Right Of Way Appraiser

Position:
Right of Way Appraiser I

Requisition No: 875664

Agency:
Department of Transportation

D1 Office of Right of Way has the primary mission of acquiring the real property necessary for the construction of transportation facilities within Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk & Sarasota counties.

This position ensures high‑quality, well‑supported appraisal reports by maintaining proactive communication with appraisers, conducting joint inspections, and reviewing draft valuations. The role relies heavily on strong analytical skills to interpret market data, assess valuation methods, identify discrepancies, and recommend appropriate compensation through clear written Review Appraiser Statements and determining whether appraisal services meet payment standards.

• Prepare and review Valuation Services reports, procure consultant services, coordinate with other offices to address and resolve issues, coordinate the activities of Valuation Services consultants, interpret and communicate right‑of‑way policies and procedures.
• Ensure and monitor a Quality Control Program, ensure data is entered into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS), ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Represent Right of Way at public meetings, hearings and workshops, and similar forums.
• Review invoices, respond to public records requests and related inquiries, identify and evaluate advance acquisition opportunities, assist in the development of policies and procedures, monitor, train and assist local governments.

• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)

• Written communication and production of quality appraisal and appraisal review reports, memorandums, letters, and other business reports.
• Oral communication necessary to relate, implement, and follow through on required actions.
• Use of personal computers, including a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Personal and project‑related planning and organizing.

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

• Adherence to Section 215.422, F.S., related to State Comptroller's rules and Department of Transportation's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.
• Responsiveness to emergency situations within a very short time frame and service in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).

• High‑school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of appraisal experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of appraisal experience.
• Graduation from the FDOT Real Estate Level III Training Program and one (1) year of right‑of‑way appraisal experience.
• Prior experience as a Right of Way Appraiser I or II.
• Current certification as a residential or general appraiser.

• 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
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

The State of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. The Florida Department of Transportation values and supports individuals with disabilities and veterans. Reasonable accommodations and preferences are provided as per applicable statutes.