Senior Real Estate Specialist

J  o  b    D  e  s  c  r  i  p  t  i  o  n

Job Information

Title:

Senior Real Estate Specialist

Market Range:

MR21

Approved Date:

8/16/2022 11:02:06 AM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

P4

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 4

Job Code:

100676

Job Family:

Facilities and Fleet Management

Sub Family:

Facilities, Design and Construction

Primary Purpose

Coordinates comprehensive real estate management for Wake County land and facilities assets on behalf of all department Real Estate Specialists and provides guidance to these specialists for all property acquisition, property leasing, disposition of surplus County properties in accordance with the NC General Statutes, and conveyance and acquisition of easements, rights of way and other property rights for the County.

Additionally, coordinates Board approvals of all Wake County Public School System in acquisitions of property for schools by coordinating Board approvals and also provides support to other Wake County departments such as Parks and Open Space, Housing and Community Revitalization, and Solid Waste for land acquisition directly related to activities managed by those departments.

Manages maintenance comprehensive database of all County real estate assets; assisting the County Attorney's office in the preparation of legal documents relating to transactions and presentation of all matters to the Wake County Board of Commissioners for approval.

•

Participates in annual planning, coordination and designation of real estate assignments for other department Real Estate Specialists and themselves, in coordination with Department Head and other senior staff. Also participates in development of annual Department Business Plan.

1

10%

•

Provides guidance to other department Real Estate Specialists for assignments implemented within designated CIP elements, Master Planned programs and other County real estate service sectors.

2

5%

•

Provides liaison services for Wake County School System real estate and landrights activities, including coordination of agenda items for Board approval related to school land acquisitions and leases.

3

10%

•

Directly manages own real estate assignments including acquisition and/or lease processes to obtain properties for County's CIP and other County department programs.  Coordinates property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.

4

25%

•

Develops business cases to obtain approval for major real estate decisions including acquisitions, dispositions, consolidations, etc

5

10%

•

Analyzes information on property values, taxes, zoning, population growth, traffic volume and traffic patterns to determine if property should be acquired. Compares subject property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine competitive and appropriate market price.

6

10%

•

Negotiates land and building leases and lease extensions on behalf of County departments.  Coordinates suitability of property and/or building space with County end user and General Services and confirms lease rate for incorporation into respective department operational budgets.  Prepares report and clearly presents to elected Board for approval.

7

15%

•

Manages disposition of County's surplus property in accordance with State Statutes and in coordination with other County departments

8

5%

•

Maintains knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, types of available mortgages, financing options, and government programs.

9

5%

•

Oversees review, updates, and revisions of existing real estate files located in County's online FM Interact Database to include all properties owned or leased for all County facilities.  Manages entry of all new acquisitions, leases, and other land records into database by others.

10

5%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

P4

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 4

•

Plans and manages execution of large projects that span a Division or multiple Work Groups OR works as an independent technical expert within a Medical or Scientific Discipline.

•

Works independently with minimal direction. Viewed as subject matter expert within discipline.

•

Provides measurable input into new processes, standards and/or operational plans that impact Division results.

•

Responsible for making moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of the Work Group.

•

Propose new ideas and creative solutions to existing problems and/or work areas.

•

Works to influence parties within and outside of the Work Group and Division regarding projects and procedures.  May have responsibility for communicating with external parties and senior leaders.

•

Typically responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within Division or the Work Group.

•

May manage projects at this level, requiring responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others' work products

•

Requires deep knowledge of discipline typically obtained through advanced education combined with extensive experience. Typically viewed as having a specialty within a discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management.

•

Within Medical or Scientific Disciplines, typically requires a doctoral degree and post-doctoral training.

Qualifications

•

Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration or Construction Management; or Juris Doctor of Law

•

Five years of experience in property acquisition and land rights management

•

Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record

•

Equivalent education and experience are accepted

•

10 Years

Property acquisition and land rights management

Or

•

NCLREB - NC Licensed Real Estate Broker

Upon Hire

•

Advanced ability and experience in evaluating the value of a property based upon the best information available such as appraisals, tax information, and physical characteristics in order to determine suitability for County use.

•

Advanced ability to clearly communicate both orally and verbally to elected officials, citizens, and staff members.

•

Additional ability to coordinate and plan other department real estate staff in the designation of assignments and in providing guidance to same staff for particularly complicated landrights issues.

•

Advanced experience and proficiency in negotiating various land rights, easements, and terms and conditions of property leases.

•

Advanced ability to identify, evaluate, and analyze numerous properties to be considered for a specific use.

•

Ability to analyze and comprehend the goals and needs of parties to an agreement through negotiations and problem solving.

•

Have significant experience working with a variety of consultants for various investigatory due diligence tasks to analyze potential property for acquisition, including surveyors, geotechnical engineers, wetlands specialists, real estate appraisers, and other technical experts.

•

Proficiency and significant experience in the preparation of agreements and contracts with governmental entities and private business and to draft terms and conditions of agreements to meet the satisfaction of all parties.

•

Experience in recognizing and resolving technical and financial issues with regards to the purchase of property, including property boundaries, title issues, development regulations, and conveyance alternatives.

•

Ability to multitask and quickly react to time sensitive assignments, some of which arise suddenly, with several issues that may overlap simultaneously.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Adaptability & Flexibility

Changes behavioral style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal; adjusts style as appropriate to the needs of the situation. Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.

Negotiation

Explores positions and alternatives to reach outcomes that gain acceptance of all parties.

Project or Program Management

Structures and directs others’ work on projects or programs.

Cooperative Leadership

Promotes and generates cooperation among one's peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that gets results.

Influence

Asserts own ideas and persuades others, gaining support and commitment from others; mobilizes people to take action, using creative approaches to motivate others to meet organizational goals.

Relationship Building

Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand and apply non-routine verbal and/or written instructions

Organization

Organize and prioritize individual work schedule to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have an impact on the immediate work unit's operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X