ACQUISITION ADMINISTRATOR - 55000134

Florida; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer paid)

Life insurance policy

Dental and vision

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation is seeking an Acquisition Administrator - Production in Bartow, FL. The role leads acquisition activities, procures consultant services, and ensures Right-of-Way data integrity in RWMS.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, review settlements, and coordinate with local governments while ensuring compliance with CFR Part 24 and DOT policies. A strong knowledge base and collaborative mindset are essential for success at FDOT.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of 49 CFR Part 24 (Uniform Act) relating to real property acquisition and relocation assistance.
• Knowledge of real estate principles and practices.
• Knowledge of quality assurance planning for the acquisition and relocation assistance program.
• Skilled in effectively communicating orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize, and work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
• Ability to identify training needs and develop acquisition training.
• Ability to implement a quality assurance plan for the acquisition and relocation assistance program.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees and directs acquisition-related activities, including consultant services and invoices.
• Coordinate and direct Right-of-Way consultants and review invoices.
• Interpret and communicate Right of Way policies and procedures; develop and monitor QA programs.
• Respond to public records requests and coordinate with other offices to resolve issues.
• Identify advance acquisition opportunities and ensure Right of Way representation at meetings and workshops.
• Review and recommend administrative settlements and assist local governments.

Skills

Communication

PC skills

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

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Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ACQUISITION ADMINISTRATOR - 55000134

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

155 / Right of Way

INTERNAL AGENCY

INTERNAL AGENCY: Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: [phone]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,330.67 / biweekly / $86,597.42 / 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.

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.

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:

Acquisition Administrator - Production

Coordinate and direct the activities in the discipline of Acquisition. Procures consultant services. Coordinate and direct the activities of Right-of-Way consultants. Review and approve invoices. Ensure data is entered into the Rightof Way Management System (RWMS). Respond to public records requests and related inquiries. Coordinate with other offices to address and resolve issues. Identify and evaluate advance acquisition opportunities. Ensure Right Of Way respresentation at public meetings/hearings and workshops, and similar forums. Review and recommend administrative settlements. Monitor, train and assist local governments.

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:

FDOT

Office of Right of Way

801 N Broadway Ave

Bartow, FL 33830

$86,597.42

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Supervises employees spending the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work. Has the authority to effectively recommend the hiring, transferring, suspension, layoff, recalls, promotions, discharges, assignments, rewards, or disciplinary actions for subordinate employees.

Coordinate and direct the activities in the discipline of Acquisition. Procures consultant services. Coordinate and direct the activities of Right-of-Way consultants. Review and approve invoices.

Interpret and communicate Right of Way policies and procedures. Assist in the development of policies and procedures. Ensure and monitor a Quality Control Program. Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ensure data is entered into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS).

Respond to public records requests and related inquiries. Coordinate with other offices to address and resolve issues. Identify and evaluate advance acquisition opportunities. Ensure Right of Way representation at public meetings/hearings and workshops, and similar forums.

Review and recommend administrative settlements. Monitor, train and assist local governments.

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge and understanding of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 24 (Uniform Act), relating to real property acquisition and relocation assistance.
• Knowledge of real estate principles and practices
• Knowledge of quality assurance planning for the acquisition and relocation assistance program.

Skills in:

• Skilled in effectively communicating orally and in writing.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers, including a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

Ability to:

• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
• Ability to identify training needs, and to develop and present effective acquisition and relocation training.
• Ability to implement a quality assurance plan for the acquisition and relocation assistance program.
• Ability to be self-directed and skilled in problem solving.
• Ability to understand and interpret real estate appraisals and right of way maps.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, Florida Statutes (FS), related to State Comptroller’s rules and Department of Transportation (DOT) invoice processing and warrant distribution. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations withing a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).

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
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

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 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 Aff'

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.