GSS II - Real Estate Officer - Department of Housing and Community Development
Full Time
Baltimore, MD
$70,509 - $112,814 a year
Posted
Job description
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
OPENING DATE: 04/01/2023
CLOSING DATE: 07/07/2023
SALARY: $70,509.00 - $112,814.00.
The Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking a Real Estate Officer.
AGENCY OVERVIEW
The Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) was created in 1968 to consolidate local community development efforts with housing and building code enforcement. With over 400 employees, DHCD strengthens City neighborhoods by attracting investors, developers, and homebuyers. Through the administration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home funds, City bond funds, and other creative financing mechanisms, DHCD’s finances and guides strategic development projects to meet housing and neighborhood needs. To hold property owners accountable and keep neighborhoods safe, DHCD monitors construction and building activity and enforces the City's building, fire, zoning and related codes, as well as provides energy conservation services.
DHCD works with community groups and other stakeholders to address the problem of vacant buildings and lots in neighborhoods throughout the City. To continue the work of revitalizing the City, DHCD uses strategic acquisition, stabilization, disposition and demolition to create whole block outcomes to improve the lives of City residents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Real Estate Officer within the Development/Land Management Division negotiates with property owners, lawyers, real estate dealers, building contractors, mortgage companies and others for the purpose of acquiring real property for City redevelopment and blight elimination efforts and or other public uses. The REO will analyze title abstracts, lien sheets and other supporting documents to determine most effective method of land acquisition. Additionally, the REO selects appraisers, reviews appraisals for acceptability and conformance with Federal regulations. Prepares property file for acquisition through negotiated settlement and can refer for eminent domain condemnation or tax sale foreclosure.
SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Analyze title abstracts, lien sheets and other supporting documents to determine the most effective method of land acquisition.
- Negotiates terms of leases; prepares leases and related documents for the use of City, State and Federal government agencies.
- Drafts options, sales and lease agreements and other legal instruments in cooperation with the Law Department.
- Recommends the approval of property sales and leases to the Board of Estimates.
- Confers with department heads on problems concerning the sale, rental or transfer of properties.
- Compiles appraisal data for use in the evaluation of real estate and recommending property appraisals.
- May assign and review the work of real estate agents.
- Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of real estate laws, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the handling of bids and preparation/execution of contracts, options and agreements.
- Knowledge of report preparation techniques using data systems and report writing.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, with at least an intermediate level of skill/experience in Word and Outlook specifically.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate development.
- Ability to prepare/evaluate real estate appraisal data.
- Ability to review and evaluate title abstracts and reports.
- Ability to conduct internet searches.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of governmental agencies, property owners and the general public.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies, laws, rules, regulations and procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, staff of other agencies and the general public.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requirements – A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience performing real estate negotiation, brokerage, appraisal or management. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMPENSATION
This career opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package with a salary range $70,509.00 - $112,814.00.
NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
BALTIMORE CITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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