Chief Real Estate Officer (People and Internal Operations)

This is advanced technical and supervisory work with administrative responsibility in the acquisition of property and rights-of-way for the county. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of subordinates engaged in conducting negotiations for the acquisition of real property and rights-of-way. Emphasis of the work is on coordinating the acquisition of a variety of parcels of real property required for local public works projects, coordinating activities with various local and state organizations, and assuring compliance with local, state, and Federal laws and regulations.

Responsibilities includes but are not limited to Planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of a staff of technical subordinates engaged in conducting negotiations for the acquisition of land, rights-of-way, and other real property and for the sale of county owned real property; assists with difficult or unusual problems; recommends possible changes in roadway alignments in order to achieve more economical acquisition of rights-of-way. Provides training and instruction to staff members in techniques of analyzing title information and appraisal reports, applying various local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws to acquisition activities, conducting negotiations, preparing closing statements, and maintaining proper documentation

Miami-Dade County offers outstanding comprehensive benefits including full medical, dental, optional vision and disability insurance, optional 457 pre-tax savings plans, optional flexible spending accounts, 17 recognized county paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and an employer contribution to the Florida Retirement pension system.