Real Estate Specialist
Real Estate SpecialistPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4411998) ApplyReal Estate SpecialistSalary$49,839.00 - $75,795.00 AnnuallyLocation Indiana County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-78225-17148DepartmentDepartment of TransportationDivisionTR Dstr Off 10 0Opening Date03/06/2024Closing Date3/20/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code17148Position Number00186030UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitB1Pay GroupST06Bureau / Division Code00081000Bureau / DivisionPennDOT, Engineering District 10-0Worksite Address2550 Oakland AvenueCityIndiana, PennsylvaniaZip Code15701Contact NameDouglas TanakaContact Phone724.357.0129Contact Emaildtanaka@pa.gov
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THE POSITIONAre you a motivated person with a can-do attitude, excellent organizational skills, and a keen eye for details? This opportunity as a Real Estate Specialist at the Department of Transportation could be the perfect fit for you. Take the first step and apply now to become part of our team! DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position entails monitoring outdoor advertising devices and junkyards along the interstate and federally aided primary highway systems. It also involves reviewing and granting permit applications, as well as maintaining lease and disposition files. Collecting fees for unpaid permits, reconciling records annually, and conducting surveillance on billboards are also part of the responsibilities. Additionally, you will be negotiating and procuring real estate for public purposes, as well as managing real property for Engineering District 10-0. Gathering tax maps, deeds, and property owner information from county records is part of the job, along with verifying property ownership and boundaries in the field to aid in planning. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=00186030) .Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Indiana.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as a Real Estate Technician (commonwealth title); or
Two years of technical real estate experience and an associate degree; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirement:
This position requires possession of an active Class C driver’s license or equivalent that is not currently under suspension.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
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No
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If you answered yes to the above question, please provide the license number and expiration date in the text box below. If no, please type N/A.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Real Estate Technician for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time technical real estate work experience do you possess?
2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How much college coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – RESEARCHConducts real estate title research by gathering and analyzing information from individuals, records, and title abstracts to determine surface and sub-surface ownership rights, reservations, easements, and other entitlements.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
a. I have experience gathering and analyzing information from individuals, records, and title abstracts to determine real estate ownership, rights, reservations, easements, and other entitlements.
b. I have experience gathering and analyzing ANY information from multiple sources such as individuals, records, and reports.
c. I have experience researching specifically requested information from a single location.
d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, research methods, or research design and analysis.
e. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The duties you performed related to conducting research and analyzing information
Your level of responsibility
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – COMMUNICATION AND NEGOTIATIONSInterprets and explains laws, policies, and procedures related to land use agreements and the potential transfer, sale, or lease of real estate for public use. Presents and explains settlement offers for land use agreements and the transfer, sale, or lease of real estate for public use to property owners in an effort to negotiate consent for right of entry to private property.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
a. I have experience presenting and explaining terms of offers for land use agreements or the transfer, sale, or lease of real estate to negotiate a settlement.
b. I have experience presenting and explaining terms of offers for ANY area other than real estate to negotiate a settlement or agreement.
c. I have experience interpreting and explaining laws, policies, procedures, or terms to customers, clients, or the public. I do NOT have experience negotiating settlements or agreements.
d. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The duties you performed related to communicating terms of offers and negotiating settlements, or communication laws/policies/procedures
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PREPARES OFFICIAL REAL ESTATE OR LAND USE DOCUMENTSComposes, completes, and processes forms and documents related to acquisition (fee-simple and easement) and leasing of land; the disposition of surplus land or leasing of land to others; and license agreements and permits necessary to allow for the use of lands by PennDOT or others. This may include option and sales agreements; deeds; transfer agreements; lease in and lease out agreements; land use, cooperative, municipal agreements and letter or permit agreements; and contacts for appraisals, title work, and environmental assessments.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
a. I have experience composing, completing, and processing forms and documents related to land use agreements OR the transfer, lease, sale, appraisal, or use of real estate property. I was responsible for customizing the information in the documentation to reflect agreement terms.
b. I have experience composing, completing, and processing forms and documents related to land use agreements OR the transfer, lease, sale, appraisal, or use of real estate property. I was NOT responsible for customizing the information in the documentation to reflect agreement terms; OR I have experience drafting ANY type of documentation which I customized to convey terms of agreement (i.e. business contracts, customer contracts, job bids, hiring contracts, or loan agreements).
c. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to real estate, pre-law, property law, business law, business administration, contract law, or employment law.
d. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The duties you performed related to preparing real estate or land use documents
Your level of responsibility
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – PROPERTY MANAGEMENTPerforms property management activities for PennDOT owned properties including preparing disposition packages on excess land, executing joint and interim leases, boarding and sealing buildings, monitoring property condition through surveillance, and scheduling demolition. Manages bills and invoices associated with the properties by contacting municipalities and utility providers to make payments or other arrangements.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
a. I have experience performing property management activities including boarding and sealing properties and monitoring property condition through surveillance.
b. I have experience managing bills and invoices related to real estate properties. I have NOT performed other property management activities.
c. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to property management or accounting.
d. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The duties you performed
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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