DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF RIGHT OF WAY-55009942
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 864866
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF RIGHT OF WAY-55009942
Pay Plan: SMS
Position Number: 55009942
Salary: $158,895.69-$205,629.71
Posting Closing Date: 11/25/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
976 / Office of Right of Way
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Laura Montauk
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: laura.montauk@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $6,111.37- $7,908.84 /biweekly range
/ $158,895.69 - $205,629.71/annual 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 Department of Transportation seeks a demonstrated leader with experience and potential in the following leadership core competencies:
LEADING PEOPLE – Candidate must possess the abilities to develop and implement strategies to maximize and foster employee performance, excellence, and high ethical standards in meeting the Department’s vision, mission, and goals.
LEADING CHANGE – Candidate must possess the abilities to foster a work environment that encourages creative thinking, maintains focus and persistence even under adversity, and balances change with stability and continuity while striving to improve services.
COMMUNICATIONS & BUILDING COALITIONS – Candidate must possess the abilities to explain and advocate for facts and ideas in a persuasive manner while communicating and negotiating with individuals and groups.
BUSINESS JUDGMENT – Candidate must demonstrate competencies in applying management principles and exercising sound decision making in finance, human resources, technology, procurement, and support operations to ensure effective and efficient operations.
The Work You Will Do:
Director, Office of Right of Way
This role leads the Office of Right of Way in the development and implementation statewide policies, procedures, standards and training. Establishing and monitoring compliance standards.
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:
Office of Right of Way
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Annual Salary Range:
$158,895.69 - $205,629.71
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Develop and implement statewide policies, procedures, standards, and training in the major functional a
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