communications.
• Use of personal computers, including a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

Ability to:

• Learn Florida State and local real estate laws and regulations, and real estate appraisal and finance principles and practices.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Analyze, interpret, and implement appropriate statutory and procedure requirements.
• Effectively plan, organize, and work independently.
• Make decisions and meet deadlines.

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. On an as needed basis may be required during periods of emergency and/or disaster recovery upon request by appropriate authority, to work beyond established work schedule at night and/or state-wide, including weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• (a) One (1) year of real estate experience defined as professional or technical experience in right-of-way administration; land management; abstract and title work; property management; the sale, acquisition, appraisal of real estate; or other business experience, such as any role in customer service including retail sales and an associate's degree from an accredited college or university.  OR (b) three (3) years of work experience as defined above and a high school diploma or its equivalent.

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.  

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.

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.