RIGHT OF WAY AGENT II - 55002721

Right of Way Agent II

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 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 II / District Right of Way This position will contribute to the agency by ensuring all people, residential and business are relocated from the acquired property in a timely and respectful manner. 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 Right of Way D7 HEADQUARTERS 11201 N. McKinley Drive Tampa, Florida 33612 Your Specific Responsibilities : Assists displacees in preparation and filing of claim applications for relocation assistance. Interview potential displacees, both owners and tenants, explains relocation assistance programs, and determines the eligibility and the extent to which they are to receive moving costs, and / or replacement housing benefits. Ensures conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Provides relocation assistance for complex parcel assignments. Conducts inspections and inventory of improvements, fixtures, and contents of property acquired for right of way as it relates to the relocation program. Ensures data is entered into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS). Represents Right of Way at public meetings / hearings and workshops, and similar 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. Real Estate principles and practices. Quality Assurance planning for the acquisition and relocation assistance program. Skills in : Effectively communicating orally and in writing. Ability to : Effectively plan, organize, and work independently. Operate a personal computer using word processing. Establish and maintain good working relationships with others. Identify training needs, and to develop and present effective acquisition and relocation training. Implement a quality assurance plan for the acquisition and relocation assistance program. Be self-directed and skilled in problem solving. Understand and interpret real estate appraisals and right of way maps. Minimum Qualifications : Prior experience as a Right of Way Agent II, or seven (7) years of real estate experience defined as professional or technical experience in right-of-way administration, land management, abstract and title work, property management, or the sale, acquisition or appraisal of real estate; or graduation from an FDOT Real Estate Level II Training Program. Post-secondary education can also substitute for the required 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) 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. 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. 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 : Tampa, FL, US, 33612 Nearest Major Market : Tampa