RIGHT OF WAY AGENT I - 55014095

Requisition No: 857105 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: RIGHT OF WAY AGENT I - 55014095

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55014095 

Salary:  $41,606.82 - $53,844.12 

Posting Closing Date: 07/27/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

751 / ROW ADMINISTRATION

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Jacqueline Lawrence

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (813) 975-6722

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Jacqueline.Lawrence@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $1,882.66/biweekly ($53,844.12/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 one FDOT 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 I DISTRICT SEVEN/DISTRICT RIGHT OF WAY

This position will provide administrative support for Right of Way operations, ensuring timely payments, and data integrity, while aiding issue resolution and public records requests to uphold FDOT’s mission.

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 SEVEN 11201 N. MCKINLEY DRIVE, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33612

Anticipated Pay:

$1,882.66 /biweekly

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assists in performing right of way support which includes Work Program, records and funds management, to include processing of invoices in My Florida Market Place and P-cards, encumbering and de-encumbering funds for right of way staff, and warrant management.

Assists with public records requests and related inquiries.  Participates in Quality Control reviews.

Ensures data entry into Right of Way Management System (RWMS).

Reviews invoices.

Assists in addressing and resolving issues.

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

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

Skills 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.
• MAKE DECISIONS AND MEET DEADLINES.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Right of Way Agent I, or four (4) years of real estate experience defined as professional or technical experience in right-of-way administration; land management; abstract and title work; property management; or the sale, acquisition or appraisal of real estate/other related business experience, such as any role in customer service including retail sales. A bachelor’s degree can substitute for four (4) years of experience, an associate’s degree can substitute for two (2) years of 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.