RIGHT OF WAY PROJECT MANAGER

Right Of Way Project Manager - 55000545

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. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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. 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 5 / Right of Way Production / Appraisal & Acquisition

This position supports the agency's mission by coordinating and directing the activities on right of way projects and right of way consultants. Responsibilities include conducting expert negotiations with property and business owners, coordinate business damage activities, provide expert relocation and property management assistance.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and direct the activities on a Right-of-Way project.
• Coordinate and direct the activities of the Right-of-Way Consultants.
• Ensure and monitor a Quality Control Program.
• Conduct expert negotiations with property and business owners for complex parcel assignments and coordinate business damage activities.
• Deliver Notice to Owner, prepares offer package and make offer within established core process mapping requirements; Deliver Notice to Business Owner: acquire all assigned parcels.
• Provide expert relocation assistance for complex parcel assignments.
• Plan for Relocation Needs Assessment Surveys to be reviewed, approved and delivered no later than the established deadline.
• Obtain suit information. Assemble, submit and coordinate preparation efforts among the agent/consultant, suit coordinator and the attorney by scheduled dates to meet project schedules per Production Status Report or suit plan schedule.
• Provide expert property management assistance for project/parcel assignments.
• Conduct inspections and inventory of improvements, fixtures and contents of real property according to established schedules and core process targets.
• Plan and execute asbestos and demolition related activities according to established schedules and core process targets.
• Ensure excess properties owned by the department for 10 years are identified and reviewed for possible surplus.
• Interpret and communicate Right-of-Way policies and procedures.
• Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures.
• Procures consultant services.
• Review and approve invoices.
• Respond to public records requests and related inquiries.
• Coordinate with other offices to address and resolve issues.
• Represent Right-of-Way at public meetings/hearing and workshops, and similar forums.
• Monitor, train and assist local governments.
• Review and recommend administrative settlements.
• Identify and evaluate advance acquisition opportunities.
• Ensure data is entered into the Right-of-Way Management System (RWMS).
• Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and direct work activities on right of way projects to ensure compliant, and a high-quality product delivered in support of right of way certification dates. Vendor/warrant processing is required to perform these duties.

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.

Skills in: Use of personal computers, including a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software. Effectively communicating orally and in writing

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. To be self-directed and skilled in problem solving. Understand and interpret real estate appraisals and right of way maps.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

This position is responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S. related State Comptroller's rules and Department of Transportation's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. On an as needed basis may be required during periods of emergency and/or disaster recovery upon request by appropriate authority, to work beyond established work schedule at night and/or state-wide, including weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years of real estate experience, or graduation from the FDOT Real Estate Level II Training Program and one (1) year of right of way experience. Prior experience as a Right of Way Project Manager, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 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; or the sale; acquisition or appraisal of real estate, or an associate's degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of real estate 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)

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, provide a letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS, or provide other documentation as proof of an exemption.

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. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.

Location: DELAND, FL, US, 32720 DELAND, FL, US, 32724