SURVEY TITLE & DOCUMENTS SPECIALIST II - 55008149

State of Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation in Florida is seeking a Survey Title & Documents Specialist II to research public records, determine parcel ownership, and evaluate title reports for accuracy.

The role involves assembling right of way packages, providing mapping guidance, and training staff. Requires three years of related experience and knowledge of Florida title and property law. CAD benefits and salary included.

Qualifications

• Florida Title and Real Estate law, regulations, principles, practices, and public records organizations.
• Public records recording systems, title transfers, probate requirements, title subordinations, and property documents of conveyance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research public records to determine parcel ownership and encumbrances.
• Evaluate and analyze complex title search reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Assemble right of way packages for delivery to Right of Way Administration, including maps and documents.
• Provide advanced technical title and mapping guidance to Title and Documents Staff.
• Train staff in title search and mapping processes and Florida Statutes research for title discrepancies.
• Review complex real property legal descriptions for conveyance instruments.

Skills

Public records

Title search software

Microsoft Office

Communication

Mapping software

Tools

RWMS

Title search software

Microsoft Office

Job description

SURVEY TITLE & DOCUMENTS SPECIALIST II - 55008149

Date: Sep 4, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website .

Requisition No:883101

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SURVEY TITLE & DOCUMENTS SPECIALIST II - 55008149

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
454 / Right of Way Design
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME

ANTICIPATED HIRING SALARY: $60,389.68 (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:

Survey Title & Documents Specialist II / District Four / Transportation Development / Right of Way Design / Mapping and Surveys

This position will research public records to determine parcel ownership and any associated encumbrances for complex parcels. This position will also evaluate, review and analyze complex title search reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

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

Annual Salary Range:

$50,457.39 - $65,297.80

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Researches public records to determine parcel ownership and any associated encumbrances for complex parcels. Performs Quality Assurance Reviews of submitted title searches for donations and easement exchanges.

Evaluates, reviews, and analyzes complex title search reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Assembles right of way packages for delivery to Right of Way Administration, which include marked right of way maps, acquisition documents, title search reports, and transmittal letters. Provides advanced technical title and mapping guidance to Title and Documents Technicians and Title and Documents Specialists.

Assists the section supervisor in providing technical direction and guidance to the offices of Legal, Right of Way, Design, Construction, and Maintenance, consultants, and title companies, with regards to title and mapping matters. Attends meetings with consultants, Department staff, and other governmental agencies to discuss and resolve title issues on surveying & mapping projects in order to achieve a quality end product and meet project schedules.

Trains new and existing employees in the title search and mapping processes and applications. Researches Florida Statutes to assist in resolving title discrepancies on property to be acquired by the Department.

Reviews and composes complex real property legal descriptions for incorporation into instruments of conveyance for required right of way parcels ensuring the needed right of way is completely and accurately described in a manner consistent with acceptable surveying practice. Ensures parent tract properties of take areas are accurately depicted on the right of way map. Checks that all easements identified in the title search reports that lie within take areas are properly depicted on the right of way map.

Prepares Parcel Information Sheets from analysis of title search reports and acquisition take areas. Enters parcel number, ownership, and property interest data into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS).

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

Knowledge of:

• Florida Title and Real Estate law, regulations, principles, practices, and public records organizations
• Public records recording systems, title transfers, probate requirements, title subordinations, and property documents of conveyance
• Principles and techniques of effective written and verbal communication

Skilled in:

• Operating computers working with Microsoft office software and title search software
• Prioritizing work and managing multiple projects
• Analyzing and reviewing advanced complex legal documents, maps, and other public records

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain successful working relationships,
• Work effectively as a team member, and effectively interact with the general public
• Work independently
• Maintain organized files, records, and electronic media

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience in any of the following: 1) eminent domain, 2) right-of-way administration, 3) abstract and title work, 4) as a real estate agent

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
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit:

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 Affhmpressive 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 [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.