Real Estate Specialist

What you'll do

Performs multi-level real estate services on behalf of state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges & universities as required (e.g., leasing of commercial office, warehouse or other types of space.

• Land leasing
• Commercial property acquisitions & sales
• Oil & gas leasing on state land
• Granting of easements
• Permits & licenses for state land use
• Reviewing appraisals): communicates & corresponds with appropriate parties to establish terms & conditions of leases, easements, permits, licenses, acquisitions & sales covering state owned property & commercially leased property
• Locates suitable state owned or commercial space for use by state agencies
• Identifies & selects sites
• Conducts real estate market analysis
• Negotiate lease terms & provisions with property owners, developers, utility companies, cities, counties, other governmental agencies, not-for-profit entities & others
• Prepares real estate documents & any necessary financial analysis
• Provides assistance for controlling board meetings; oversees lease compliance
• Acquiring property for state use or disposal of state property
• Selects site, conducts real estate market analysis
• Negotiates acquisition or disposal terms & provisions with property owners, developers, utility companies, cities, counties, other governmental agencies, not-for-profit entities & others; prepares real estate documents (e.g., legislative act, sales packages, financial analysis)
• Coordinates appraisal & other assessments or reviews
• Performs closing & post-closing activities; leases state owned property or grant easements, licenses or permits on state land
• Negotiate lease terms & provisions with property owners, developers, utility companies, cities, counties, other governmental agencies, not-for-profit entities & others
• Prepares real estate documents & any necessary financial analysis, appraisal & other assessment coordination & review

Serves as liaison with state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges & universities to advise on real estate practices & procedures: reviews & responds to informational inquiries & complaints; produces real estate documents (e.g., advertisements, charts, spreadsheets) to effect real estate transactions; maintains organized, accurate records & files relating to real estate activity & transactions;

• Remains current in assigned areas of responsibility
• Attend seminars, workshops, continuing education coursework
• Take part in discussions
• Reads relevant publications
• Performs other duties as assigned

36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in real estate, property management or related field; travel required, must be able to provide own transportation.

• 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

Knowledge of:

1. Real estate drawings (e.g., plat/tax maps, blueprints)

2. Commercial real estate (e.g., leasing sales, property management, acquisition, appraisal/title review)

3. Human relations

4. Real estate practices, procedures & law

5. Agencies' policies & procedures*

6. Government structure & process*

7. Business administration (e.g., structure of organizations).

Skill in:

1. Use of personal computer & calculator (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

2. Mathematical calculations (e.g., fractions, decimals, percentages).

Ability to:

1. Define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions

2. Maintain accurate records

3. Originate real estate documents & correspondence to complete transactions

4. Prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports

5. Proofread technical material, recognize errors & make corrections

6. Handle routine & sensitive telephone inquiries from officials & general public

7. Cooperate with coworkers on group projects

8. Prioritize projects, multi-task & manage time

9. Initiate projects without direct supervision.

• developed after employment