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Right Of Way Project Manager
- MyFlorida (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
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RIGHT OF WAY PROJECT MANAGER - 55000292
Date: Jun 9, 2025
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Requisition No: 854585
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: RIGHT OF WAY PROJECT MANAGER - 55000292
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55000292
Salary: $59,795.58 - $77,382.52
Posting Closing Date: 06/23/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
455 / RIGHT OF WAY PRODUCTION
PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE / OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Shayla Brown
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (954) 777-4291
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,299.83 - $2,976.25 /biweekly range / $59,795.58 - $77,382.52 /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:
Right of Way Project Manager – District Four / Transportation Development / Right of Way Production
This position will coordinate and direct the activities on a right of way project. This position will also procure consultant services, review and approve invoices, and review and recommend administrative settlements.
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:
District Four / Transportation Development
3400 West Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Annual Salary Range:
$59,795.58 - $77,382.52
A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,248.00 will be added to the annual salary.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Coordinate and direct the activities on a Right of Way project. Coordinate and direct the activities of Right of Way consultants. Respond to public records requests and related inquiries. Review and recommend administrative settlements. Provide expert property management assistance for project/parcel assignments. Coordinate with other offices to address and resolve issues. Identify and evaluate advance acquisition opportunities.
Ensure and monitor a Quality Control Program. Ensuring data is entered into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS) and SharePoint.
Interpret and communicate right of way policies and procedures. Assist in the development of policies and procedures. Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Procures consultant services. Review and approve invoices.
Monitor, train and assist local governments. Represent Right of Way at public meetings/hearings and workshops, and similar forums.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
+ and understanding of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 24 (Uniform Act), relating to real property acquisition and relocation assistance.
+ real estate principles and practices.
+ quality assurance planning for the acquisition and relocation assistance program.
Skilled in:
+ effectively communicating orally and in writing.
+ the use of personal computers, including a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
Ability to:
+ effectively plan, organize, and work independently.
+ establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
+ identify training needs, and to develop and present effective acquisition and relocation training.
+ implement a quality assurance plan for the acquisition and relocation assistance program.
+ be self-directed and skilled in problem solving.
+ understand and interpret real estate appraisals and right of way maps.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ A high school diploma and eight 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; An associates degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for four years of the required experience. Graduation from the FDOT Real Estate Level II Training Program can substitute for seven years of the required experience. Prior experience as a Right of Way Project Manager can substitute for eight years of the required experience.
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
+ 10 paid holidays a year
+ Generous vacation and sick leave
+ Career advancement opportunities
+ Tuition waiver for public college courses
+ A variety of training opportunities
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309
Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market:Miami
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