Job Summary
Performs highly complex technical work related to the acquisition and sale of real property.
Essential Functions
Performs complex research and investigations on property being considered for purchase or sale by the County.
Research public records, plats, zoning regulations and other legal documents via web sites, computer databases, telephone and in person; document findings of research and obtains preliminary information needed by the County to pursue conveyance or acquisition activities; review and analyze real estate appraisals.
Order and perform title searches to reveal any existing liens and encumbrances; requests and processes environmental audits received from the Pollution Control Division.
Reviews, interprets, and applies information from all applicable sources, including engineering plans, zoning maps, tax maps, property appraisals, aerial maps and photography, title searches, etc.
Gathers, interprets, and refers to information for use in complex property conveyance and acquisition activities.
Conducts site visits as needed to gather, apply, and clarify property information.
Prepares a wide variety of complex legal documents pertaining to conveyance and acquisition or lease activities; determines what documents are needed for the assignment, depending upon the nature of the property activities (sale or purchase); ensures documents are accurate, complete, well researched and defensible and follow applicable format and standards; prepares legal descriptions; reviews legal descriptions prepared by lower-level specialists and verifies accuracy and completeness; prepares legal documents for financial institutions in cases of their involvement with a proposed acquisition; completes forms that enable prepared documents to be officially recorded.
Performs complex negotiations on behalf of the County for the acquisition or sale of real property needed or owned by the County.
Prepares suit files and forwards to the County Attorney’s office to initiate condemnation proceedings.
Prepares final documentation needed to “close’ and finalize a property sale or acquisition; obtains all necessary signatures, copies, and sends all documentation pertaining to the property transaction to County Attorney’s office for final review; prepares and processes requests for compensation for appropriate parties, which requires inclusion of correct billing and account numbers; monitor status of each step to ensure all stages of the transactions are completed on or before a specified date.
Aids and informs property owners, County Attorney’s office, County Divisions, and the public regarding assigned property transactions and division policies, procedures, and services.
Provides direction, guidance, and training to less experience property acquisition staff; and reviews their work upon request.
Monitor and track the status of all assigned projects; facilitates their timely progression; keeps all databases current and maintains status reports as required for all assigned projects using automated tracking system; and “closes” assigned projects in the tracking system once all documentation and activities have been executed.
Requests, obtains, and processes tax prorations from Tax Collector’s office.
Maintains hard copies, files, and records of documentation for each property assignment.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
Attends public information and other public meetings when required.
Serves on committees and tasks forces as assigned.
Performs other related duties as required.
Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency.
On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.
While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree required.
Three (3) years of related experience.
Candidates without a degree should possess two (2) additional years of related experience.
Fingerprinting required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
Supplemental information
Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency.
The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.