RIGHT OF WAY AGENT TRAINEE

Requisition No: 868602 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: RIGHT OF WAY AGENT TRAINEE - 55001831 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55001831 Salary: $46,716.54 Posting Closing Date: 01/28/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONJOB POSTING DESCRIPTION355 / Right of Way OPEN COMPETITIVECAREER SERVICE FULL-TIME CONTACT PERSON: Lyndsey CrosbyCONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-330-1372 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 Three Right of Way This position will participate in the Level II Right of Way Training Program, conduct negotiations with property and business owners as well as provide relocation assistance. This position also provides Right of Way support in various ways. 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 Three Right of Way 1074 Hwy 90 Chipley, FL. 32428 Your Specific Responsibilities: Participates in Level II Right-of-Way Training Program. Conducts negotiations with property and business owners. Provides relocation assistance for assigned parcels. Identifies and evaluates advance acquisition opportunities. Obtains suitable information. Prepares recommended settlement approval. Provides property management services for parcel assignments. Conducts inspections and inventory of improvements, fixtures and contents of real property. Assists in performing right-of-way support, which includes Work Program, records and funds management and scheduling. Provides support with consultant selection process and contract administration. Attends public meetings/hearings and workshops, and similar forums. Assists with public records requests and related inquiries. Assists in addressing and resolving issues. Participates in Quality Control reviews. Ensures data is entered into the Right-of-Way Management System (RWMS). Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Ensures conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Reviews invoices. The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Skills 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. Ability to make decisions and meet deadlines. Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or its equivalent and 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. Post-secondary education can substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. 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 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 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. 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: