Real Property Specialist

Recruitment #1712-RPSPECGENM-001

Date Opened 12/11/2017 12:01:00 PM
Filing Deadline Extended
Salary $35,838.40 – $56,888.00/year
Department Real Estate & Facilities Services
Job Type Open Recruitment
Employment Type Full-Time

WHY JOIN US

Hillsborough County Government provides employees with careers that are both professionally and personally rewarding. With a wide range of independent agencies to choose from, the opportunities within Hillsborough County Government are endless! You are not just an employee within the government, you are an ambassador and business partner making a huge impact within our community that helps shape our future.

WHY WE EXIST

Our mission is to provide effective quality service at a reasonable cost with courtesy, integrity and accountability in a manner that protects and enhances the quality of life of our diverse population.

WHAT MATTERS MOST

Hillsborough County Government is guided by our shared values that help us deliver on the promise of effective quality service. We expect and demonstrate:

  • Customer Commitment: Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service.
  • Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity: Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
  • Organizational Excellence: Takes ownership for excellence through one’s personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
  • Success through Teamwork: Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Skilled in researching and analyzing real estate ownership and title information
  • Skilled in reviewing legal descriptions, title reports, and real estate transaction documents
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to land acquisition and disposition
  • Knowledge of real estate practices and procedures
  • Strong experience performing technical reviews of right-of-way maps, legal descriptions, and/or surveys
  • Experience in commercial and governmental real estate transactions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university with a major in Real Estate, Business, Public Administration, Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geography, or other related field;

and
One year of experience with real property title review, appraisal, acquisition, disposition, and research;

Or

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below  And Possession of a valid Driver License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands:

In this position there may be long periods of sitting and standing.  Also, at times lifting up to 25lbs is required.  Driving may be required for meetings and out of the office projects.

Work Environment:

This is a fast-paced office environment where multi-tasking is essential.  Requires limited travel.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to land acquisition and disposition.
  • Knowledge of legal descriptions, title abstracting, and real estate transaction documents.
  • Knowledge of real estate appraisal practices and procedures.
  • Skill in inspecting and negotiating acquisition of real property.
  • Skill in researching and abstracting real estate ownership and title information.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions.
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
  • Ability to use a computer and job-related software.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

  • Negotiates and coordinates the acquisition and disposition of real property.
  • Prepares, reviews, and/or interprets legal descriptions and identifies the appropriate legal instruments for conveyance.
  • Coordinates and conducts closings for real property.
  • Researches legal records and provides technical assistance to the public and other agencies.
  • Conducts field inspections and collects data on real properties for acquisition or disposition by the County.
  • Performs title abstracting, updating, and examination to determine status of real property title.
  • Maintains County real property inventory.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

 

CONCLUSION

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

We offer much more than the competitive pay you expect. We value our employees and Hillsborough County Government is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. And because we understand that no two people are exactly alike, you can choose what best suits the needs of you and your family.

  • Health Plan: The County pays towards health insurance premiums for all employees. Employees can select from three health care plan options. Coverage is effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
  • Dental Insurance: Employees are eligible to enroll in the dental coverage and choose from four options: High DMO, Low DMO, a network Open Access Plan, and a PPO. Coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
  • Vision Care: Employees and their dependents are eligible to enroll in the vision coverage. Co-payment coverage includes exams, lens and frame, as well as an allowable contact lens expense. Coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
  • Employee Assistance Program: This program provides all employees and family members with professional, confidential counseling sessions. All employees and dependents are afforded up to six (6) free visits per Plan year. Coverage begins on the first day of employment.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Employees may be reimbursed up to $1,000 (undergraduate), $2000 (graduate) per fiscal year for classes at an accredited college or university for courses that enhance your ability to perform your current job duties.
  • Holidays: Employees receive up to 12 paid holidays per year.

Visit our Employee Benefits page for more exciting details.

Veteran’s Preference:

Do you qualify for Veteran’s Preference? Preference will only be entitled upon initial appointment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. Documentation that clearly shows dates of service, campaign awards or medals received, and character of discharge (DD-214 Member-4 or Service-2 copy) to support entitlement to preference must be provided at the time of application.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hillsborough County Government provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Hillsborough County Government complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Hillsborough County welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application and testing process. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation requests will be on a case-by-case basis.

Hillsborough County Government expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Hillsborough County Government’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge

Hillsborough County is a drug free workplace.

Response/Recovery Activities:

Employees may be required to participate in response/recovery activities in response to a major emergency or natural disasters affecting County operations. In such situations, every effort will be made to maintain operations, but employees may be assigned to carry out response activities suited to their skills and capabilities. *MON*

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