Real Estate Specialist

Salary : $55,304.86 - $65,062.08 Annually

Location : Toledo, OH

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00017

Department : Transportation

Division : Engineering and Construction Administration

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in activities related to property acquisition and disposition and the negotiation of purchases of right-of-ways and easements; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Reviews properties to be acquired and acts as negotiator for real estate section in all matters relative to acquisition of properties and settlement of claims
• Negotiates with property owners or their representatives to secure purchase or lease of land in right-of-way and easements
• Writes leases, licenses, rental agreements and easements
• Assists in gathering information necessary to estimate various project costs on acquisition, appraisal, right-of-way, purchases and easements
• Reviews title work, right-of-way plans, blueprints, specifications and other pertinent data, identifies problems and recommends solutions; searches tax records, property deeds, maps and other sources to verify property descriptions and ownership
• Records and transfers documents
• Verifies insurance coverage and property management coverage in conjunction with the City risk management officer
• Drafts voucher requests
• Arranges, schedules, coordinates and attends real estate closings
• Prepares ordinances, resolutions, deeds, releases of mortgage and other legal documents necessary for real estate acquisition and closing
• Prepares advertisements for leasing or sale of City-owned properties
• Assembles exhibits, charts and drawings
• Compiles pertinent real estate data and prepares reports for submission to federal, state and city officials
• Assists legal section on condemnations, tax sales and other related matters as requested
• May appear in court as an expert witness
• Coordinates real estate activities with other City divisions and departments
• Answers inquiries from the public, attorneys, lending institutions, and other City divisions
• Meets with neighborhood groups
• Assigns and reviews work of clerical support staff

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS :

An Associate's Degree in Real Estate Technology may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Additional or Special Requirements :

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will frequently stand, walk, and sit. The position will occasionally require the employee to drive a personal and company owned vehicle. The employee will frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Frequent stooping, kneeling, twisting, and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is continuously indoors. Occasionally this employee will work outdoors and will travel to multiple worksites. At times, this position will require extended work hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually low; however, occasional moderate background noise can occur.

If you need assistance or an accommodation , or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Departmetn of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.

Class Code : Real Estate Specialist (4212)

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee's selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee's bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.

OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee's annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.

For more information about OPERS, click on this link : https : / / www.opers.org /

Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement / pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.

Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.

For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link : https : / / www.ohio457.org / iApp / tcm / ohio457 / index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).

Under the 401(k) plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee's behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Roth 401(k)

The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.

Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.

What is your highest level of education?

If you have an Associate's Degree, or higher, please list the major and any concentrations of your degree.

How many years of experience do you have which required real estate title work, appraisal, or real estate negotiation techniques?

Please describe the nature of your experience in real estate title work, appraisal, or real estate negotiation techniques.

Please describe any college coursework you have regarding Real Estate Principles and Practices.

Required Question

Salary : $55,305 - $65,062