Real Estate Manager

Real Estate Manager

Salary

$104,545.78 - $177,727.81 Annually

Location

Division of Public Works - Frederick, MD

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

FY27-00233

Department

DPW Administration

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
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JOB INFORMATION

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm; full benefits; partial telework may be available in accordance with Division policies

This position oversees the acquisition, management, and disposition of County-owned and leased properties, including negotiation and administration of leases, easements, and memoranda of understanding. It directs property operations and facility programs to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant use of County assets. Responsibilities include supervising staff and consultants, coordinating capital project support, and managing property-related contracts, records, and transactions. Supervision is received from the Department Head, Office of Real Estate.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment

• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover

• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)

• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending

• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care

• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit

• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

• Vesting after 5 years of service

• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program

• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate real property acquisition and disposal efforts with County departments, the City of Frederick, State agencies, Private Developers, and municipalities
• Manage the use and operation of County facilities by employees and the public
• Establish long and short-term land management and facility needs and recommend initiatives
• Lead negotiations with tenants and landlords to procure, renew, and manage leases and rental agreements for County-owned and leased properties
• Review, process, and approve requests to access County properties and utilize County-owned facilities
• Develop budgets for land acquisition and operational budget during annual CIP preparation
• Perform budget analyses to evaluate real property acquisition cost vs benefits analysis, lease/construction costs and estimate value of County facility assets
• Gather, research, and prepare reports for County property and easement dispute resolution
• Manage the disposition of County-owned fixtures, furnishings, and equipment during demolition, renovation, and relocation activities
• Prepare, procure, and administer contracts for land acquisition and disposition tasks, including real estate consultation, real estate related attorney services, appraisals, surveys, environmental assessments, etc.
• Consult with property owners and conduct negotiations to secure deeds, easements, permits, options, agreements, leases, and purchase property for Division of Public Works projects and other County Divisions, as needed.
• Assist with identifying and prioritizing potential land acquisitions using funding criteria and master plan recommendations
• Assist with the management of space assignments by assessing space requirements and performing space allocation studies required for the responsible management of County assets
• Facilitate department relocations with affected agencies, Property Management, and Project Management staff
• Develop, implement, and update real property acquisition and management policies, practices, and procedures
• Draft, execute, and record easement documents required to facilitate CIP projects
• Create, maintain, track, and administer agreements to transfer real property, secure easements, gain temporary rights-of-entry to properties, purchase rights-of-way, relocating property owners, etc., and facilitate executors signatures
• Review and assess contracted appraisals of real estate and perform in-house estimates of real property values as necessary per County Land Acquisition policies
• Estimate expenses and effort associated with, renters, lessees, etc.
• Verify titles and records of deeds, easements, and permits to prepare for negotiation
• Advise and assist engineering personnel in preparing right-of-way plats and construction plans as related to land acquisition or land use
• Maintain records of DPW-related County-owned properties and County property transactions
• Participate in County project presentations to citizens and government officials
• Supervise staff responsible for property negotiations, acquisitions, and coordination across County divisions
• Oversee staff preparing easement documents, plats, and acquisition records for capital projects
• Provide final review and approval of appraisals, agreements, and title verifications related to property transactions
• Manage development and presentation of surplus property petitions and coordinate marketing and sale of County-owned assets
• Advise on land management strategies and supervise implementation of relocation and space planning efforts
• Lead coordination of memoranda of understanding and special projects with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide supervision for lease administration, facility use approvals, and operational policy development
• Serve in Acting Capacity in absence of Department of Professional Services Department Head
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employees position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, public administration, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in public works operations, maintenance, or infrastructure management, which must include at least 3 years of work experience supervising or managing staff

Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are an Associate's Degree with 9 years work experience as described above including 3 years of work experience supervising or managing staff; or a Master's Degree and 5 years work experience as described above including 3 years of work experience supervising or managing staff.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILTIES:

A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Current Maryland certification as Notary Public or the ability to obtain the certification within six months of hire
• Advanced knowledge of real estate principles and best practices
• Advanced knowledge of requirements to render valid legal documents for real estate transactions
• Advanced knowledge of methods and techniques of real property appraisal
• Advanced knowledge of real estate, title, and valuation principles and procedures
• Knowledge of prevailing real estate values and recent land sales
• Knowledge of property acquisition requirements on federal aid and state aid projects
• Skill in negotiating with property owners to achieve desired acquisition
• Knowledge of and ability to use software programs utilized for tracking Land Acquisition and Leasing Activities
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including ability to write legal contracts and agreements, as well as clear and concise correspondence, reports, etc.
• Skill in supervising and managing employees
• Ability to effectively manage tasks, organize work, determine priorities, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to interpret and explain in lay terms construction plans and real estate plats
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, and contracts
• Ability to arrange own frequent travel to meetings, work locations, and events as needed, including occasional urgent or time sensitive situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, public officials, County co-workers, and the general public, and operate with discretion

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Current Maryland certification as Notary Public

• Experience preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents for real estate transactions

• Experience working with real estate titles, valuation, and land-record documentation

• Experience working on projects that involve federal, state, or local government property acquisition requirements

• Experience interpreting and explaining construction plans or real estate plats

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit and occasionally walk
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors, and occasionally work outdoors

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Failure to meet or maintain the minimum qualifications or additional requirements may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Available for varied evening and weekend work hours to accommodate meetings, special events, etc.
• Ability to provide own transportation as needed for meetings and other commitments

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

• An evaluation of training and experience
• One or more interviews

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov

Retirement Plan:

A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.

Health Insurance:

County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.

Dental Insurance:

Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employees completion of 30 days of active employment

NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $3,400 per year for Health Care Spending and $7,500 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.

Life Insurance:

Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Supplemental Life Insurance is also offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and their dependents.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:

The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employees direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. Contribution maximums are set each year by the IRS.

Educational Reimbursement Program:

County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may apply for education reimbursement for courses that can improve or develop an employees capabilities related to their current job or for a promotional opportunity within Frederick County Government. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesnt remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.

Employee Assistance Program:

This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related issue or concern.

Leave

Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year

0 - 2 years 11 days

2 - 10 years 17 days

10 + years 24 days

Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.

Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employees child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.

NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, and Military.

Holidays:

The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.

For additional information on Frederick County Governments benefits package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov.

All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.

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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, your application may not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02

Which best describes your level of education?

• Less than Associates degree
• Associates degree received
• Bachelors degree received
• Advanced degree received

03

In the text box below, please enter the field of study for the degree you earned.

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How many years of experience in public works operations, maintenance, or infrastructure management

• Less than 5 years experience
• 5 years experience
• 6 years experience
• 7 years experience
• 8 years experience
• 9 or more years experience

05

Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be considered further.

06

Did your experience in public works operations, maintenance or infrastructure management, include at least 3 years of experience supervising or managing staff?

• Yes
• No

07

Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be considered further.

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Do you have possession of current Maryland certification as Notary Public?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have experience preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents for real estate transactions?

• Yes
• No

10

Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.

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Do you have experience working with real estate titles, valuation, and land-record documentation?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.

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Do you have experience working on projects that involve federal, state, or local government property acquisition requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.

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Do you have experience interpreting and explaining construction plans or real estate plats?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.

Required Question

Employer Frederick County Government

Address 12 East Church Street

Frederick, Maryland, 21701

Phone 301-600-1070

Website http://www.FrederickCountymd.gov/jobs