Real Property Agent

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking a Real Property Agent to oversee the acquisition and leasing of real property needs for the agency. This role involves planning, oversight, and coordination with Senior Leadership beginning with the Procurement Director and culminating with concurrence from the Commander's Office.

Candidates should have expertise in real estate transactions, state and federal laws, and the ability to explain complex policies to staff and vendors.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with specified experience in real estate development, appraisal or brokerage.
• Experience with government real estate processes and legal contracts is preferred.
• Ability to understand and explain complex laws and property documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee acquisition and leasing processes for agency real property needs.
• Coordinate with Senior Leadership from Procurement Director to Commander's Office.

Skills

Acquisition and disposition of realty

State highway policies

Tax laws for real estate

Appraisal methods

Understanding highway plans

Report writing

Interacting with government

Interpreting legal documents

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Description of Work

Help shape the future! The NC State Highway Patrol is seeking a Real Property Agent to join our team. The Real Property Agent is to directly oversee the processes for the acquisition and leasing of real property needs for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. This involves planning, oversight, and coordination with Senior Leadership beginning with the Procurement Director and culminating with the concurrence from the Commander's Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the agency's representative to the Council of State, safeguarding taxpayer resources by thoroughly evaluating real property needs, monitoring program activities, and preventing unnecessary expenditures.
• Interprets laws and policies for agency staff and vendors and conducts continuous market research to stay informed on emerging technologies, real estate trends, and property availability that impact strategic decision making.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $57,983-$80,000 Annually

Required Skills

• Knowledge of the acquisition and disposition of real property
• Knowledge of Federal, State State highway policies and procedures pertaining to right-of-way acquisition, removal of conflicts, and Federal participation in right-of-way costs; and of State laws pertaining to real estate conveyances, easements, contracts, and eminent domain and departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of state and federal tax laws as they apply to real estate transactions
• Knowledge of various appraisal methods
• Skill in understanding highway plans and construction methods, and ability to explain them orally and in writing to property owners
• Ability to write clear, concise documented reports
• Ability to interact with all levels of government, management and public
• Ability to interpret legal documents related to real estate transactions

Position/Physical Requirements

Typical work schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass: Criminal Background Investigation; Drug Screening Test

Location

This position is located at: 512 N Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 2604

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in the development, appraisal or brokerage of commercial and/or industrial real estate; or Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in the development, appraisal or brokerage of commercial and/or industrial real estate; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.