RIGHT OF WAY AGENT TRAINEE - 55000384

State of Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental, vision and supplemental ins.

Retirement package

10 paid holidays a year

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Job summary

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION in Fort Lauderdale seeks a RIGHT OF WAY AGENT TRAINEE to support district operations within Transportation Development and Right of Way Production. This role conducts negotiations, prepares settlements, and assists in the Work Program, records management, and contract administration.

It also participates in Level II Right of Way Training and supports public meetings and parcel management.

Qualifications

• Three years of real estate experience defined as professional or technical work in right-of-way administration, land management, abstract and title work, or related fields.
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Special requirements include verification processes and compliance with agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with property and business owners and prepare recommended settlement approvals.
• Assist in Work Program, records and funds management and scheduling; provide support with consultant selection and contract administration.
• Participate in Level II Right of Way Training Program and provide public meeting support.
• Provide property management services for parcel assignments and review invoices.

Skills

Effective communications

PC proficiency

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

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Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: RIGHT OF WAY AGENT TRAINEE - 55000384

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

455 / RIGHT OF WAY PRODUCTION

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Shayla Brown

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: [phone]

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

ANTICIPATED HIRING SALARY: $47,964.54 (includes Competitive Area Differential)

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:

Right of Way Agent Trainee- District Four / Transportation Development / District Right of Way Production / Valuation Services

This position will conduct negotiations with property and business owners. Prepare recommended settlement approval. Assist in performing right of way support which includes Work Program, records and funds management and scheduling. Provide support with consultant selection process and contract administration. Participate in Level II Right of Way Training Program.

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 W Commercial Blvd

Annual Salary Range:

$46,716.54 - $62,462.66

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,248.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Conduct negotiations with property and business owners. Prepare recommended settlement approval. Assist in performing right of way support which includes Work Program, records and funds management and scheduling. Provide support with consultant selection process and contract administration. Participate in Level II Right of Way Training Program.

Attend public meetings/hearings and workshops, and similar forums. Provides property management services for parcel assignments. Provides relocation assistance for assigned parcels. Review invoices.

Obtain suit information. Identify and evaluate advance acquisition opportunities. Conduct inspections and inventory of improvements, fixtures and contents of real property.

Assist in public records requests and related inquiries. Assist in the development of policies and procedures. Assist in addressing and resolving issues.

Ensure data is entered into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS). Participate in Quality Control reviews. Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

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

Skilled 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:

Three (3) years of real estate experience defined as professional or technical experience in right-of-way administration; land management; abstract and title work; property management; the sale, acquisition, appraisal of real estate; or other business experience, such as any role in customer service including retail sales. An associate’s

degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for two (2) 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
• 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, 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 Affir... (the remainder of the text remains unchanged) 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 [phone] 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 (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.

Location:

FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

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.