Job Description

Requisition No: 858709 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: RIGHT OF WAY APPRAISER I - 55008667

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55008667 

Salary: $63,474.48 - $82,143.45 

Posting Closing Date: 08/26/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

655 / Right of Way Production

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Marta Flores

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5123

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Marta.Flores@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,441.33 - $3,159.36/biweekly range

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 Appraiser I/District Six - Valuation

This position will contribute to the agency by performing quality review of real estate appraisal reports for negotiation purposes. This role also involves completing Value Finding Appraisal Reports for internal use. It will also perform Cost Estimates for Work Program and Planning and Design teams. The cost estimating process involves working with project managers and other personnel in various departments and analyzing property impacts. It requires the review and approval of invoices for services rendered. This position will also provide estimates of market value and market rent for FDOT surplus properties.

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:

Right of Way Administration/1000 NW 111 Avenue Miami, FL 33172

Annual Salary Range:

$ 63,474.48 - $82,143.45

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position will conduct appraisals by way of field visits. Performs all types of complete narrative appraisals and complete reviews on all types of appraisals and cost estimates, including more complicated appraisals with unusual physical features, limitations, or restrictions on all types of properties. This includes all appraisal purposes. All in accordance with established deadlines.

Prepares complete Right of Way Cost Estimates according to Florida Department of Transportation’s guidelines. All in accordance with established deadlines. Maintains current and complete Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Production reports and/or logs. Review of the Right of Way management System for completeness.

Interacts with various Appraisal, Governmental and Right of Way organizations and agencies. 

Approves invoices in a timely manner 

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Skills in:

• Skilled at written communication and production of quality appraisal and appraisal review reports, memorandums, letters, and other business reports. Skilled in oral communication necessary to relate, implement, and follow through on required actions. Skilled in the use of personal computers, including a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software. Skilled at both personal and project related planning and organizing.

Ability to:

• Ability to perform and review complex eminent domain appraisals. Ability to accomplish assignments with no minimal supervision or assistance. Ability to understand right of way maps and highway and bridge construction plans, and understand the impact of a project on real estate values. Ability to suggest alternative construction locations or techniques that would lessen the impacts on affected properties. Ability to quickly assess factors that significantly impact recommended compensation, appraisal complexity, contracting and production processes. Ability to calculate professional staff hours required to appraise a specific parcel or property. Ability to identify, research and assess pertinent market data. Ability to form effective working relationships with numerous persons internal and external to the Department. Ability to quickly adapt to, and carry out, changes.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• N/A

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• During a declared emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the District as needed. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years of appraisal experience or prior experience as a Right of Way Appraiser I or II or four (4) years of appraisal experience and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or graduation from the FDOT Real Estate Level III Training Program and one (1) year of right of way appraisal experience, or current certification as a residential or general appraiser.

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

• 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:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct the 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 accommodation 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. 

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