Realty Specialist Manager - PN 20049341

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Tuscarawas County-New Philadelphia Work Locations: District 11 HQ 2201 Reiser Avenue New Philadelphia 44663 Organization: Transportation - District 11 Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Exempt Schedule: Full-time Compensation: $35.
74 - $51.
03 Unposting Date: Apr 4, 2024, 10:59:00 PM Primary Job Skill: Real Estate Technical Skills: Business Professional Skills: Strategic Thinking Agency Contact Name: District 11 Human Resources Agency Contact Information: D11.
HR@dot.
ohio.
gov Realty Specialist Manager - PN 20049341 (2400037A) Job Duties Who We Are: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges.
We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state.
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What’s in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans.
We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
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Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.
Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
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The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
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Official Position Description: In District Real Estate Office, manages all activities related to one or more operational areas (i.
e.
, titles\closings, appraisal, appraisal review, relocation assistance, acquisition, property management) & acts in absence of immediate supervisor.
Coordinates parcel workload assigned to realty specialist team &\or consultant acquisition service providers; supervises personnel &\or contractor involved in title research, closing, appraisal, appraisal review, acquisition, relocation assistance & property management\disposition; reviews all regional acquisition functions to ensure that work is maintained in compliance with state & federal laws, policies, procedures & practices & that such work is performed in conformance with district production schedules; ensures employee productivity expectations\standards are enforced; prepares & maintains acquisition phase of project work plans & all records & reports applicable to the phase in an accurate & up-to-date manner using computer & related software (e.
g.
, Microsoft Office).
Operates state vehicle (e.
g.
, meets with property owners for purpose of acquiring rights-of-way, makes onsite visits to inspect properties, attends public meetings, performs title research at various courthouses, & attends closings at title companies).
Ensures accurate & timely updates & reviews of management information systems as they relate to the delivery of the program (e.
g.
, Ellis, Time Management System {TMS}) & ensures their business rules, policies & procedures are implemented, used & maintained as standard business practices in their designated work environments.
Coordinates all appraisals & appraisal review activities of consultants.
Scopes staff & fee appraisers (e.
g.
, report types, probable issues to address, damages, penalty clauses, completion dates, fees).
Prepares consultants service provider contracts for execution by District Real Estate Administrator (REA).
Coordinates completion of project work plans with District REA & project appraisal reviewers.
Coordinates with project appraisal reviewers in order to determine appropriate appraisal report formats to be assigned to appraisers.
Trains, guides, & works with fee reviewers in order to ensure understanding of ODOT policies & procedures & facilitate timely & compliant appraisal & appraisal review products.
Ensures signed contracts are executed prior to work beginning.
Ensures consultant project managers deliver appraisal products that are timely & in compliance with established policies & procedures & Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
Coordinates all appraisal issues with District REA in order to ensure projects are not impeded by bottlenecks.
Coordinates & administers appraisal reviews of high-value &\or complex appraisals.
Works directly with Central Office staff to devise & implement appraisal & appraisal review process policies & procedures.
Makes recommendations to project managers regarding fair market value (FMV) & assists with project work plans.
Works with staff & fee appraisers & reviewers in order to ensure statewide consistency in all appraisal-related functions.
Provide oversight & training of the districts Local Public Agencies (LPA) process by which cities, villages, townships, county officials, organizations & the affected general public can stay informed & offer input into ODOT’s transportation planning & active projects.
Serves as lead worker to the LPA assigned project(s) that covers all phases of project management with activities & responsibilities resting primarily within real estate & all right of way disciplines & activities & whose primary stakeholders are District personnel & local government agencies.
Monitors existing & proposed federal, state & local legislation for the potential impacts on ODOT right of way acquisitions, government funding & other transportation activities.
Assists in the completion of forms & contractual agreements with Local Public Agencies (LPAs) & monitors progress.
Serve as a liaison between the LPA & ODOT on LPA projects within the districts acquisition program.
Attend public hearings to explain ODOT program, policies & procedures.
Represents district in staff & project meetings; acts as liaison with officials of various municipalities & political subdivisions within the district (e.
g.
, county engineers, county auditors, tax departments, planning commissions, zoning offices).
Prepares correspondence, reports & annual budget requests using a computer & related software (e.
g.
, Microsoft Office); researches issues to help resolve problematic operational deficiencies.
Assists administrator in developing policies, procedures & legislative changes relative to the acquisition of real property using a computer & related software (e.
g.
, Microsoft Office.
Performs quality assurance reviews of real estate functions (e.
g.
contract service providers & local public agencies).
Represent district in private & public meetings, hearings, seminars; conducts staff training courses (e.
g.
, acquisition, appraisal, appraisal review, relocation assistance, property management) & provides technical guidance using a computer & related software (e.
g.
Microsoft Office).
Follows collective bargaining agreement in relation to matters involving union staff; works with labor relations\personnel to respond to grievances or other labor relations issues using a computer & related software (e.
g.
, Microsoft Office).
Ensures basic supervisory responsibilities relative to departmental & divisional policies & procedures are followed (e.
g.
, time & attendance, payroll (KRONOS), TMS, employee evaluations, work rules) as standard practice within work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned by administrator.
Qualifications 8 yrs.
& 6 mos.
trg.
or 8 yrs.
& 6 mos.
exp.
in licensed real estate sales activities; 2 yrs.
trg.
or 2 yrs.
exp.
in supervisory principles & techniques; if assigned to operate a state vehicle to perform real estate activities, must possess valid driver’s license.
-Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in business administration or marketing; 6 yrs.
& 6 mos.
trg.
or 6 yrs.
& 6 mos.
exp.
in licensed real estate sales activities; 2 yrs.
trg.
or 2 yrs.
exp.
in supervisory principles & techniques; if assigned to operate a state vehicle to perform real estate activities, must possess valid driver’s license.
-Or 2 yrs.
exp.
as Realty Specialist Supervisor, 84525; if assigned to operate a state vehicle to perform real estate activities, must possess valid driver’s license.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Real Estate ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Knowledge of business, marketing, real estate sales or real estate property management; public relations; real estate disciplines commensurate with assignments; addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; state & federal guidelines applicable to assigned real estate disciplines; employee training & development; supervisory principles & techniques.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; develop complex reports & position papers; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; responds to complaints from angry citizens & government officials; establish friendly atmosphere as supervisor/manager.
(*)Developed after employment.
This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards.
” ODOT work rules require its’ employees to report secondary employment or a proprietary interest in a business.
If selected for hire with ODOT, would you expect to continue any current secondary employment or proprietary interest in a business? If yes, please explain.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.
An individual assessment of an applicant’s criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States.
Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.