Property Acquisition Agent

General Functions

• Responsible for the overall negotiation and acquisition of real property and the related interests in land. These interests are acquired by purchase, donation, condemnation or lease.
• Work is performed with limited supervision and is reviewed for compliance with project requirements, Real Estate Management Division objectives, guidelines and policies for achievement of desired results, County Policy, and State Statutes.

Representative Duties /Assignments

• Negotiates real estate transactions which can have an economic, social or political impact upon the community and/or environment.
• Resolves problems in acquiring property interests by using sound judgment, knowledge of real estate practice, acquisition procedures, local, state and federal codes; eminent domain laws.
• Performs skillful, fair, courteous and effective negotiations.
• Overcomes adverse opinion and widespread objections to accomplish successful negotiations.
• Secures documents necessary to provide clear title and conducts investigative discussions with purported owners or representatives.
• Negotiates numerous parcels on multiple projects. Interprets, contracts, leases, construction plans, right of way maps, architectural and engineering drawings, appraisal reports, and title searches.
• Justifies settlements through written reports and oral presentations to management and user divisions.
• Maintains and monitors project files, information, project reports, contact records, instruments and contract provisions.
• Tracks all assigned projects through the Real Estate Management Division's computer program tracking system.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Details:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business or Public Administration or a closely related field and three years of, right-of-way acquisition, real estate negotiation experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a Florida Drivers License within six months of hire.
• Must possess ability to obtain a notary license within six months of hire.
• Must possess strong and effective oral and written communications skills.
• Preferences: Experience in the negotiation and acquisition of real estate under threat of eminent domain.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and windows applications.