Requisition No: 813221
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: SURVEY TITLE & DOCUMENTS SPECIALIST I – 55008209
Position Number: 55008209
Salary: $42,322.30 – $54,770.03
Posting Closing Date: 10/13/2023
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
454 / RIGHT OF WAY DESIGN
PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE / OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Monifa Godfrey-Baker
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (954) 777-4646
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Monifa.Godfrey-Baker@dot.state.fl.us
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. 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
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- Training opportunities
- Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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!
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
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: Evaluates, reviews, and analyzes title search reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Assembles right of way packages for delivery to Right of Way Administration, which include marked right of way maps, acquisition documents, title search reports, and transmittal letters. Provides technical title and mapping assistance to Title and Documents Technicians.
Researches public records to determine parcel ownership and any associated encumbrances for complex parcels. Performs Quality Assurance Reviews of submitted title searches for donations and easement exchanges.
Reviews and composes real property legal descriptions for incorporation into instruments of conveyance for required right of way parcels, ensuring the needed right of way is completely and accurately described in a manner consistent with acceptable surveying practice. Ensures parent tract properties of take areas are accurately depicted on the right of way map. Checks that all easements identified in the title search reports that lie within take areas are properly depicted on the right of way map.
Assists the section supervisor in providing technical direction and guidance to the Offices of Legal, Right of Way, Design, Construction, Maintenance, consultants, and title companies, with regards to title and mapping matters. Attends meetings with consultants, Department staff, and other governmental agencies to discuss and resolve title issues on surveying & mapping projects in order to achieve a quality end product and meet project schedules.
Prepares Parcel Information Sheets from analysis to title search reports and acquisition take areas. Enters parcel number, ownership, and property interest data into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Florida Title and Real Estate law, regulations, principles, and practices and public records organizations. Knowledge of public records recording systems, title transfers, probate requirements, title subordinations, and property documents of conveyance. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective written and verbal communication. Skilled in operating computers working with Microsoft office software and title search software. Skilled in prioritizing work and managing projects. Skilled in analyzing and reviewing advanced legal documents, maps, and other public records. Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships, to work effectively as a team member, and effectively interact with the general public. Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain organized files, records, and electronic media.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in any of the following: 1) right-of-way administration, 2) abstract and title work, 3) as a real estate agent.
AS A CANDIDATE, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION (I.E. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS, ETC.) TO VERIFY MEETING THESE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.
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 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.