Department of Administrative Services

In the Department of Administrative Services, this class is accountable for administering the programs operations of the Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer Division.

Receives executive direction from the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services or other administrative official of higher grade.

Administers the programs and operations of the Division; directs all staff.

Administers the staff and operations of the division; develops, implements, and evaluates division policies, goals and objectives; designs, develops, coordinates, and evaluates division programs and activities such as the real property program including acquisition and disposition of property under department jurisdiction; directs and coordinates the site search and selection, allocation , utilization, and relocation of space for state leased property and the provision of relocation assistance; ensures processes meet with statutory and federal requirements and department policies and procedures; establishes time frames for completion of projects and monitors progress reports for compliance with established schedules; oversees negotiation processes for purchase, sale, and leasing of property; oversees quality control and lease compliance function including compliance reviews and handling of complaints; implements new procedures and procedural revisions; determines appropriate staffing levels and directs the management and coordination of staff; designs and implements performance review standards for division staff; prepares division budget and other planning documents; acts as facilitator and maintains contacts with state and review agencies and property owners regarding sites, terms and conditions of lease proposals, rates, and other related issues; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of program analysis and evaluation principles; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of real estate principles and practices relative to appraisal, acquisition, disposition, and leasing of property; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret legal documents.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial capacity in leasing, acquisition, or management of property.

NOTE: Managerial capacity will be defined as full-time managerial responsibility for major programs. Position will have supervisory responsibilities but the emphasis should be management activities: planning, organizing, directing and controlling resources of a major subdivision at an agency or organization.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
3. A law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.