Right of Way Manager jobs in Orlando, FL

Requisition No: 826947

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DISTRICT RIGHT OF WAY MANAGER - 55001064

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55001064

Salary: $157,093.56

Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2024

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

835 / Right of Way

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Shona Buie

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 407-264-3360

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Shona.Buie@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $6,042.06

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: Direct the District Right of Way program, including appraisal, appraisal review, acquisition, relocation, property management, records management, and management support functions. Direct the District Right of Way Work Program and operating budget. Review and approve all project certifications. Manage employees including planning, organizing, coordinating, and scheduling assigned work for employees. Participate in applicant selection and hiring process. Provide employee orientation and training and prepare employee performance evaluations.

Ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Assist in the development of policies and procedures. Make policy decisions relative to right of way for Turnpike, including final approval of administrative increases used in negotiations. Has responsibility for approving just compensation. Has final Department authority on all settlements and fees.

Oversee the assignment of the Department's client representative. Coordinate with General Counsel and Eminent Domain attorneys and give approval on all final judgments, stipulated settlements and fees involved in the eminent domain process. Provide expert support necessary for trial attorneys.

Maintain effective professional relationships with other government officials and the general public. Liaison with Federal Highway Administration, other state agencies, and other state jurisdictions relating to right of way.

Maintain inventory of all Department properties and handle disposal or disposition of such properties.

Assists the District Title VI Coordinator in monitoring and reporting the Department's compliance with Title VI and related statutes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws and Department procedures; Knowledge of real estate, appraisal and eminent domain principles and practices; Knowledge of computerized systems and right of way management system; Knowledge of management principles and practices; Ability to supervise people; Ability to formulate policies and procedures; Ability to organize work assignments to meet production requirements; Ability to map, analyze and monitor right of way processes; Ability to effectively communicate; Ability to assess budgetary needs.

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.