Requisition No: 850663
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DEPUTY RIGHT OF WAY MANAGER-PRODUCTION - 55000079
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55000079
Salary: $91,705.94 - $118,678.27
Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
155 / RIGHT OF WAY
ANTICIPATED VACANCY
INTERNAL AGENCY: Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Jackie Braswell
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2401
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Jackie.braswell@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $4,149.59 ($107,889.34)
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 one FDOT 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:
Deputy Right of Way Manager - Production / Director of Production, RIght of Way, Production
This position will:
This position contributes to the agency by overseeing and manage the Right of Way Production Program specifically in the areas of Acquisition and Relocation. The person in this role will ensure compliance with Right of Way policies, procedures and statutes while providing essential technical support to both internal and external stakeholders. This position will also assist in monitoring, training, and assisting local governments on LAP projects when federal funds are used. They will serve as the Department’s client representative at mediations as well as serve as a backup to the Right of Way Manager in day-to-day duties. Most importantly, this position ensures that Right of Way parcels are acquired in a timely manner so Projects can be certified for construction.
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 trainings and instructor led courses.
Where You Will Work:
FDOT District 1, 801 N. Broadway, Bartow, FL 33830
Anticipated Pay:
$4,149.59 /biweekly
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Supervise employees; plan organize, coordinate, and schedule assigned work for employees. Participate in applicant selection and hiring process. Provide employee orientation and training, and prepare employee performance evaluations. Recruit and select applicants. Manage Production Program.
Serve as the Department's client representative. Assist the District VI Coordinator in monitoring and reporting the Department's compliance with Title VI and related statues.
Develop, implement and ensure a Quality Control Program. Assist the Right of Way Manager in developing and implementing policies and procedures. Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, requlation, policies and procedures.
Authorize the execution of Right of Way certifications. Review and approve invoices.
Monitor, train and assist local governments. Respond to public records requests and related inquiries. Represent Right of Way at public meeting/hearings and workshops, and similiar 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.
- Quality assurance planning for the acquisition and relocation assistance program.
Skills in:
- Use of personal computers, including working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Effectively communicating orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
Ability to:
- Identify training needs and to develop and present effective acquisition and relocation training.
- Be self-directed and skilled in problem solving.
- Understand and interpret real estate appraisals and right of way maps.
- Plan, organize, coordinate and perform multiple work assignments/tasks.
- Work independently.
- Develop, commit to and meet project schedules.
Other Job-Related Requirements:
This position is reposnsible 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. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team.
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 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.
