LAND ACQUISITION & PLANNING ADMIN - 37021072

Requisition No: 880259 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: LAND ACQUISITION & PLANNING ADMIN - 37021072

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37021072 

Salary:  $68,000 to $75,000; commensurate with education and experience. 

Posting Closing Date: 08/06/2026 

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Land Acquisition and Planning Administrator

Position #37021072

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

Bureau of Real Estate Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of State Lands is Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship and serves as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Board of Trustees).

Within the Division of State Lands, the Bureau of Real Estate Services (BRES) manages all aspects of real property transactions on behalf of the Board of Trustees, including negotiation, acquisition, disposition, exchange, donation, and closing of real property.  BRES also administers statewide contracts for title and closing services, as well as environmental site assessments.

To support the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s mission, BRES regularly collaborates with other agency divisions, water management districts, and state agencies serving as land managers to negotiate and facilitate real estate transactions that advance critical conservation and operational objectives.

• Spends majority of their time motivating, training, and evaluating employees as well as planning and directing employees’ work. 
• Responsible for fostering a culture of teamwork, common sense, and accountability. 
• Has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action.
• Performs intermediate managerial work identifying tasks and strategies to meet Division of State Lands responsibilities and organizing the staff to effectively fulfill their duties within the Division of State Lands. 
• Effectively communicates, motivates, trains, and evaluates on direct work performance and is responsible for time and attendance of subordinates. Responsible for active coordination of BRES activities with activities of other Division of State Lands Bureaus. 
• Oversee and coordinates conservation easements with the Division of State Lands’ Office of Environmental Services and manages special appropriation projects. 
• Perform part of the negotiations with sellers and buyers, which requires exercising judgment and decision making within the context of major land transactions. 
• Coordinates with other state agencies and partners to ensure successful processing of agency land acquisition projects. 
• Assists with the planning, development, and implementation of procedures and policies required for state land acquisitions and exchanges. 
• Assists staff in the specific work areas of land acquisition and project selection for land acquisition under the Florida Forever program, under the respective statutes cited above.  Participates in the triage review process.
• Oversee staff in the development, compilation of data, and preparation of agenda items and delegations, and compiles the necessary backup information such as maps, title history, site specifications, and appraisals relating to the acquisition of state land for presentation to the Acquisition and Restoration Council and to the Board of Trustees as required.
• Coordinates with the Division of State Lands’ Office of Environmental Services on negotiation of terms for conservation easement land acquisition transactions and ensures agreement with landowner prior to proceeding with acquisition process.
• Conducts research on specific problems relating to the acquisition and exchange of state lands, and proposes solutions and/or process improvements, and advises higher level management if problems and policies related to programmatic or operational issues are involved.
• Oversee the development, compilation, and maintenance of a database and tracking system to generate data for reporting the status of the acquisition program and prepare reports relating to same. Ensure compliance with all statutes, rules, current policies, and procedures in regard to all land acquisition and exchange activities.
• Provide assistance with data collection and development of acquisition plan forecasts, timelines, project plans, and other related land acquisition closing matters. 
• Supervises special projects as needed and directed by Division of State Lands leadership.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: State and federal laws, rules, and regulations concerning acquisition and related activities; the methods of data collection and analysis; basic management principles and practices.

Skilled in: Operating a computer.

Ability to: Supervise employees; collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations; solve problems; document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials; conduct fact-finding research; utilize problem-solving techniques; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; exercise sound independent judgment; read and interpret contracts, maps, abstracts of title and title commitments, appraisals, court records, and legal documents; prepare detailed written work and accurate reports; maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, the general public, and management; and demonstrate teamwork.

Other Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver’s license;
• Travel;
• Vendor/Invoice Warrant Processing responsibility, section 215.422, F.S.

Pay:

$68,000 to $75,000; commensurate with education and experience.

Our Organization and Mission: 

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water, and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee - Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. 

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.