Real Property Specialist 3
ID3846Pay Range
Hiring Range: $53,768.00- $69,888.00
Close Date:3/12/21
Working Title: Real Property Specialist 3
Location: 509 East Avenue South, Clearwater, FL 33756
The portfolio of Real Property throughout Pinellas County may just be one of the most beautiful and diverse ones in the state of Florida! Currently we are seeking a Real Property Specialist 3 who will perform advanced professional office and field work in the acquisition, sale, release, leasing and management of real property for a wide range of Pinellas County programs and activities, with a specific concentration on petitions for vacation. The employee in this position applies expert knowledge of real estate, specifically, to complete acquisition of property by; purchase and sale agreements, easements, right of entry, and the use of property by means of lease agreements, recreation licenses, antenna and tower agreements, access agreements, permits, and for other activities.
Duties include completing major projects covering high priority, complex, and difficult assignments, prepares for and participates in real estate closings, exercises highly independent judgment when conducting field negotiations, defines terms for conveyance of property, as well as, for leasing or licensing of real property or space. Incumbent interacts independently with customers, clients, and officials to solve problems and provides program advice and assistance to lower level personnel, as well as, other county department managers and senior officials, provides training, guidance, and technical assistance to lower level personnel. The difference between the level of this class and the other Real Property Specialist classes is due to the defined scope with a specific concentration on petitions for vacation, complexity and finality of action. The incumbent exercises a high degree of independence and consults with senior department staff or managers on unusual or unprecedented and controversial major assignments and reports to a senior manager, supervisor or designee.
Position Specific Requirements
Experience – professional experience in corporate, commercial, or public sector real estate practices and negotiating real estate or other contracts that includes supervision, team leadership or supervisory training.
Education – degree with major coursework in business, public administration, real estate, finance, contracts, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience as described above; or
- Associate degree as described above, and at least 5 years of experience as described above; or
- Bachelor’s degree as described above, and at least 3 years of experience as described above; or
- Master’s degree as described above, and at least 1 year of experience as described above; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Additional Requirements
- Must obtain a Florida real estate license within 1 year of hire.
- Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Highly Desirable
- Knowledge of government real estate acquisition, including easement and ROW, disposition/sale, and leasing principles and practices.
- GIS Mapping or ESRi Experience.
- Knowledge of property appraisal methods and ability to analyze and challenge appraisals.
- Knowledge of title search, survey and environmental assessment/remediation techniques and skill to apply
to real estate practices. - Possesses a high level of writing skills in areas of composition, grammar, and punctuation.
- Knowledge of computers and database management.
- Skill in property negotiations for lease and acquisitions or sales agreements.
- Skill in oral communication and building professional business relationships.
- Ability to apply computer applications and software.
- Ability to read and interpret appraisals, surveys, title reports, engineering plans, and environmental reports.
Illustrative Tasks
- Performs as a leader and expert in all facets of real property programs and services.
- Negotiates, coordinates, and completes property transactions by petition, including the writing, grammar, and proofreading skills needed to produce staff reports, resolutions, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Coordinates procedures and prepares documents necessary to complete petitions to vacate.
- Researches assessments and other public records to identity property ownership and determine property rights.
- Coordinates with county entities, public utilities and independent professionals for the preparation of sketch and legal descriptions, exhibits, inspections, advertisements, and mailings.
- Plans, monitors, facilitates, and manages the petition to vacate process with the citizen and county staff.
- Utilizes communication and customer service skills to manage the petition to vacate process including receiving initial requests, applications, and payments; guiding the petitioner through the process, answering questions, and providing status updates; preparing the petitioner for the Board of County Commissioners meeting; and following up with the petitioner after the public hearing.
- Develops staff report and resolution documents for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Manages and coordinates multiple petition requests simultaneously, including site visits and meetings with the petitioner and stakeholders, advertisements and mailings, placement of necessary public notice signage, preparation of PowerPoint presentations, and follow-up with the petitioner after the Board of County Commissioners’ decision.
- Presents petitions for consideration and discussion to County staff, County Attorney’s Office and citizens.
- Maintains report on status on individual petitions.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
- Performs acquisition of easements and rights of way for public projects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge in the acquisition and disposition of real property as it relates to rights of way and easements.
- Knowledge of title search, survey, and environmental assessment techniques and skill to apply to real estate practices.
- Knowledge of purchase of real property through various methods, to include condemnation and voluntary acquisitions.
- Knowledge of statutory requirements for petitions to vacate.
- Knowledge of legal instruments involved in real estate transactions, such as, but not limited to deeds, leases, escrow paper and title reports.
- Knowledge of professional composition, grammar, and writing skills.
- Knowledge of computers and database management.
- Skill in oral communication and building professional business relationships.
- Skill in presenting technical information to supervisor, County staff, and citizens.
- Ability to read and interpret maps, parcel sketches, construction plans, plats and legal descriptions.
- Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization and citizens.
- Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work on multiple projects.
- Ability to adhere to required timeframes.
