Realty Specialist 1, District 6 Real Estate - PN 20058411, 20058571

Realty Specialist 1, District 6 Real Estate - PN 20058411 20058571

What You Will Do:

• Perform duties in various Real Estate disciplines including property acquisition, title research, closings and property management.

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  Use various computer software programs to prepare and manage reports and other documents, as well as perform administrative tasks.

• Interaction with the public and other government agencies to discuss project impacts and status.

Who We are Looking for:

• Well-organized and motivated self-starter
• Public Relations skills, customer-service oriented
• Independent worker with problem-solving skills

Official Position Description:

Learns all real estate disciplines through classroom training & performs basic assignments in multiple real estate disciplines as follows: acts as liaison with local public agencies & officials involving ODOT real estate functions; monitors LPA projects for compliance; conducts title searches to determine immediate ownership of record which normally covers five year period, (i.e., title research/closings); coordinates, prepares & reviews documents pertaining to highway access modifications, vacation of easements &/or sale of excess land or structures (i.e., property dispositions); arranges for collections of proceeds & preparation of conveyance instruments;

Prepares reports on project status & assignments using computer software programs, (Microsoft Word & Excel); attends right-of-way (R/W) plan reviews; monitors project work plan & advises supervisor; maintains project records & files; checks county records for ownership information needed for public involvement &/or plan development; conduct research activities & inspect project sites. Assures accurate & timely updating of management information systems as they relate to the delivery of the program, (e.g., ELLIS, Enterprise Information Management System (EIMS)) & assures their business rules, policies, & procedures are implemented, used,& maintained as standard business practice in their designated work environments.

Acts as witness in execution of instruments; drafts letters & memorandums utilizing computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Word); conducts research or investigative work as assigned; participates in in-service training/seminars to keep abreast of changes in policies & procedures. Performs other work-related duties (e.g., assists in utility & R/W functions; participates in public hearings; maintains inventory of excess lands in District; responds to inquires &/or complaints from public & government officials in writing, by telephone, or face to face meeting)

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.

The selection process for this position will include a structured interview. Candidate responses to the interview questions will be scored and the selection will be made in accordance with the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.