Real Estate Associate - District 8HQ - PN20049362

 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.

JOB DUTIES:

Receives training on & assists higher-level real estate specialists with multilevel real estate services (e.g., leasing state land & buildings, lease of commercial space, acquisition & sale, oil & gas leasing, granting of easements & permits, reviewing of appraisals); performs basic real estate tasks &/or services covering multiple disciplines (e.g., title research/closing, appraisal & appraisal reports, relocation assistance, property management, sale, acquisition & transfer of real estate/land, land & building leasing); assists in negotiations with entities (e.g., state agencies, universities, cities, counties, developers, utility companies) seeking to use or lease state land (e.g., terms & conditions of leases, easements & permits on state property); receives training on & assists in real estate processes involved in property purchases (e.g., site selection, appraisal, negotiation, contract preparation, closing or appropriation if required) & property sales (e.g., prepares review appraisals, public advertisements & auction bid forms, conducts auction & prepares all documentation to complete sale).

Develops & prepares draft documents, reports & correspondence using a computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office); reviews & responds to informational inquiries from state agencies & universities or public & routes inquiries &/or complaints to appropriate higher-level real estate specialists as needed; maintains records & files relating to leasing, purchasing & sale of property & prepares appropriate real estate reports & documentation as requested; attends meetings & training sessions as required.

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.

24 mos. trg. or exp. in real estate, property management or related field; travel required, must be able to provide own transportation.

 -Or undergraduate core program in business administration, real estate, property management or related field; travel required, must be able to provide own transportation.

 -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Real Estate

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

All bargaining unit 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 per FLSA Standards.

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

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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.