SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST (DOT)

<div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined><strong>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:&nbsp;</strong>To perform complex duties involving the acquisition of real property for state highway construction and reconstruction purposes; to negotiate for the purchase of property; to assist in the relocation of displaces; to assist in the management and maintenance of property acquired; to assist in the inventory of outdoor advertising devices; to recommend approval or denial of sign permits in accordance with the Outdoor Advertising Rules and Regulations; to prepare and execute lease and license agreements; and to do related work as required. </undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined><strong>SUPERVISION RECEIVED:</strong> Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom work assignments are received; work is reviewed upon completion for conformance with overall policies, laws, rules, regulations, and procedures. </undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined><strong>SUPERVISION EXERCISED:</strong> May supervise the work of technical and clerical subordinates assigned to assist as required.<br></undefined></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined>To perform complex duties involving the acquisition of real property for state highway construction and reconstruction purposes; to negotiate for the purchase of property; to assist in the relocation of displaces; to assist in the management and maintenance of property acquired; to assist in the inventory of outdoor advertising devices; to recommend approval or denial of sign permits in accordance with the Outdoor Advertising Rules and Regulations; to prepare and execute lease and license agreements.&nbsp;</undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined>To understand and be able to explain technical value estimates and appraisals of properties by the State. </undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined>To handle the more technical difficult negotiations with property owners for the purchase of their property by the State. </undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined>To handle the more technical relocation assistance to occupants displaced by department acquisitions. </undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined>To compute and process relocation payments. </undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined>To assist in the management, maintenance and protection of property acquired. </undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined>To review the work of others to ensure conformance to state law, federal regulations, rules, policies, and procedures. </undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined>To assist in the pre-trial preparation of land damage cases. </undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined>To testify as a witness in court. </undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined>To attend public hearings or workshops as required. </undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined>To assist and participate in on-the-job training and education programs relative to real estate activities. </undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined>To do related work as required.<br></undefined></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined><strong>KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:&nbsp;</strong></undefined></div><br><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined>A thorough knowledge of the eminent domain and real estate laws, negotiations to deal effectively with property owners or their agents, the effect of property values, deed restrictions, zoning ordinances, assessments, easements and encroachments, highway acquisition plans and specifications; the ability to apply such principles, practices and techniques; the ability to handle the more difficult negotiations with property owners in order to obtain the necessary release to acquire their property by condemnation or purchase; the ability to write clear concise and informative reports; the ability to utilize computer technology for routine applications; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, property owners, public officials and others contacted in this work; and related capacities and abilities. </undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined><strong>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</strong> </undefined></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined><u>Education: </u>Graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in public administration, business administration, real estate, or a closely related field; and receipt of a certificate in real estate from a college of recognized standing, or the possession of a Rhode Island Broker’s Licenses; and <u>Experience: </u>Considerable employment in a responsible full-time position with a public or private agency involving the acquisition and/or management of real estate, title searching, appraisal, property management, acquisition, disposition of real estate and/or relocation assistance. </undefined></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><undefined><u>Or,</u> any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.<br></undefined></div>