Right of Way Coordinator - TMSD

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Right of Way Coordinator to join our team in Naples, Florida. The position focuses on transportation and stormwater‑related acquisitions for Collier County, located on the southwest coast of Florida. The county is known for its white sandy beaches, world‑class dining, thriving arts and culture, and excellent shopping.

New employees are hired at or near the entry point shown, depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

• Extensive experience in the acquisition of right of way and real property.
• Highly skilled in the preparation of all documents related to right of way and real property acquisition.
• Strong negotiator with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborator and problem‑solver who works well across teams.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates Property Acquisition Specialists.
• Oversees day‑to‑day work, advises and trains the team; assists with complex negotiations.
• Prepares complex legal documents and drafts special provisions.
• Performs complex research and examination of title to real property.
• Reviews construction plans, right of way maps, and legal descriptions; identifies property interests needed; analyzes information and recommends changes that may minimize damages and expenses.
• Prepares Offer Resolutions and Condemnation Resolutions and supporting agenda items; presents or assists in presenting agenda items to the Board of County Commissioners.
• Identifies and processes all project‑wide utility subordinations; coordinates condemnation suit file preparation; negotiates more complex acquisitions.
• Administers title work contracts; orders and reviews all title work; assists Property Acquisition Specialists with determining title and clearance requirements; reviews and approves title work invoices.
• Develops, establishes, and maintains databases, hard‑copy files, and records; provides information systems assistance and troubleshooting to co‑workers as appropriate.
• Assists Right of Way Acquisition Manager with operations, project management, special projects, and development of policies and procedures; assists with staffing interviews and makes hiring recommendations to the Right of Way Acquisition Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Four (4) years of related experience.
• Applicants without a degree should have four (4) additional years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

Essential employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency; the County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident‑by‑incident basis.

This job posting is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.