Real Property Specialist (Negotiator)

Performs entry-level professional work supporting real estate and right-of-way activities, including property acquisition, appraisal review, negotiation, relocation assistance, and property management. Reviews and interprets right-of-way plans, appraisals, title and environmental reports, and communicates findings clearly to property owners and stakeholders. Coordinates with attorneys, internal staff, and external partners to facilitate project activities and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Prepares required documentation and maintains accurate records using standard computer applications. Works with general independence while receiving guidance on more complex assignments. May negotiate uncomplicated acquisitions and excess land sales, and work with senior negotiators with leases and more complicated acquisitions.

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:
Standard English, grammar and usage; standard correspondence and report formats.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; accounting principles.
Use of computers including word processing and spreadsheets.
Pertinent City, County, state and federal laws, codes and regulations.
Civil Service Rules; City Human Resources Policies and Procedures; EEO, ADA, Affirmative Action; union contracts; and other technical procedural materials related to departmental business.
Conflict resolution techniques; negotiation techniques.
Principles and practices of human resource management.
Principles of supervision and training.

Skill to:
Manage work objectives.
Establish work priorities.

Ability to:
Process complex information while maintaining attention to detail; perform complex analyses of problems and formulate solutions to such problems.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Make decisions based on data analysis and observation.
Interpret, explain and apply pertinent City, County, state and federal laws, regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures; interpret and apply rules of contract compliance.
Maintain confidentiality of City information.
Conduct investigations as appropriate.
Resolve disputes; negotiate compromises.
Operate a computer in performance of assigned duties.
Operate assigned vehicle in performance of job duties (as required).

Examples of Work Performed Handles less complicated negotiations including minor part takes, sale of right-of-way, and fee acquisitions.
Meets with the property owners, clients, petitioners or neighborhood groups on site or other locations to discuss MSD projects (may require evening and weekend appointments). Handles less complicated street vacations, excess property sales and work with senior negotiators on leases and more complicated acquisitions. Prepares and files Hamilton County property tax exemption applications and Hamilton County Board of revision applications.
Closes purchase contracts for MSD projects. Drafts various documents for review and approval by attorneys in the Law Department.
Prepares and updates titles and performs other courthouse research as necessary. Probationary Period Twelve months

Three years experience with the City of Cincinnati working in support of right-of-way activities and/or property acquisition. Experience must include preparing property acquisition records, reviewing and explaining construction and right of way drawings, deed research, appraisal fundamentals, and property owner relations. OR Three years experience in the real estate field, with at least two years experience in property acquisition (with compensation received on a fee or salary basis, not a brokerage basis involving a commission) and a minimum of an Associates degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Other degrees may be considered. OR Three years experience in the real estate field, with at least two years experience in property acquisition (with compensation received on a fee or salary basis, not a brokerage basis involving a commission) and a minimum of an Associates degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Other degrees may be considered. OR A minimum of an Associates degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field along with completion of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Acquisition 100 through 104 class work for prequalified consultants certificate issued by the ODOT (Must be in good standing with ODOT). Other degrees may be considered. OR A minimum of an Associates degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field along with completion of International Right of Way Association (IRWA) classwork for certificate qualification as a Right of Way Agent (RWA) (Must be in good standing with IRWA). Other degrees may be considered.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Within 6 months of initial appointment, incumbent must obtain an Ohio Notary Public Commission. Failure to meet this requirement shall be grounds for corrective action up to dismissal.
Must maintain certification credentials throughout the duration of employment in this position, failure to do so may result in corrective action up to dismissal.
Must possess a valid Driver's license.
Must be willing to provide own automobile, when required.
Some positions may require a license as a Public Notary.

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