Property Agent 2-Administration Section Division of Rights of Way Recruitment # 241022-7501FE-001 Location Newington, CT Date Opened 10/24/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $83,464 - $120,342 annually Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 11/7/2024 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Are you a current DOT employee? Are you looking to advance your career within the agency? If so, we encourage you to read below and apply today! The State of Connecticut (https://www.ct.gov/) , Department of Transportation (DOT) (https://portal.ct.gov/DOT) invites interested employees to apply for a Property Agent 2 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7501FE&R1=&R3=) position in the Division of Rights of Way, Administration/Titles section in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/about-ctdot/bureaus/engineering-and-construction?language=en\_US) , at our Newington Headquarters. CONTINUE TO ENJOY: · Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! · Working for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. · Professional growth and development opportunities. · A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees. · Working for an award-winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers ( CSCE (https://sections.asce.org/connecticut/awards) ) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar ( WTS (https://user-qiydjxo.cld.bz/WTS-CT-2023-Year-in-Review-Newsletter/4-5/) ) CT Employer of the Year for 2024! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS · Full time, 40 hours per week · Monday through Friday · First shift · Part of the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/opm/olr/contracts/p4-contract-2016-2021-web.pdf) bargaining unit · Hybrid (office/telework) and alternate work schedules THE ROLE The Administration section is the hub of all information coming in and going out of the Office of Rights of Way. This section is the liaison to the Department’s Design Units, other Department Bureaus, state agencies, and municipalities. A critical function is project management for property acquisitions through eminent domain. These property acquisitions support the Department’s Capital Program. The role of the Administration section is to ensure property rights are acquired in accordance with state and federal law, provide real estate expertise to project designers to minimize property impacts and damages and to coordinate property acquisition with construction schedules. The Property Agent 2 is accountable for acting as a working lead and performing the most complex tasks in the execution of these roles. The Property Agent 2 reports to a supervisory level class and is assigned full time lead responsibility for Property Agent 1’s and other staff as assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS 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 driver's license is required and must be maintained. APPLICATION DETAILS Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application. WHO WE ARE As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged. Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking here (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/general/ctdot-missions-visions-and-values) ! 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. PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER JOB-RELEVANT LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS IN THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. To Apply: + In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. + 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 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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. 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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. + Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) . 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 Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov . + Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/stateofconnecticut/mycompany/) . PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) 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. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of methods and practices of land acquisition by purchase or condemnation; + Knowledge of + real estate appraisal; + 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; + effect on property values of deed restrictions, zoning ordinances, setbacks, assessments and encroachments; + 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; + Supervisory ability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Seven (7) years of technical experience in rights of way, real estate appraisal, land acquisition, sale of real property, commercial leasing or property management. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + 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. + 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 Right of Way principles, practices, and processes. + Experience reading and interpreting transportation design plans and property acquisition maps. + Experience serving as a liaison with other Department units, outside officials, municipalities, consultants, and the public. + Experience leading people. + Experience managing and prioritizing a diverse workload and meeting deadlines. + Experience with the Federal Uniform Act. + Experience with federal, state, and municipal funding for transportation projects. + Experience analyzing problems and recommending solutions. + Experience with relevant federal, state, agency and bureau manuals, policies, directives, and procedures. + Experience analyzing data and information and proposing effective solutions. + Experience with interpersonal skills, presentation skills and oral and written communication skills. 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 as required by the position. + 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. 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