Right of Way Agent jobs in Miami, FL

Requisition No: 827125 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: RIGHT OF WAY AGENT TRAINEE - 55005588

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55005588 

Salary:  $41,886.23 - $54,205.71 

Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2024 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

655/District /Right of Way

Right of Way Agent/Trainee

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE  

CONTACT PERSON:  Emma Halim     

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5178

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Emma.Halim@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $ 1,611.01 - $2,084.84

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.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Participate in the Level II Right of Way Specialist Training Program.

Provides property management assistance for project/parcel assignments including the preparation of lease agreements and conveyance documents as they relate to surplus and temporary surplus property. Interpret, communicate, and apply right of way policies and procedures. Conduct inspections of leased and project related parcels. Assist with data entry into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS).

Coordinate with Relocation Unit as to final relocation plans and timeline and assess how it may impact final clearing of right of way for project certification. Assist in addressing and resolving issues. Assist in the identification and clearing of encroachments in the right of way and with the process of demolishing improvements.

Participate in Quality Control Reviews; ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; ensure data is entered into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS) and all related systems used by our department.

Assist with public records requests and related inquiries. Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Attend public meetings/hearings and workshops, and similar forums.

Coordinate with other offices to address and resolve issues. Assist in the development of policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Skilled in effective written and oral communications. Skilled in 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. Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships. Ability to analyze, interpret, and implement appropriate statutory and procedure requirements. Ability to effectively plan, organize, and work independently. Ability to make decisions and meet deadlines.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: N/A

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: This position is responsible 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.  This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college of university, or an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and tow (2) years or real estate/other related business experience, or a High School Diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of real estate/other related business experience.

As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

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 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.