STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Supervising Property Agent (40 Hour)

Recruitment #210804-0501FE-001

Introduction


About Us
Our mission at the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is to strive to promote timely, fair, competent, cost-effective services to address the needs of state agencies, municipalities, and the public.

The Role
The Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer Department is currently accepting applications for a Supervising Property Agent position. The Statewide 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. This position will assist the Administrator with the day to day operations of the department in addition to their own portfolio of real estate. 

Position Details
Hours: Monday-Friday; Full time; 40 hours per week.

Selection Plan

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

State employees currently holding the above title or those who have previously attained permanent status in this class may apply for a lateral transfer.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Raisa Capellan at raisa.capellan@ct.gov. 

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency having a real property appraisal and acquisition function this class is accountable for supervising Property Agents performing the technical and complex phases of property appraisal, property acquisition and relocation assistance and property leasing or sale.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans section work; establishes and maintains section procedures; develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; acts as liasion with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; supervises property appraisal and acquisition, relocation, outdoor advertising, property management or title examination and recording; supervises research, physical inspections surveys and compilation of project related data; accepts or rejects values estimated by staff and independent fee appraisers; supervises preparation of documentation for presentation at hearings, court proceedings or property conveyance, condemnation, easements, acquisition, release or other related purposes; prepares material and reviews negotiated documents to ensure conformance with rules and regulations; supervises maintenance and control of section files and records; presents testimony at hearings or court proceedings; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutues and regulations; considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of methods and practices of land acquisition by purpose or condemnation; considerable knowledge of real estate appraisal; considerable knowledge of principles and practices of property management; considerable knowledge of title examining and recording; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of technical experience in the appraisal, acquisition or sale of real property or in large scale real estate property management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity.
Note: For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of Property Agent 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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. 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience negotiating and writing commercial leases for a minimum of 25,000 square feet of professional office space;
  • Experience communicating and working with lessees, lessors, architects, brokers, and other industry professionals;
  • Supervisory experience overseeing multi-discipline team members in an environment of competing deadlines.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain a Certificate of Appointment as a a Notary Public.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Conclusion

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.