Now Hiring - State of Ohio - Real Estate Specialist in Columbus, OH

Real Estate Specialist

• 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;
• Conducts real estate market analysis;
• Negotiates lease terms & provisions with property owners, developers, utility companies, cities, counties, other governmental agencies, not-for-profit entities & others
• Provides assistance for controlling board meetings
• Oversees lease compliance
• Acquires property for state use or disposes of state property
• Conducts real estate market analysis
• Negotiates acquisition or disposal terms & provisions with property owner, developers, utility companies, cities, counties, other governmental agencies, not-for-profit entities & others
• Coordinates appraisal & other assessments or reviews
• Performs closing & post-closing activities
• Leases state owned property or grant easements, licenses or permits on state land
• Negotiates lease 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)
• Prepares necessary financial analysis, appraisal & other assessment coordination & review.

• 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 & transaction
• Remains current in assigned areas of responsibility
• Attends seminars, workshops, continuing education coursework.

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 (8) use of personal computer & calculator (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Outlook); (9) mathematical calculations (e.g., fractions, decimals, percentages).

Ability to (10) define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; (11) maintain accurate records; (12) originate real estate documents & correspondence to complete transactions; (13) prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; (14) proofread technical material, recognize errors & make corrections; (15) handle routine & sensitive telephone inquiries from officials & general public; (16) cooperate with coworkers on group projects; (17) prioritize projects, multi-task & manage time; (18) initiate projects without direct supervision.

• Developed after employment.

Supplemental Information:

• This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office presence. In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs.

• All answers to the supplemental questions MUST be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

• An assessment tool may be utilized to test applicants for proficiency.

• If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so special arrangements can be made.