Real Estate Development Specialist Senior
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 92478 - 105223
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The Department of City Development has two openings forexperienced real estate professionals. There are two titles for which we arecurrently accepting applications:
- Real Estate Development Specialist(Recruitment #)
- Real Estate Development Specialist-Senior(Recruitment #)
The names of successful candidates will be placed on thehighest-level eligible list for which they qualify.
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcethat is committed to providing exemplary service to the Citys residents. Ifyou have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servantsplease consider the following opportunity.
Purpose
Essential Functions
Real Estate Development Specialist and Real Estate Development Specialist-Senior
Real Estate Acquisition Disposition and Development
- Manage real estate disposition projects including analyzing commercial industrial and vacant lot real estate acquired through tax foreclosure or by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM).
- Inspect properties inside and outside in all neighborhoods of the City.
- Price properties for sale; research properties before sale. Manage the marketing of properties through multiple listing services review offers to purchase evaluate proposals and complete buyer background assessments.
- Manage real estate closing process with buyers including preparing closing statements and transaction documents attending or performing closings and preparing and recording deeds with the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds.
- Manage the disposition of surplus Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) and other municipal properties by creating requests for proposals preparing marketing materials and correspondence and coordinating with City officials and staff.
- Coordinate and execute work with other governmental agencies to achieve the acquisition of privately-owned property (eminent domain).
- Assist with requesting demolition of commercial properties.
- Research real estate matters making recommendations to DCD staff other City staff and elected officials.
- Attend public meetings on behalf of the DCD regarding relevant projects. Present files and sales to the Common Council and other relevant boards such as the City Plan Commission for approval.
Project Management
- Lead coordination within the Department of City Development (DCD) and in collaboration with other City departments on real estate functions including obtaining street/alley dedications coordinating proposal review and closings to align with concurrent planning zoning and incentive reviews and combination/division of land.
- Work with stakeholders to review easements present easements to the Common Council for approval execute documents for projects involving City real estate record easements and distribute recorded copies to various City departments.
Property and Tenant Management
- Prepare tenant relocation plans in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
- Establish tenant eligibility provide technical advice and compute financial benefits for residents and businesses displaced by actions of the City in the furtherance of blight elimination and revitalization objectives.
- Act as a relocation consultant providing advice to displaced persons and entities providing relocation benefits.
Real Estate Development Specialist-Senior
Real EstateInitiatives Support
- Develop and maintain partnerships with existing area businesses residents and non-profit organizations to advance real estate initiatives.
- Assist with applying for and managing grants to support industrial area redevelopment and economic development initiatives.
- Coordinate with public and private partners on issues related to job creation freight movement needs and infrastructure improvements to support economic development initiatives within the Citys manufacturing and industrial areas.
- Prepare communications and reports to officials departments and agencies.
Project Management
- Coordinate and manage consultant and construction contracts within industrial and brownfield areas including the planning and development of necessary infrastructure improvements on land.
- Negotiate agreements with public and private sector partners. Coordinate required public approvals for infrastructure and development activities and coordinate with stakeholders.
- Serve as project manager coordinating economic development and real estate-related activities at large-scale sites owned by the City of Milwaukee and RACM.
- Facilitate real estate transactions providing technical assistance to developers and coordinating with various City departments and other agencies to promote economic development investment brownfield cleanup and job attraction and retention.
Property and Tenant Management
- Serve as property manager and primary tenant point of contact for project areas.
- Coordinate and manage consultant and construction contracts for facilities management of properties buildings and tenants.
- Negotiate and draft license and lease agreements on City and RACM-owned commercial property.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
The Real Estate Development Specialist/Real EstateDevelopment Specialist-Senior must be willing and able to do the following:
- Drive to and from properties throughout Milwaukee to perform field work.
- Perform interior and exterior property inspections in all neighborhoods of the City.
- Perform physical activities that require agility including ascending or descending stairs or ramps; walking and standing crawling crouching stooping kneeling reaching balancing pushing and pulling.
- Inspect properties with potentially hazardous environmental conditions including mold dust asbestos lead and other hazards.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions (e.g. extreme heat cold rain wind and snow).
- Move and lift up to 20 pounds to move objects on occasion.
- File a statement of economic interests in accordance with the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Chapter 303-Code of Ethics.
Minimum Requirements
Real Estate Development Specialist
- Bachelors degree in real estate construction management urban planning architecture or similar field from an accredited college or university.
- Three years of professional experience in the acquisition and/or disposition of real estate or performing similar duties related to the position.
- Valid drivers license and the availability of a properly-insured personal vehicle for use on the job at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Private automobile allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code.
Real Estate Development Specialist-Senior
- Bachelors degree in real estate construction management urban planning architecture or similar field from an accredited college or university.
- Four years of professional experience in the acquisition and/or disposition of real estate economic development engineering project management or performing similar duties related to the position.
- Valid drivers license and the availability of a properly-insured personal vehicle for use on the job at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Private automobile allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code.
Equivalent combinations of education and professionalexperience may also be considered.
NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts toyour employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.
Desirable Qualifications
- Real Estate Brokers License.
- Property appraisal experience.
- Certification as Hazardous Material Manager or Environmental Hygienist.
- State of Wisconsin Notary Public.
- Department of Transportation (DOT) Relocation Specialist.
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other Characteristics
Technical
- Knowledge of real estate sales and marketing principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of real estate urban planning architecture and construction initiatives and principles.
- Knowledge of the City of Milwaukee real estate market to serve the Citys property interests as well as the needs of buyers tenants and contractors.
- Familiarity with commercial real estate processes including appraisals and broker price opinions purchase and sale agreements financial feasibility easements reading and interpreting title reports and closing statements and federal and state relocation laws.
- Ability to evaluate development proposals and make financial assistance determinations.
- Ability to understand financial information to perform accurate calculations.
- Ability to effectively use computer programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to read interpret and write reports such as purchase and sale agreements and closing documentation.
- Ability to read interpret and apply laws codes and regulations.
- Knowledge of mapping platting and legal descriptions.
Communication and Interpersonal
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials City staff developers property owners and the general public.
- Customer service skills to ensure exceptional service is provided.
- Effective written communication skills to create clear and concise business correspondence develop marketing and community outreach materials and prepare reports.
- Verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people (property owners developers contractors co-workers and community organizations) in person over the telephone and in public settings.
Critical Thinking and Professionalism
- Ability to work accurately and prioritize and execute a large volume of projects with detail-oriented work and varying deadlines.
- Analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize analyze and recommend solutions.
- Ability to work effectively with people from all cultural educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to accomplish program goals.
- Ability to work efficiently and independently exercise sound judgment to make decisions and work with a team.
- Honesty and integrity to meet professional standards for handling confidential information and politically sensitive issues.
Current Salary
Real Estate Development Specialist (Pay Range 2LX)
- The current salary range is $92478 - $105223 annually and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $95253 - $108380.
Real Estate Development Specialist-Senior (Pay Range 2MX)
- The current salary range is $101726 - $112137 annually and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $104778 - $115501.
Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon levelof experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.
Employees with a State of Wisconsin Appraiser License or aReal Estate Salesperson or Broker License will be paid an additional 3% perdesignation.
BENEFITS: The City of Milwaukeeprovides a comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee please visit Process THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of educationexperience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written orperformance test a structured interview or other assessment methods. TheDepartment of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the mostqualified candidates to structured interviews and performance interviews may include written exercises. Selection processcomponent weights will be determined by further analysis of the job. INITIAL FILING DATE The selection process will beheld as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without priornotice. However recruitment may continue until the Citys needs are applicants will be notified of the date time and place of theselection process components. Unless otherwise required by law the City ofMilwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicantis responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at thetime and place designated by the City of Milwaukee. APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed byvisiting should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.Additional Information
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