Real Estate Technician

If you are a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills, this opportunity could be perfect for you. The Department of Transportation is seeking a Real Estate Technician for Indiana County. In this essential position, the chosen candidate will engage in advanced technical tasks, including reaching out to property owners to secure right-of-way for various District projects. Take the next step in your career and apply now to become a Real Estate Specialist with the Department of Transportation!

In this role, you will be responsible for negotiating and acquiring real estate for public use while managing properties for Engineering District 10-0. Your tasks will include obtaining tax maps, deeds, and property owner identification data from county courthouses, as well as verifying ownership and property boundaries in the field to aid in plan development. You will ensure that necessary property owner notification letters and portfolios are prepared and sent, photographs are taken, titles are researched, and offers are made.

Additionally, you will collaborate with your supervisor to discuss affected properties, meet letting schedules, and address complex issues. Your responsibilities will also involve reviewing completed work for compliance with established policies, providing relocation assistance to displaced individuals and businesses, calculating supplemental payments for relocations, and keeping the property manager updated on the status of claims related to demolitions, while assisting with property management tasks as needed.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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 and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Indiana. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of technical real estate experience and an associate degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position requires possession of an active Class C driver's license or equivalent.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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.

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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.

• 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.