Land Bank Real Estate Manager

Join our team today as a Land Bank Real Estate Manager.  This position performs high level administrative and project management involving the execution, coordination, and monitoring of activities involved in the evaluation, GIS mapping, acquisition, holding, leasing and disposal of real property.

We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, employee assistance program, home buyers program, tuition reimbursement and more!  

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION, ACQUISITION, MAINTENANCE & DISPOSITION:

•  Identifies, evaluates and, using GIS, maps blighted, vacant, property acquisition opportunities.

• Develops and implements acquisition strategies and methods to acquire blighted, vacant, properties to meet acquisition goals of the Land Bank Authority.

• Evaluates proposals from developers to utilize the Land Bank Authority’s emerging rent and income property tax exemption program.

• Conducts the execution of acquisition activities including but not limited to property owner correspondence, title examinations, appraisals, surveys, real estate closings, tax sales, and follow up.
• Responds to, executes, and maintains inquiries and correspondence from property owners, industry stakeholders and professionals, potential developers, and external parties regarding real estate matters of the Authority.
• Plans, organizes and assists in the development of real estate instruments and documents to be provided by legal representation and other professional services.
• Manages and coordinates contracted professional services supporting acquisition, maintenance, leasing, and disposition of real property.
• Maintains detailed records of acquisition, maintenance, and disposition activities, including maintaining financial records of acquired properties.
• Assesses redevelopment proposals associated with the disposition and leasing of real property.
• Monitors progress of property redevelopment in accordance with approved redevelopment proposals and affordability standards.
• Assembles, analyzes and prepares detailed activity reports and specialized reports as needed and produces written reports and records in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
• Keeps Executive Director appraised of acquisition, maintenance and disposition progress and problems that require his/her attention.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the Executive Director, Board Members, co-workers, property owners, potential developers, City of Savannah and Chatham County staff, other agencies, attorneys, real estate appraisers, surveyors, property management firms, financial institution personnel, and the general public.
• Performs other tasks assigned by the Executive Director.

RESEARCH AND ORGANIZATION:

• Assists with reviewing and developing departmental and programmatic standard operating procedures, manuals, and materials, as needed.
• Performs advanced analysis using GIS software and other tools to integrate specialized organizational data for a variety of purposes and provides summary statistics for including in reports, research and proposals.

• Performs research, data analysis, and GIS mapping related to the planning of strategic real property acquisition and disposition for purposes of blight remediation and neighborhood improvement and revitalization.
• Gathers, compiles, converts, and inputs data from disparate sources, conducting detailed property site research including but not limited to property ownership, values, tax delinquency, zoning, code violations, tax and map identification, and property descriptions.
• Performs other related duties and projects as requested by the Executive Director.

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, community development, business/public administration, or other relevant field preferred, supplemented by three to five years experience in real estate marketing in sales and/or housing development and planning, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and related work experience (real estate marketing and sales, economic development and/or housing development and planning) that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of real estate practices and laws.
• Knowledge of real estate contracts and related documents.
• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations governing the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of real property.
• Knowledge of real estate appraisal, land use, zoning, and development functions.
• Knowledge of due diligence matters associated with real property acquisition and disposition.
• Knowledge of geographic data management systems.
• Knowledge of research, data analysis, and GIS mapping.
• Knowledge of Tolemi, Building Blocks, and SLATE Software.
• Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in writing detailed and professional reports.
• Skill in preparing detailed powerpoint and graphic presentations.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in research and data analysis.
• Skill in use of various graphics, GIS, planning, research, and data software.
• Skill in short-and long-range plans.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operates a variety of equipment such as calculator, telephone, copier, camera, vehicle, etc.

• Knowledge of Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, and Database Programs, and of specialized property acquisition, management, and GIS software applications.

• Performs general office/administrative duties as required, including attending and conducting meetings, compiling data for reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. Must be available to attend evening or weekend meetings.

• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Work is performed under the general direction of the Director who assigns work in terms of organizational goals and objectives.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include the Land Bank Act of 2012, the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between Chatham County and the City of Savannah establishing the Land Bank Authority, Policies and Procedures, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied project management duties. Considerable analytical ability is needed to select, evaluate, and interpret data from several sources. The unique nature of each situation and the need for accuracy contributes to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to manage and coordinate real property projects involving petitions, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, research, and related functions.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Outside and inside contacts to carry out organizational programs and projects. Contacts are typically with coworkers, City and County staff, professional service providers, contractors and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Requires the ability to communicate with people to convey and/or exchange information, provide services, motivate personnel, resolve problems, justify decisions, and negotiate and settle matters. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from the Executive Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping and includes driving in the community to assess and evaluate property projects. Must be able to carry related objects or materials. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for active work.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.