SURVEYING & R/W MAPPING MANAGER - 55000504

Requisition No: 863928 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SURVEYING & R/W MAPPING MANAGER - 55000504

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55000504 

Salary:  $109,800.05 - $128,100.06 

Posting Closing Date: 11/10/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

970 / Survey and Mapping

ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Kimberly Oneil

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-4205

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Kimberly.Oneil@dot.state.fl.ud

HIRING SALARY: $4,692.31/biweekly / $122,000.06/annual

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:

Survey & R/W Mapping Manager / Survey and Mapping Office

The Surveying & Right of Way Mapping Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Central Surveying and Mapping Office's Surveying and Right of Way Mapping Section. This role involves supervising employees, developing and implementing rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines, and managing the Florida Permanent Reference Network (FPRN). The manager also provides support and liaison to the Surveying and Mapping Program Area statewide, leads training programs, supports the Procurement Office, organizes statewide meetings, and assists in legislative and policy development. Additionally, the manager performs as an expert witness in proceedings involving static surveying and Right of Way mapping.

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:

Florida Department of Transportation

Survey and Mapping Office

605 Suwannee Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Supervises employees by communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work. Lead and manage the Central Surveying and Mapping Office's Surveying and R/W Mapping Section in the production of rules, policies, procedures, manuals, and guidelines. Responsible for the management of the Florida Permanent Reference Network (FPRN). Strive to meet the established professional, technical, and business goals and objectives. Take a lead role in research and development of Surveying and Mapping Technologies, Processes, and Practices.

Provide support and liaison to the Surveying and Mapping Program Area statewide. This includes the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District staff and Consultant Partners by identifying and meeting customer needs in processes, equipment, software, and quality assurance in support of the FDOT's Work Program.

Lead and develop training programs that support the Surveying and Mapping business as well as professional and technical development of Surveying and Mapping staff statewide.

Support the Procurement Office in development of surveying and mapping work groups, as well as evaluating consultant requests for pre-qualification in established Surveying and Mapping Work Groups.

Organize and lead statewide Surveying and Mapping meetings for the purpose of district and industry coordination and address input concerning surveying and mapping issues for all stakeholders.

Assist in the research, development, review and implementation of legislation, rules, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and specifications for Department surveying and mapping and other issues. Perform as expert witness in proceedings involving static surveying and R/W mapping.

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

Knowledge of land, hydrographic, and remote sensing surveying terminology, principles, practices, tools, and techniques. Knowledge of engineering techniques. Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management. Knowledge of the budgetary process. Skill in preparing boundary surveys, right of way control surveys, and right of way maps. Ability to supervise people effectively. Ability to analyze and interpret land surveying and/or hydrographic data. Ability to perform land surveying calculations. Ability to solve problems relating to land surveying. Ability to serve as an expert witness. Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments. Ability to manage a land surveying program. Ability to understand and apply applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize and direct land surveying program activities. Ability to assess budgetary needs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to use word processing, database, and spreadsheet software. Ability to use Surveying and Mapping related hardware and software for data collection, data processing and dissemination. Ability to prepare technical reports on complex projects. Ability to give public presentations, lectures, and reports.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:
State of Florida Professional Surveyors and Mappers - Chapter 472 F.S.

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.