ROW Maintenance Manager

ROW Maintenance Manager

Salary

$83,182.71 - $130,097.76 Annually

Location

2500 NW 1st Ave Bldg A, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

04808

Department

Public Works and Engineering

Division

Beautification & ROW Maintenance 44/12101

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

X

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Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job - it's your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Why Boca Raton?

As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to their employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether youre starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

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General Statement of Job:

The Right of Way Maintenance Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and oversight of all maintenance, beautification, and operational activities within the Citys public rights-of-way. This position serves as the Citys primary steward of right-of-way corridors, ensuring these spaces are safe, well-maintained, compliant with the engineering design standard manual, visually consistent, and aligned with the level of service standards for a World Class City. This position functions as the central point of coordination for activities conducted within or affecting the right-of-way by City divisions, utility providers, and outside contractors.

Supervisory responsibilities include technical and administrative direction over the personnel engaged in the maintenance and care of medians, roadside landscapes, irrigation systems, and rights-of-way corridors. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Operations and Business Manager.

Essential Functions

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• Plans, organizes, and directs the daily activities of staff, equipment operators, maintenance workers, and contracted personnel engaged in public right-of-way care
• Oversee the repair, maintenance, and cosmetic enhancement of all landscaped medians, roadside plantings, turf, trees, ground covers, pressure cleaning, and hardscape elements
• Monitors and coordinates right-of-way irrigation operations, including routine inspections, system efficiency management, and repair scheduling
• Directs litter control, sidewalk/curb pressure washing, and debris removal along major thoroughfares. Coordinates with the Sanitation division on illegal dumping and manages joint efforts with Code Enforcement
• Ensures strict adherence to Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) guidelines across all field operations to protect crews and the traveling public
• Provides overall direction and approval for multi-year maintenance and beautification contracts, setting program priorities and budget parameters for execution by the Right of Way Program Administrator
• Engages with the Right of Way Program Administrator on contractor performance, program direction, and significant contract issues requiring escalation.
• Prepares and approves the annual operating budget for ROW maintenance activities, incorporating input from division leadership; tracks division revenues and expenditures and compiles financial reports for the Operations and Business Manager.
• Develops, implements, and monitors Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects targeting right-of-way beautification and structural improvements
• Collaborate with the Streets and Stormwater Operations Manager to synchronize complementary field activities; interfaces with Traffic Engineering and Sanitation on access control, lane closures, and storm debris routing
• Serves as the primary municipal point of contact for ROW access, reviewing encroachment permits, utility installations, and outside contractor requests to guarantee restoration meets City expectations
• Coordinates complex corridor activities with federal, state (e.g., FDOT), regional, and local utility providers operating inside the Citys footprint
• Investigates and resolves citizen complaints and inquiries regarding right-of-way conditions; implements timely corrective actions and documents resolutions.
• Prepares and maintains accurate, professional records, operational metrics, and correspondence reflecting divisional workflows; recommends updates to operational policy and code ordinances as needed
• Performs other duties as required to maintain the effective operation of the Citys rights-of-way

Related Tasks

• Mentors and develops division leadership, including succession planning for supervisory and management positions
• Coordinates division-wide emergency response and storm recovery operations, including mutual aid requests and post-storm damage assessments
• Reviews and approves division-level policies, standard operating procedures, and safety protocols
• Performs other related duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and equipment used in the maintenance and care of landscaped rights-of-way, including turf management, ornamental plantings, trees, and irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with right-of-way maintenance operations and related equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable public works maintenance practices and standards mandated by federal, state, and local government regulations, including Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) requirements
• Knowledge of contract management principles and practices applicable to public sector procurement and vendor oversight.
• Knowledge of budget preparation, forecasting, and administration of financial accounting systems.
• Knowledge of GIS applications and work order management systems.

Skilled in:

• Skill in managing contractor performance, interpreting service level agreements (SLAs), and resolving complex technical or financial disputes with vendors and utility companies firmly and tactfully
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and analyzing civil engineering construction plans, utility layouts, plat maps, right-of-way surveys, and landscape design documents
• Skill in projecting labor costs, estimating materials, and managing complex work schedules across multiple concurrent in-house crew projects and contractor work orders
• Skill in identifying infrastructure deficiencies, landscaping diseases, irrigation failures, and right-of-way restoration defects during field inspections
• Skill in leveraging productivity software to track operational metrics, calculate level of service (LOS) data, and monitor divisional performance indicators

Ability to:

• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of multiple occupational groups engaged in concurrent and diverse work activities within the rights-of-way.
• Ability to effectively supervise, train, and evaluate assigned employees and enforce regulations, policies, and safety practices with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including preparation of detailed technical and administrative reports.
• Ability to manage public interaction and respond to citizen complaints with professionalism and thoroughness.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, utility providers, City officials, and the public.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, and evenings as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme heat.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Landscape Management, Horticulture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible state or local government experience in public works operations, right-of-way maintenance, or commercial landscape management
• Five (5) years of experience directly supervising and supporting direct reports at the professional, technical, or managerial level
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class "E" Drivers License with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field may substitute for two (2) years of the non-supervisory experience requirement
• Possession of a Florida Certified Landscape Professional (FCLP) designation, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist credential, or a designation from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA)

Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis: additional four (4) years in lieu of the bachelor's degree, and additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of an Intermediate or Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification, or the ability to obtain it within ninety (90) days of appointment.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Background Screening
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check
• Drug Screening
• Physical Examination
• Employment Verification

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Veterans' Preference: The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

Years of Service Accrual

0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month

5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month

10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month

15 full years and over 14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

Years of Service Percentage

Less than 2 full years 0%

2 to 5 full years 10%

5 to 10 full years 20%

10 full years or more 30%

Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1, each year - Paid during the month of December.

Years of Service Benefit

5 to 10 full years $600 annually

10 to 15 full years $800 annually

15 full years and over $1,000 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.
• The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cignas Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed? NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03

Do you possess a valid State of Florida Class "E" drivers license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment?

• Yes, I have a valid Florida drivers license.
• No, I do not have a Florida drivers license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
• No, I do not have a Florida drivers license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.

04

What area of study is your education?

• Public Administration
• Landscape Management
• Horticulture
• Urban Planning
• Civil Engineering
• Other - Closely related field

05

If you selected Other, please list the related field of study your education is in below. (If you did not answer Other, please input N/A below)

06

Do you have ten years or more progressively responsible state or local government experience in public works operations, right-of-way maintenance, or commercial landscape management?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your progressively responsible state or local government experience in public works operations, right-of-way maintenance, or commercial landscape management. Please note, this experience must be outlined in your application.

08

Do you have Five (5) years of experience directly supervising and supporting direct reports at the professional, technical, or managerial level?

• Yes
• No

09

Please describer your experience directly supervising and supporting direct reports at the professional, technical, or managerial level. Please note, this experience must be outlined in your application.

Required Question

Employer City of Boca Raton

Address 201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432

Phone 561-393-7805

Website http://www.myboca.us