Real Estate Specialist

3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. real estate or property management; travel required must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or completion of core program for undergraduate degree in business administration; 1 yr. trg. or 1 yr. real estate or property management; travel required must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Real Estate

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

What Youll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Directors Office/Fiscal (Facility Management)
Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43223
Work hours: 8:00 am - 5:00pm

Under supervision of the Real Estate Administrator negotiate research & prepare all legal documentation required in real estate transactions for acquisition lease etc. for the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS):

• Manage daily operations involving lease evaluation &/or negotiation concerns;

• Review lease program activities to ensure compliance with fiscal related policies & procedures;

• Aid in resolving lease issues with Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) & tenants landlords contractors architects Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Deputy Registrars County Officials & building maintenance superintendents;

• Analyze & evaluate programs & procedures by identifying problems during lease review providing resolutions & recommending proposed modifications to current lease review processes;

• Collaborate on budget preparation & administration; Manage & prepare budgets & initiate requisitions (REQS) in Ohio Buys for ODPS Leased Facilities projects &/or operations; Utilize OAKS FIN for Contract Input lessor payment status & thresholds;

• Review proposals prepare budgets & monitor &/or manage expenses & budget for each project;

• Ensure proper controls tracking costs & records are maintained; Confirm Office of Budget Management (OBM) guidelines are maintained & adhered;

• Secure remaining funds from completed projects for use on other current or future projects;

• Utilize OAKS FIN to assist with the real property asset reporting to OAKS Asset Management & RISK Management annual property insurance renewal with DAS;

• Coordinate review implement &/or maintain office files of contractual correspondence financial status (i.e. asset reporting real property asset management deed & easement documents & procedures);

• Act for administrator in their absence;

• Advise &/or provide recommendations to the Real Estate Administrator &/or department heads on policy changes affecting lease evaluation &/or negotiation;

• Provide support in developing & revising programs to include preparation of project plans calculations terms & conditions of leases & writes specifications on building construction projects;

• Prepare & direct preparation of correspondence reports & policy statements;

• Write & organize objectives goals & action plans for lease agreements & submit to superior;

• Direct development of reports submitted to Controlling Board & Controlling Board requests & process through completion;

• Assist in the development of new forms &/or procedures used during contract & lease review negotiations;

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Travel is required; infrequent overnight travel may be required; on rare occasions may be exposed to unpleasant weather conditions & high temperatures; may be required to work flexible hours based on scheduled appointments

• This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable

Background Check Information:

• A background check BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants

• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation please email as soon as possible or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

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