STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Supervising Property Agent – Appraisal Section

Division of Rights of Way

Recruitment #240108-0501FE-001

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Introduction


The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) invites its interested employees to apply for the position of Supervising Property Agent within the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Division of Rights of Way, Appraisal Section, in Newington.

This position requires current Connecticut Certified General Real Estate Appraiser licensure which must be maintained as a condition of employment in this position.

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  • A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • Paid time off including paid holidays
  • A culture that encourages work/life balance
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
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ABOUT THE ROLE:

Appraisal staff in the Division of Rights of Way perform complex appraisal work and acquire property through eminent domain for the Department’s Capital Program. The role of the Appraisal Section is to ensure property rights are valued in accordance with state and federal law.

The Supervising Property Agent in the Appraisal Section is required to hold and maintain a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license in order to perform duties as an appraiser and supervisor of the Appraisal Section. Though a hybrid telework schedule may be available in accordance with the State Telework Agreement, as supervisor, you will perform appraisal work and provide staff training and assistance in the field and office and must be available to report to the field and office as required to perform the duties.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid motor vehicle operator's license and Connecticut Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license are required and must be maintained.

Please list your Driver’s license number, expiration date, and issuing State, and Real Estate Appraiser license number and expiration date in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application. If applicable, please also list any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do within the DOT to deliver our mission.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

To Apply:

  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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  • 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, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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Connect With Us:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@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 liaison 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, statutes and regulations; 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • methods and practices of land acquisition by purpose or condemnation; 
    • real estate appraisal; 
    • principles and practices of property management; 
    • title examining and recording; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • 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 experience is interpreted at the level of a Property Agent 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • 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.
  • 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 with complex appraisal work and acquisition of property through eminent domain
  • Experience supervising or leading, evaluating and developing improved performance of junior staff
  • Experience mentoring and providing on the job training in the field to junior staff
  • Experience delegating, assigning and tracking work, ensuring quality completion, and reporting out metrics
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Word, SharePoint, Excel, Teams and Outlook
  • Experience reading and interpreting construction plans
  • Experience using organizational, interpersonal, presentation, oral, and written communication skills effectively
  • Experience problem solving, recommending and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
  • Experience in multitasking and prioritizing workload
  • Experience coordinating effectively with other Department units, consultants, towns, state and federal agencies
  • Experience with relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, state and department manuals, policies, and procedures

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 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.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain a Certificate of Appointment as a Notary Public.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • 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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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