City of Omaha · 1 week ago
Real Estate Specialist II - Right of Way
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expThe City of Omaha is seeking a Real Estate Specialist II to manage the acquisition of properties for Public Works projects. This role involves appraising properties, negotiating purchases, and preparing legal documentation while ensuring compliance with city and state regulations.
CommunitiesGovernmentPublic Relations
No H1B
Responsibilities
Negotiates with property owners for the acquisition of land, easements, and property rights
Explains legal descriptions and interprets construction plans and tract drawings to property owners and other interested parties
Assists in responding to questions and requests for information regarding negotiations and other right of way efforts
Reviews, revises, and prepares written legal descriptions of properties to be acquired
Researches and determines which among the three appraisal approaches to use in the appraisal of unimproved and improved property
Prepares City ordinances, negotiators reports, resolutions, notice and petitions to condemn property, and legal documents requiring City Council approval to acquire land, easements, and property rights
Reviews in-house appraisal reports for completeness, correctness, understandability, and that the correct methods of market value determination are used
Conducts title searches and reviews title company certificates of title to ensure that properties to be acquired are free from liens or other encumbrances
Trains, prepares schedules, assigns duties to, and oversees the work of subordinates, and compiles reports and maintains records of completed work
Ensures that legal requirements are complete and correct, prepares reports detailing easement rights and land acquisitions, and maintains records of projects and individual ownership files of construction projects
Prepares, updates, or approves real estate documents and other right of way forms
Assists city attorneys in condemnation cases, conducting site inspections, interpreting construction engineering plans, and appearing in court to provide testimony
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
Qualification
Required
Five (5) years of experience in an industry related to the Right of Way field (i.e. realtor, real estate agent, property management, property appraisal, property title, engineering, drafting, or land surveying) OR Bachelor's degree AND one (1) years of experience in an industry related to the Right of Way field (i.e. realtor, real estate agent, property management, property appraisal, property title, engineering, drafting, or land surveying) OR an Associate's degree AND three (3) years of experience in an industry related to the Right of Way field (i.e. realtor, real estate agent, property management, property appraisal, property title, engineering, drafting, or land surveying)
Possession of a valid driver's license
Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to job sites throughout the city during the course of the work day and during off hours
Knowledge of the methods of evaluating and appraising the value of real property to be acquired for Public Works construction projects
Knowledge of the laws of title and eminent domain and the court procedures and rules of evidence of the State of Nebraska
Knowledge of the procedures involved in negotiating with property owners for the acquisition of real property
Knowledge of engineering terminology and practices used in surveying and land acquisition
Knowledge of city and state laws pertaining to zoning and setback requirements
Ability to determine the fair market value of properties to be acquired
Ability to understand written or oral instructions
Ability to stand, walk or sit from 26 to 50% of the time; and to type from 0 to 25% of the time
Ability to use up to 20 pounds of force to move objects up to 33 of the time; to use up to 10 pounds of force to move objects from 34 to 66% of the time; and to use lesser amounts of force to move objects from 67 to 100% of the time
Preferred
Possession of a real estate sales or broker's license
Possession of a Notary Public Certificate or the ability to obtain a Notary Public Certificate within 120 days
Member of International Right of Way Association
Possession of an IRWA designation from the International Right of Way Association is desired
Benefits
Forty-hour work week.
Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays.
Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family.
Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more.
Company
City of Omaha
City of Omaha is a government organization that provides utilities, permits, and development services for businesses and residents.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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