Real Estate Specialist, Property Management

The Department of Transportation's District 6-0 Engineering Office is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Real Estate Specialist vacancy! Our team's plans for the disposition for the utilization of departmental property lay the groundwork for PennDOT's mission to provide a sustainable, equitable transportation system and quality services for all. If you are a dedicated individual with a positive attitude who is organized and pays attention to details, this may be the position for you!

As a Real Estate Specialist, you will be managing PennDOT land including the disposition and leasing processes of these parcels. This includes acquiring right of way for highway projects in accordance with the Eminent Domain code, as well as assisting with the enforcement of the Highway Beautification and Junkyard regulations and procedures as needed. Your work will involve assigned property management activities, monitoring the condition of Department-owned properties, and supplying suggestions to implement and improve technology and increase the level of safety for employees and the public.

Effective communication skills are paramount for both internal and external aspects of this position as you will ensure cooperation between units, liaise with right-of-way acquisition consultants on department projects, explain the Department's policies and procedures relevant to the right-of-way processes and ensure that they are followed, as well as negotiate with property owners and their representatives for all types of acquisitions and relocation claims. With our team, you will have the opportunity to help resolve problems, interpret policies, rules, regulations, and contracts. Take your career to the next level and enhance, connect, and add value to communities across Pennsylvania with us!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time after the first six months; the schedule will be determined after that. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in King of Prussia.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Real Estate Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of technical real estate experience and an associate degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require the possession of an active Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.