RIGHT OF WAY AGENT II - 55009809

Date:  Nov 20, 2024


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Requisition No: 841787 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: RIGHT OF WAY AGENT II - 55009809

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55009809 

Salary:  $49,081.63 - $63,517.40 

Posting Closing Date: 12/04/2024 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

655 / RIGHT OF WAY AGENT II--#55009809

OPEN COMPETITIVE

 

CONTACT PERSON: Rosa Rigau        

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5252

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Rosa.Rigau@DOT.STATE.FL.US

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $ 1,887.75 - $2,442.98

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

 

  • Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
  • $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
  • Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
  • State of Florida retirement package
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • 10 paid holidays a year
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Tuition waiver for public college courses
  • Training opportunities
  • Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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!

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  You may 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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

 

 POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Conduct negotiations with property and business owners for complex parcel assignments. Perform lawsuit preparation. Assist in coordinating business damage activities. Prepare and recommend settlement approval. Identify and evaluate advance acquisition opportunities. Ensure data is entered into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS). Review invoices.

 

Interpret and apply right of way policies and procedures. Perform quality control reviews. Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Assist in addressing and resolving issues.

 

Conduct inspections and inventory of improvements, fixtures and contents of real property. Participate in public meetings/hearings and workshops and similar forums.

 

Assist in the procurement of consultant services. Respond to public records requests and related inquiries. Assist in monitoring and training local governments. Assist in the development of policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge and understanding of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 24 (Uniform Act), relating to real property acquisition and relocation assistance. Knowledge of quality assurance planning for the acquisition and relocation assistance program. Knowledge of real estate principles and practices. Skilled in the use of personal computers, including a working knowledge of word processing ans spreadsheet software. Skilled in effectively communicating orally and in writing. 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.

 

REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

 

N/A

 

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

 

During a declared emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the District as needed. 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.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of real estate experience, or an associate's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of real estate experience, or a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) years of real estate experience, or graduation from an FDOT Real Estate Level II Training Program.

 

As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

 

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 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. 

Location: 

MIAMI, FL, US, 33172


Nearest Major Market: Miami