Realty Specialist 1, PN 20049375

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Benefits to you:

Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.

• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.
• Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
• Experience growth opportunities within organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website

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 and 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;

Acts as witness in execution of instruments; drafts letters and memorandums; conducts research or investigative work as assigned; attends public hearings; participates in in-service training/seminars to keep abreast of changes in policies and procedures.

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

Performs other work-related duties, (e.g., assists in utility & right-of-way functions; participates in public hearings; maintains inventory of excess lands in District; responds to inquiries and/or complaints from public & government officials in writing, by telephone, or face to face meeting; attends work related training).

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.

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.