Real Estate Representative

City of Fargo; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

29 paid vacation days a year

13 days paid sick time

Defined pension plan

Paid life insurance

Paid parental leave

Some telework may be available

Job summary

MnDOT is seeking a Real Estate Specialist to conduct direct purchase activities in District 1 in compliance with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition policies, Minnesota statutes, and MnDOT policies. The role supports the Principal Engineer with consultant and property management tasks.

It also administers the Relocation Program for MnDOT or other agencies when MnDOT acts as their agent; some telework may be available. Laura Saari is the recruitment contact.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in real estate with at least two areas: appraisals, title investigations, negotiations, relocations, or property management relating to leases/permits.
• Knowledge of Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act and amendments.
• Valid Class D Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Direct purchase activities in District 1 in compliance with laws and MnDOT policies.
• Assist the Principal Engineer with consultant management and property management tasks.
• Administer the Relocation Program for MnDOT or other agencies when MnDOT acts as their agent.

Skills

Real estate experience

Relocation regulations knowledge

Driver's license

Job description

This position is responsible for conducting direct purchase activities throughout District 1 in a timely manner and in accordance with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and its amendments; Minnesota State statutes; and all policies and procedures established by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The right-of-way activities include both partial and total acquisitions associated with a variety of property classifications, including commercial, residential (single & multi-family), agricultural, and industrial real estate. In addition, the position will assist the Principal Engineer with associated tasks including but not limited to consultant management and property management.

Additionally, this position provides assistance in the administration of the Relocation Program for MnDOT and/or other agencies when MnDOT acts as their agent. It is imperative that the incumbent of this position has a strong understanding of the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 and its amendments.

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• Some telework may be available
• And more!

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

[e-mail]

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in the real estate field that includes two or more of the following areas: real estate appraisals, real estate title investigations, purchase negotiations, real estate relocations, and/orproperty management relating to leases and/or permits.
• Knowledge of the State and Federal law and regulatory requirement for right-of-way acquisition as well as Federal relocation regulations and statutory requirements.
• Valid Class D Driver’s license