Telework Real Estate Administrator

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Locations : Ohio Dept of Transportation 1980 West Broad Street 4th Floor Columbus 43223
Organization : Transportation - Central Office
Classified Indicator : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Exempt
Schedule : Full-time
Compensation : $81,681 - $116,688
Unposting Date : May 12, 2024, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Job Skill : Real Estate
Technical Skills : Real Estate
Professional Skills : Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Responsiveness, Time Management, Written Communication, Observation
Agency Contact Name : Josh Bowman
Agency Contact Information : Hybrid Telework Real Estate Administrator 2, PN ********
(240004M7) Job Duties Real Estate Administrator 2, Office of Real Estate, PN ******** Based on job duties, this position is designated as telework eligible on a hybrid basis (i.e., working at least 3 days per week in the office); the selected applicant must complete the initial training period prior to being eligible to telework. All requests to telework are reviewed and must be approved by ODOTs Chief Human Resources Officer
Who We Are: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd 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.
We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.
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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to .
ODOT's Mission Statement: To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
Benefits to you: Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered. Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are available right away 11 paid holidays per year Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. Visit the OPERS website for more information. Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code Employee Tuition reimbursement programs Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. Job Duties In the Department of Transportation Central Office, serves as assistant administrator overseeing statewide real estate activities for multiple operational areas (i.e., relocation, acquisition, title research, closings, property management, training), including the development & implementation of policy & related training & quality assurance reviews. Assesses existing & proposed federal, state & local legislation in order to determine potential impacts on government funding, right-of-way relocation, acquisitions, etc. Interprets federal & state laws & regulations, makes recommendations & implements modifications to facilitate district & local government agency compliance with policy. Serves as agency representative in public forums (e.g., focus groups involving other state agencies, local government agencies, media, federal government, legislature). Prepares correspondence & reports for Real Estate Administrator (REA) & Deputy Directors using a computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Word & Excel). Identifies needs, allocates resources & assists in budgetary planning. Develops compliance plan in order to ensure districts are properly monitoring right-of-way relocation assistance programs, appraisal, acquisition & involving local government agencies & ODOT prequalified consultants to ensure accuracy, competency, completeness & compliance with applicable federal & state laws & ODOT policies & procedures Interviews district staff & local government agencies in order to determine needs & expectations; maintains regular contact to obtain feedback. Develops, manages & travels to deliver training & guidance. Travels in order to provide training of district staff & performance of quality assurance reviews (QARs) in district offices.
As needed, represents REA at meetings with federal government officials &/or general public in order to resolve differences &/or misunderstandings regarding interpretation of laws & policies related to relocation assistance programs & right-of-way acquisition process. Oversees & assists in performing relocation activities; assists in developing related policies. Assists in developing forms. Attends public hearings in order to explain ODOT programs, policies & procedures. Reviews plans in order to ensure adequacy & to provide responses to inquiries regarding program administration, project development & complaints from general public & LPAs. Participates in preparation of condemnation cases & acts as expert witness on behalf of ODOT.
Oversees the field training program (e.g., relocation & acquisitions disciplines & direct support of district relocation & acquisition issues). Develops, provides, & attends training (in person & online) & performs assignments involving real estate disciplines (e.g., conducts title searches in order to determine immediate ownership of record, performs all acquisition activities for temporary & permanent right-of-way parcels, performs residential and non-residential relocation functions). Attends meetings, conferences & workshops as required.
Qualifications
Completion of core program for graduate degree in business administration; 2 yrs. trg. org 2 yrs. exp. in real estate or property management.
Or completion of core program for undergraduate degree in business administration; 3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in real estate or property management. Or 5 yrs trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in real estate or property management. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. ADA Statement 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.
Drug-Free Workplace 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.
Knowledge of business administration; real estate or property management. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; prepare contracts & other legal documents; gather, collate & classify information about data, people & things; develop good rapport with high level government officials & other supervisory personnel.
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE WORK HISTORY MUST BE PROVIDED. All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.
This position is overtime exempt per FLSA standards
This position has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.
If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.
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.
Background Check Information
The final candidate selected for the 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.