Salary : $38,311.54 - $47,889.43 Annually
Location : Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Number: 07067
Department: Engineering
Division: Real Estate
Opening Date: 06/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Under immediate supervision, performs difficult technical work involving the securing of deeds, easements, agreements, or condemnation proceedings on land required for public purposes; does related work as required.
POSITION AVALIABLE BEGINNING AUGUST 5TH.
Examples of Duties
Appraises land and buildings to obtain fair market value, reviews appraisals, researches data, inspects property, obtains outside appraisers for assistance; consults with property owners and conducts negotiations for securing deeds, easements, permits, options, agreements, outright purchase of property or settlement of damage claims, measures and estimates moving and relocation costs for re-establishment of buildings, structures and plantings located on or near the land to be acquired; investigates and reports on various claims, complaints and suggestions and prepares reports; maintains records of City-owned lands and keeps a file of all correspondence, deeds and other instruments pertaining to their acquisition; reviews engineering drawings and plats for accuracy; verifies titles, ownership and records of deeds and easements at court record room; prepares reports on all negotiations.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by college level courses in real estate brokerage, real estate appraisal or related field and considerable experience in the real estate industry, including some land acquisition experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the field of real estate title and evaluation work; thorough knowledge of the laws and procedures involved in the acquisition of land by eminent domain; thorough knowledge of topography and drainage features of land; thorough knowledge of the requirements as to form, content and recording necessary to render valid such legal documents as are involved; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners and the general public; ability to read plans and blueprints; ability to keep records and to prepare reports on activities; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Supplemental Information
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be a Notary Public or ability to acquire Notary Public .
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.
01

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a Notary Public?

• Yes
• No, but I have the ability to acquire Notary Public upon hire
• No

Required Question