What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Specialist, PN: 20049677 position at State of Ohio - Transportation - District 01?
Real Estate Specialist, PN: 20049677
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 for the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
ODOT's Mission Statement: To provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place. We will:
-Take care of what we have
- Make our system work better
-Improve safety
-Enhance capacity
Job Duties
Performs all acquisition activities which involve permanent right of way change in residual value of property of any value; conducts relocation assistance functions (i.e., determines comparable dwelling for relocation of property owner, determines relocation benefits, researches market & computes expenditures for relocation); or conducts all property disposition activities (i.e., no limit on dollar value) including title research, acquisition of landlocked parcels of excess land, prepares financial analysis for marketability of land or access rights, feasibility studies & plans of action for relocation of acquired structures & documents involved in sale of building demolition contracts & performs activities related to sale of property & property rights; or performs all advertising device control activities (i.e., research & verification of illegal devices) & performs necessary research to prepare removal documentation (i.e., research of titles, site inspection, contacts owners, conducts internal file search, testifies in court).
Prepares documents, reports & correspondence related to project status &/or assignments using a computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office); reviews & responds to informational inquiries & complaints; attends meetings as required, prepares & maintains accurate records & files relating to leasing, purchasing & sale of property (e.g., documentation of all work in process, final acreage figures on property purchased or sold, accurate square foot figures of spaced leased & corresponding rental rates) assists in analysis of real estate valuation &/or studies to determine potential future improvements.
Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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.
- Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, real estate, property management or related field; 12 mos. trg. or exp. in real estate or property management; travel required, must be able to provide own transportation.
- Or Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Real Estate
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
All bargaining units and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.
The selection process for this position will include a structured interview. Candidate responses to the interview questions will be scored and the selection will be made in accordance with the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.
This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.
If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.
Background Check: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
ADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.