RIGHT OF WAY AGENT TRAINEE - 55011749

Requisition No: 852086 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: RIGHT OF WAY AGENT TRAINEE - 55011749

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55011749 

Salary:  $43,041.57 - $55,700.85 

Posting Closing Date: 05/16/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

455 / Right of Way Production

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Shayla Brown

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (954)777-4291

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: shayla.brown@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 1,655.44 - $2,142.34 /biweekly range /  $43,041.57 - $55,700.85 /annual range

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- District Four/Department of Transportation Development/Right of Way Production/Production Services

This position will work will real world situations using knowledge and skills introduced in a specially designed series of courses. Success in the program is based on passing courses, completing the required work units, and receiving satisfactory trainee performance ratings.

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 trainings and instructor led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

District Four/Transportation Development

3400 W. Commercial Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Annual Salary Range:

$43,041.57 - $55.700.85

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $ 1,248.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Conduct negotiations with property and business owners. Prepare recommended settlement approval. 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. Participate in Level II Right of Way Training Program. Attend public meetings/hearings and workshops, and similar forums. Provides property management services for parcel assignments. Provides relocation assistance for assigned parcels. Review invoices. Obtain suit information. Identify and evaluate advance acquisition opportunities. Conduct inspections and inventory of improvements, fixtures and contents of real property. Assist in public records requests and related inquiries. Assist in the development of policies and procedures. Assist in addressing and resolving issues. Ensure data is entered into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS). Participate in Quality Control reviews. Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

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

Skilled in:

• Effective written and oral communications

• The 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. Ability to make decisions and meet deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) years 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. An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for two (2) years of the required 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.  

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.