Senior Real Estate Specialist
Metropolitan CouncilWHO WE ARE
This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area, providing regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. For more information about us, please visit our website.
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.The Metropolitan Council is seeking to hire a full-time Senior Real Estate Specialist. The best-qualified candidate will possess a combination of the following:
- Real estate background
- Experience coordinating and participating in negotiations for the acquisition and disposal of real property
- Experience in market research and valuations
- Experience making recommendations regarding real estate issues
- Strong project management
- Experience working with public agencies and condemnation
How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
About the position: The ideal candidate will be well-versed in Minnesota real estate property requirements. They will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, utilizing these skills to negotiate with diverse property owners to acquire and dispose of both small and large properties. A solid understanding and ability to assess impacts of Federal and State regulations, rules, and laws on the real estate process, with excellent experience, to identify key areas of concern. Proven expertise in recommending practical and feasible solutions that meet customer needs while adhering to our Council values and stakeholders' interests, with strong knowledge and experience in reviewing and interpreting real estate documents. Collaborate with project managers, oversee real estate consultants, and assume the lead for other related duties.
Anticipated Hiring Range
The full salary range is included in the job posting. However, our anticipated hiring range for this position is between $95,139 and $107,473. The starting salary will depend on the selected candidate's experience, skills, education, and internal salary equity. Additionally, this position offers a generous benefits package.What you would do in this job
- Participate in planning, prioritizing, and coordinating real estate projects.
- Conduct basic research on land before acquisition or disposition
- Negotiate with property owners and work with Council legal representatives for the purchase and/or disposition of real property to meet the project's goals
- Review appraisals, including minimum damage acquisition reports, to comply with Federal and State requirements
- Prepare and oversee the execution of deeds, easements, and other related documents for efficient and timely closings
- Coordinate the relocation of individuals and businesses from acquired properties to ensure federal and state requirements are met
- Coordinate and oversee estate consultants and appraisers
- Assist in reviewing and updating real estate document templates
- Participate in developing and updating real estate work instructions and procedures
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
Any of the following combinations of experience with real property transactions, reviewing real estate agreements and other related documents, and working with/for public government agencies is required, and completed education in real estate, urban/regional planning, business, or a closely related field.
- Associate's degree and six (6) years of experience
- Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience
- Master's degree and two (2) years of experience
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):- Bachelor's degree in real estate, urban/regional planning, business, or a closely related field, and four (4) years of experience in real property transactions for public government agencies
- Experience in reading, understanding, and interpreting recorded real estate documents, construction plans, surveys, right-of-way maps, agreements, and other directly related documents
- Experience working as a project manager on public projects
- Experience managing large amounts of data and processes
- Knowledge of Minnesota real property requirements
- Experience in appraisal, real property transactions, and condemnation
What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:
- Knowledge of the real estate market and property appraisal
- Knowledge of Minnesota real property transaction requirements and laws, including eminent domain and relocation
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with divisions and property owners
- Ability to identify issues from property owners and respond effectively
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, demands, and timelines
- Ability to make independent judgments, initiate, and organize solutions to a variety of problems
- Ability to work independently with confidential information and perform under limited supervision, recognizing when assistance or guidance is required to set priorities or redirect workload.
What you can expect from us:
- We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
- We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
- We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.
More about why you should join us!
Additional information
Union/Grade: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees/Grade H
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.
What steps the recruitment process involves:- We review your minimum qualifications.
- We rate your education and experience.
- We conduct a structured panel interview.
- We conduct a selection interview.
Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must undergo a background check, which verifies your education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are job-related and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background checks if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.
If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.