Property Agent

Company: State of Oregon
Location: Salem
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Initial Posting Date:

04/29/2022

Application Deadline:

05/23/2022

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$4,607 - $7,082

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Property Agent

Job Description:

Right of Way Agent 1 - Property Agent

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery & Operations Division - Engineering & Technical Services Branch

Right of Way Section / Right of Way Property Management Unit

Salem

The role:

We are recruiting for a property agent to join our Engineering & Technical Services Branch! In this role, you will manage and liquidate our agency's excess surplus real property. Apply today!

This is a part-time position. The successful candidate may be required to work 40 hours per week, based on the agency's business needs.

We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.

Our first application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2022. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

* Manage an inventory of excess property files that are processed through internal review for recommendations for either surplus disposal (sale) or retention.


* Coordinate with senior property specialists or property management supervisor on complex issues and marketing strategy.


* Research files, coordinate and make arrangements for surveys, legal descriptions, appraisals, appraisal reviews and the testing and clean-up of hazardous materials found on surplus property.


* Perform appraisals to determine fair market value of property as well as lease/rental rates of property.


* Consult with the Department of Administrative Services, Department of State Lands and the Federal Highway Administration to seek all clearances necessary for the sale of a parcel.


* Request legal conveyance documents for the sale, lease, rental or exchange of department owned real property to be created.


* Assist with periodic review of files needing adjustment of lease rates (new rent studies) to assure compliance with terms and conditions.


* Identify potentially marketable property and update property records in our information tracking system.


* Prepare specifications to be included in contracts for surveys, appraisals and demolitions.


* Award contracts and assure all work is completed in compliance with contract provisions.


* Remote work options available - work in an office environment with occasional trips to the office required.


* Some overnight travel and a flexible work schedule is required - varied starting and quitting times may be required to attend public meetings, accommodate the needs of property owners or meet other needs of the agency.


* Duties involve working in a variety of weather conditions and terrain during property inspections.


* To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.



What's in it for you:

* Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Click here to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.


* Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon!



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What we need:

Three years of experience in any of the following areas: appraising property for market value; acquiring real estate and managing property transfer transactions; relocating displaced individuals and businesses; managing property for a large or complex organization; or managing transportation projects that involved the purchase, sale or appraisal of property.

OR

A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, forestry, agriculture, civil engineering, geology, geography, real estate, communications or related degree.

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we'd like to see:

If you have these qualities, let us know! It's how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

* Ability to self-manage a workload of sale, lease and rental files, with technical assistance from a senior property specialist or similar role.


* Experience participating in property management teams planning, marketing and problem solving strategies.


* Technical background in general real estate practice and standards, including title, appraisal, closing procedures, financing, foreclosure, surveying and engineering.


* Ability to effectively collaborate and participate on teams that include people with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, values and communication styles.



How to apply:

* Before applying, click here to visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process.


* Complete the following required steps:
* Attach a resume. Your resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to attach a document.


* Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section above.
* Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.


* Please address your cover letter to John Boals, State Right of Way Manager.


* Generic cover letters and/or cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.


* If you are an external applicant, you must upload your cover letter in the 'Resume/CV' section of the application.




* Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.




* After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.


* If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans' preference. The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click here for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.



Need help?

* For questions, call 971-273-8687 or email ODOTRecruitmentEM@odot.oregon.gov.



The fine print:

* This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Monday, 5/23/2022, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.


* We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as transferable skills, experience, education, and alignment with ODOT values.


* We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.


* Don't attach extra documents. We will only look at documents that we ask for.


* We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.


* We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.


* You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).



Human Resources/Recruitment, MS12

355 Capitol St NE

Salem OR 97301-3871

Fax 503-986-3895

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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