VALUATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - 55001045

Requisition No: 851917 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: VALUATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - 55001045

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55001045 

Salary:  $103,022.66 - $108,479.80 

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

835/ Right Of Way

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Shona Buie

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 407-264-3360

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Shona.Buie@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 3,962.41 - $4,172.30/biweekly range / $103,022.66 - $108,479.80 /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:

Valuation Program Administrator – Transportation Development/Right of Way

This position contributes to the agency by managing the Valuation Services Program. This role is responsible for overseeing appraisal review and cost estimating functions to support transportation projects while also serving as the Right of Way representative at planning and project meetings. This position will be responsible for ensuring conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

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:

Transportation Development - N. Of I-4 on Turnpike, MP 263, Orlando, FL 32835

Annual Salary Range:

$103,022.66 - $ 108,479.80

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manage the Valuation Services program including appraisal, appraisal review, and cost estimating functions and perform these functions as necessary. Develop and manage schedules for appraisal, appraisal review and cost estimating activities that are consistent with overall project schedules and requirements. Review and evaluate construction plans or right of way maps to recommend changes that might reduce costs, eliminate potential damages or otherwise improve the quality of the overall transportation project. Attend meetings with and consult with all functional area project managers to identify and resolve right of way impacts. Serve as the right of way representative at planning and project meetings. Review and submit right of way comments during the plans review phase.

Oversee all contract management duties and supervise Consultant employees; plan, organize, coordinate, and schedule assigned work for Consultants. Participate in Consultant selection process. Develop scopes of services and task assignments and reviews and approves invoices.

Develop, implement, and ensure a Quality Control Program. Continuously evaluate quality and formulate strategies for improving business processes.

Assist the Right of Way Manager in developing and implementing policies and procedures.

Assist the District Title VI Coordinator in monitoring and reporting the Department's compliance with Title VI and related statutes.

Monitor, train and assist local governments. Respond to public records requests and related inquiries.

Represent Right of Way at public meetings/hearings and workshops, and similar forums.

Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Serve as the Department’s client representative.

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

Knowledge of:

• Federal rules, regulations and practices pertaining to eminent domain appraisal.
• Florida Department of Transportation appraisal and appraisal review policies and procedures in the right of way acquisition process.
• The eminent domain and right of way condemnation process as it relates to appraisal.
• Real estate principles and practices.
• The principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Agency computerized systems and the Right of Way Management System (RWMS).

Skills in:

• Contract procurement, negotiation and administration for contractual and professional services.
• The operation of a personal computer and proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Planning, organizing and directing programs.
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Ability to:

• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the right-of-way appraisal process.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Manage the appraisal and appraisal review functions.
• Develop and implement formal and informal training programs for appraisal, appraisal review and office support staff.
• Organize, prioritize and oversee multiple assignments concurrently using effective time management skills.
• Utilize problem-solving techniques
• Develop, implement and monitor an appraisal and appraisal review quality control plan.
• Communicate effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Supervise others

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• This position is responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S. related to State Comptroller's rules and Department of Transportation's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. Incumbent must be available to serve in emergency events.

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.  

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.