RELOCATION MANAGER - (REALTY SPECIALIST III)

About the role

This position is responsible for supervising and providing all relocation assistance necessary in aiding property owners whose property has been acquired by the department.

Essential Functions

• Reviews all documents, forms, etc. for accuracy and completeness and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Plans timely completion of all phases of work to maintain flow of work of other right of way sections and to clear right of way for scheduled construction lettings.
• Maintains good public relations.
• Provides and maintains a safe work environment for employees.
• Remains abreast of the asbestos abatement program as it relates to property management.
• Remains abreast of the Responsible Property Transfer Act and hazardous waste policies and procedures.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
• Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of two years of college majoring in engineering, construction management, or related fields PLUS two years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management or relocation assistance or a combination thereof;
• OR three years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management or relocation assistance or a combination thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of real estate appraising process, negotiations and condemnation process, and property management and relocation principles.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws concerning land acquisition and related activities.
• Extensive knowledge of the departmental land acquisition policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to read and interpret reports, maps, plans, plats, legal descriptions and title abstracts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effectual working relations with property owners, attorneys, and government officials.