What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director, Division of Real Estate Services - FL017 position at Department of General Services?
Are you a real estate professional with extensive management experience and knowledge about the Commonwealth's laws and policies governing real estate transactions?
Do you have public administration knowledge and executive-level analysis and decision-making skills?
Come join DGS as the Deputy Director for the Division of Real Estate Services!
Title: Deputy Director for the Division of Real Estate Services
Position Number: FL017
State Role Title: General Administration Manager II
Hiring Range: $135,000 - $145,000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of General Services
Location: Washington Building
Agency Website: http://dgs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
The Division of Division of Real Estate Services (DRES) in the Virginia Department of General Services (DGS) seeks to hire an accomplished real estate professional with managerial and supervisory experience to serve as Deputy Director. DRES is responsible for managing the Commonwealth’s real estate portfolio and supporting the real estate needs of client agencies, including the purchase or lease property and management of state consolidated office space at the seat of government and throughout the Commonwealth for joint use by state agencies, departments, and institutions. The Division is also responsible for the establishment of standards and assignment of office space to agencies, departments, and institutions at the seat of government and in buildings owned or leased by the Department of the General Services.
As Deputy Director, the successful candidate will assist the DRES Director with providing executive leadership and management to a diverse staff with statewide responsibilities.
Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing supervision to a team of Real Estate Transaction Managers, Legal Staff, and Business Administration within DRES.
- Providing effective leadership and direction in developing and achieving strategic goals for the acquisition, use, and disposal of real property.
- Managing more complex and visible real estate transactions.
- Assisting the DRES Director with ensuring that client agencies receive timely real estate services and are provided the facilities required to satisfy agency missions at the most economical cost.
We’ve got great benefits!
DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally, DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework 2 days/week) upon completion of an approved telework agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong supervisory skills and extensive experience managing staff.
- Knowledge of the principles of public administration, business operations and practices, program formulation, project management, team management, implementation methods, and evaluation of activities.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of real property management, tenant management, strategic planning, concepts related to facility management and development, state laws and policies governing real estate transactions and capital projects.
- Ability to negotiate and conduct all types of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisition and conveyance of real property.
- Knowledge of legislative and budget processes.
- Exemplary oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
- Executive level skills in analysis and decision-making, and in design, development and delivery of professional presentations.
- Strong negotiating skills and ability to effectively present ideas and concepts to co-workers, agencies, managers and vendors.
- Knowledge and experience of laws, policies and guidelines governing conduct of real estate transactions by departments, agencies, and institutions of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Ability to act decisively and accurately in advising and assisting the Commonwealth's departments, agencies and institutions and private contractors while employing interpersonal skills to enhance good working relationships.
Special Instructions
Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time after January 20, 2025. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity.
Online applications should be submitted via http://jobs.virginia.gov. Please note that fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The selected candidate must also pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and a DMV driving records check.
The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Contact Information
Name: DGS Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-3910
Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $135,000 - $145,000
