Realty Specialist Manager, Pn 20050958

What You Will Do:

Oversee all District Real Estate Acquisition functions.
Lead scope meetings and coordinate real estate operations.
Attend and/or lead internal and external meetings; communicate with other departments, Districts, Central office, consultants and /or communities; prepare correspondence and reports.
Assure accurate and timely updating of systems as they relate to the real estate program, (i.e., Real OS, ELLIS) and assures their business rules, policies, and procedures are implemented, used, and maintained as standard business practice in their designated work environments.
Supervise real estate staff. Along with managing consultant relations.
Who we are looking for:

Someone with leadership skills and customer service mindset
Organized and attention to detail
Adaptability and positive attitude
Someone with negotiations skills/experience
Someone with excellent communication skills
Benefits to you:

• Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals

• At least a 14% employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan

• Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Employee Tuition reimbursement programs

• Work/Life Balance

• The opportunity to work on an important mission

Official Position Description:

Plans, directs, & administers activities related to title/closing, appraisal, appraisal review, relocation assistance, acquisition, and property management (e.g., monitors real estate activities & reviews status of work in progress; reviews & recommends plan revisions; maintains liaison & coordinates activities with central office, & with the attorney general office related to eminent domain filings) & supervises real estate support staff ( e.g., establishes performance goals & measures; monitors output of section; prepares schedules & gives work assignments; conducts performance evaluations, oversees employee training & development; monitors & approves leave; recommends discipline); acts in absence of immediate supervisor; performs quality assurance reviews of real estate functions (e.g., reviews work done by district & contract service providers); Provides assistance & guidance to other district staff, manages sales of excess lands & arranges for appraisal & auction processes; finalizes sales by collection & deposit of proceeds & preparing & executing conveyance instruments; oversees abandonment's & vacation procedures;

Maintains liaison with private businesses & the public related to performing right of way negotiations; drafts contractual agreements; coordinates work with LPA & other governmental agencies (e.g., county engineers, auditors, tax departments, planning commissions and zoning offices); attends inspections; reviews proposed changes, forms, & legal descriptions; performs investigative work in resolving problematic operational deficiencies; encumbers & authorizes State & Federal dollars. Operates state vehicle to travel to courthouse, field inspections & meetings with consultants; administers contracts with right of way service consultants including development of scope of services and work authorization documents, monitoring performance, reviewing invoices, drafting consultant reviews.

Performs related administrative duties to facilitate the operational efficiency of work unit (e.g., prepares correspondence, annual budget requests, contracts, & reports; reviews & responds to complaints utilizing computer & software (e.g., Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel); attends public hearings & meetings with public agencies &/or consultants; analyzes & evaluates consultant proposals; maintains inventory & makes recommendations regarding disposal of excess lands; maintains records).

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*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Valid driver's license required to operate state vehicle.

This position is Overtime Exempt per FLSA standards. This position has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

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.

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.