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City of Durham Real Estate Administrator in Durham, North Carolina
Real Estate Administrator
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Real Estate Administrator
Salary
$66,377.00 - $102,897.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
24-04778
Department
General Services
Opening Date
03/21/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
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Benefits
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Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
The General Services Department’s (http://durhamnc.gov/733/General-Services) innovative, highly qualified, service-oriented individuals support the City we love. Building and maintaining city facilities and public spaces is what we do. Promoting our enviable quality of life and serving as a foundation of a healthy economy is why we do it. If you’re interested in applying your unique skills to meaningful work while growing in your career, our team is for you.
Workday/Hours: Monday - Friday / 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
This position is devoted to management of land, buildings and right-of-way including the acquisition, disposition and management of City property and facilities. This is a senior level, advanced professional position performing a wide range of difficult and complex tasks and project management, which includes the review and revising of legal agreements such as inter-local agreements, leases, deeds and development agreements.
Responsible for managing and administering special projects that involve larger and more complex real estate transactions; serving as lead and project manager for large projects involving developers, other governmental units and corporate entities; performing quality control and quality assurance on legal documents; collaborating on projects with other governments and agencies; serving on City-wide committees representing the department; serving as point of contact and facilitator for resolution of real estate-related matters, including matters related to pending or threatened litigation; reviewing contracts and other real estate documents; ensuring quality assurance for the real estate division; providing guidance to staff on interpretation of contract terms and provisions; and assisting with the more difficult real estate inquiries from the public.
Duties/Responsibilities
Manages and administers special projects involving larger, more complex and/or politically sensitive real estate transactions; develops project plans; coordinates with other governmental units, corporate entities, and other interested parties; provides guidance to staff on the interpretation of contract terms and provisions; identifies and recommends solutions to mitigate project risks; and identifies appropriate documentation to support decisions, mitigate risk and maintain project records.
Coordinates the preparation of, and/or prepares, reviews, maintains, and/or approves legal and related documents such as agreements, deeds, and leases; drafts researches, compiles, analyzes and presents information; develops and makes recommendations; provides professional consultation and expert advice to staff and other parties; and reviews and approves documents for quality and adherence to policies and procedures.
Coordinates with and serves as a liaison to the public, City Council, and other City departments, and/or external agencies; serves on citywide committees as a department representative; collaborates on internal and external projects; and resolves complex real estate issues, including those related to pending or threatened litigation.
Managing public projects, to include facilitating large-scale development projects with partners and serving as an expert on Economic Development land transactions and disposition.
Serving as facilitator for downtown projects.
Developing the Strategic Plan refresh.
Creating and implementing plans for public art in projects.
Serving as the City’s expert providing advice and counsel to other City departments.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree "or" equivalent.
Two years of progressively responsible real estate legal experience in assignments involving work such as contract administration, real estate, and/or commercial real estate.
North Carolina Real Estate Broker’s License.
Valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another states driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.
Additional Preferred Skills
Master's degree preferred.
Experience in coordinating and implementing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, tasks, timelines, and resources.
Experience in reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing documents with complexity, legal language, and/or nuanced details.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
11-12 paid holidays per year
12 standard work days of vacation per year
12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)
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Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire).
I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.
I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.
I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
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How many years of progressively responsible real estate legal experience in assignments involving work such as contract administration, real estate, and/or commercial real estate do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year but less than 2 years
2 years but less than 6 years
6 years but less than 10 years
10 or more years
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Do you have a North Carolina Real Estate Broker's License?
No
Yes
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How long have you been a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker?
No related experience
Less than 1 year
1 year but less than 3 years
3 years but less than 5 years
5 or more years
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How would you rate your experience level in reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing documents with complexity, legal language, and/or nuanced details?
No experience
Beginner level
Intermediate level
Advanced level
Expert level
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How would you rate your experience level in coordinating and implementing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, tasks, timelines, and resources?
No experience
Beginner level
Intermediate level
Advanced level
Expert level
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Do you have municipal real estate experience?
No
Yes
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Do you have commercial real estate experience?
No
Yes
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