Property Agent 2 (35 Hour)

The Department of Administrative Services', Leasing and Property Transfer Department is currently accepting applications for a Property Agent 2 position. The Leasing and Property Transfer Department conducts real estate transactions (leasing, acquisition and disposition of property) on behalf of the State of Connecticut, providing services to various state agencies. Please note, this position is full time, 35 hours per week.

Questions about any phase of this recruitment should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: Kristen Pepin at kristen.pepin@ct.gov or (860) 713-5307.

In a state agency having a real property appraisal and acquisition and/or commercial leasing function this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in the technical phases of property appraisal, acquisition, relocation, leasing, sale or revenues management.

WORKING LEAD LEVEL: As assigned by a supervisor distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews office unit work; provides staff training and assistance; conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit office policies and standards; prepares reports and correspondence; performs related duties as required.
ADVANCED WORKING LEVEL: Leads or participates in field investigations and negotiations necessary for purchase, lease or tenant occupancy of land, buildings, other improvements, easement rights or revenue development; prepares commercial leases, agreements, deeds and related documents; oversees relocation activities and makes suggestions as to appropriate courses of actions; prepares appraisals of real property to be acquired, sold or leased; prepares cost estimates, title searches, deeds and condemnation documents; inspects designated properties to determine scope of projects and areas to be affected; testifies in court in condemnation proceedings to sustain values recommended; recommends alterations where such changes will result in a more reasonable award to property owners; supervises disposal of excess properties through transfer to other state agencies or formal or informal bids to the public; monitors tenant compliance with lease agreements; establishes and maintains liaison with engineers, engineering consultants, municipal agencies and other state agencies in connection with property appraisal and acquisition activities; may review appraisals submitted by staff or fee appraisals for conformance to proper valuation techniques; may be assigned special projects; may supervise rental and leasing of state owned properties, may develop and manage specific properties or leases to enhance revenue production; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of methods and practices of land acquisition by purchase or condemnation; knowledge of real estate appraisal; knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations concerning relocation of displaced property owners and tenants, public utility location and relocation as they affect rights of way processes, property and commercial leases, service contracts, space rental agreements, tenant and lease holder rights; knowledge of effect on property values of deed restrictions, zoning ordinances, setbacks, assessments and encroachments; knowledge of property management including lease negotiation, needs assessment, proposal analysis and revenue enhancement; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communications skills; ability to utilize computer software; some supervisory ability.

Seven (7) years of technical experience in rights of way, real estate appraisal, land acquisition, sale of real property, commercial leasing or property management.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. Certification by the International Right of Way Association as a Senior Right of Way Professional may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

The successful candidate will possess:
• Minimum of three years hands on commercial leasing experience;
• Experience working in a team environment;
• Experience writing, understanding, negotiating and interpreting lease, purchase and sale agreements;
• Interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and work with all levels of personnel and client agencies;
• Experience with contract legal concepts including applicable statutes;
• Ability to read and understand construction and schematic documents;
• Ability to perform financial analysis including but not limited to budgeting and costing;
• General knowledge of building codes, ADA, health codes, environmental issues and regulations.

1. Incumbents in this class involved with the appraisal of real property must successfully complete agency specified real estate appraisal courses and possess and retain a current Connecticut Real Estate Appraiser license and either a residential and/or general appraiser certification as required by the position.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.