Survey Title

Requisition No: 829742

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SURVEY TITLE & DOCUMENTS TECHNICIAN - 55012478

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55012478

**Salary**: $33,051.82 - $42,772.94

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2024

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**STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION**

**154 / Surveying and Mapping**

**ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE**

**CAREER SERVICE**

**CONTACT PERSON: Amber Branam**

**CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2203**

**ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $**1,495.56**

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. 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
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- Training opportunities
- Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**: You may 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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

: Maintains project logs for title search requests and processes requests for acquisition documents, revisions, and public record requests as needed. Monitors and assists title search consultants. Reviews title search reports, right of way maps, and documents packages for accuracy. Reviews title search reports provided by other title companies. Obtains and/or performs recertification of title searches through a search of the public records and/or other real property systems.

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. Compiles project kick off packages which requires researching and obtaining last deeds of record, property appraiser maps and subdivision plats. Proofs legal descriptions and documents as prepared by other Surveying and Mapping staff.

Provides assistance to other Offices, such as Right of Way Administration, Legal, Utilities, Construction, and Maintenance, in researching Department owned title interests. Assists in the research, mapping, and review of special projects which include right of way donations, property management transactions, and legal exhibits.

Prepares proper forms and documentation for acquisition of real property based on title searches in accordance with the Right of Way Manual. Researches public records to determine parcel ownership and any associated encumbrances. Prepares the parcel information sheet from review of title search report and acquisition take areas. May input data as required into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS).

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**: Knowledge of Florida Title and Real Estate law, regulations, principles, practices, and public records organization; Knowledge of public records recording systems, title transfers, probate requirements, title subordinations, and property documents of conveyance; Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective written and verbal communication; Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships, to work effectively as a team member, and effectively interact with the general public; Ability to navigate County Property Appraiser websites; Ability to work independently; Ability to maintain organized files, records, and electronic media; Skill in operating computers, working with Microsof