Assistant County Attorney III, Supervisory, Chief of Real Estate Compliance - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

Please attach your resume and writing sample to your application.

This job posting may close at any time. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Office of Law.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under the general supervision of the County Attorney, or Deputy County Attorney, the Chief of Real Estate Compliance plans, supervises and administers land acquisition and disposition programs and policies.

Essential Job Functions

• Establishes and implements programs and policies in the acquisition and sale of real properties.
• Plans, assigns, reviews and coordinates the work of a group of employees engaged in the preparation of right-of-way plats, the appraisal of real properties, the examination of property titles, and other activities pertaining to the acquisition and sale of real property.
• Supervises the attainment of right-of-way agreements and the acquisition of land for County use. Administers the preparation of real property appraisal reports, deeds, titles, contracts, and other legal documents. Inspects and approves right-of-way plats.
• Supervises negotiations and negotiates with property owners, real estate agents, corporations, and mortgage companies in the attainment of right-of-way agreements and the acquisition and sale of property.
• Advises developers, builders, engineers, attorneys and other County agencies of policies, standards, and procedures regarding right-of-way acquisitions.
• Supervises the keeping of records and the preparation of technical reports. Assists in the preparation of budget and other fiscal reports.

Examples of Other Duties

• Represents the County at meetings and on boards and committees. Speaks before civic and neighborhood groups regarding land acquisition matters.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: the duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed).

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland, or eligible to waive into the bar of the State of Maryland.
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in legal, real estate, or engineering work directly related to land acquisition, four years of which were in a supervisory capacity.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the laws, procedures, practices and techniques of land acquisition. Comprehensive knowledge of the appraisal of real property, land use planning, zoning and property values. Comprehensive knowledge of property outline surveys, land plats and legal documents pertaining to land acquisition. Knowledge of supervision and management theories and methods.
• Skill in the interpretation and application of laws and codes. Skill in property appraisal, title examination, and the attainment of right-of-way agreements. Skill in negotiation. Skill in working effectively with associates, property owners, the public and others. Skill in the supervision of professional, technical and support staff.
• Ability to coordinate the work of the bureau with the general mission of the County and department. Administrative and managerial ability.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities (Full Performance

• Knowledge of State and local laws and codes pertaining to real estate and land acquisition. Knowledge of County and office rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in the administration of the land acquisition program. Skill in coordinating the work of the program with the general mission of the department and County.

Conditions of Employment

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.