REAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST I

Maryland-Department-of-Transportatio; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State Highway Administration in Baltimore City is seeking a Real Property Specialist I to support the capital program with appraisal, negotiation, relocation assistance and property management. This is a career service position open to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and no prior experience; military substitutions may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• No prior work experience required (experience may be substituted in lieu of education as allowed).
• Military service may be substituted for education/experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide appraisal, negotiation, relocation assistance and property management for the MDOT capital program.
• Perform duties related to the acquisition of real estate as a generalist.
• Support coordination with higher-level Real Property Specialists as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Interview And Hire Announcement

State Highway Administration

Grade 14 (4902)SP#26-63-08

Real Property Specialist I

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Real Estate is currently recruiting for a career service, Real Property Specialist I, located in Baltimore City. This is an interview and hire position that is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below.

This announcement may also be used for future vacancies throughout the state of Maryland for SHA.

If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application).

Nature of Work:

The main purpose of this position is to provide appraisal, negotiation, relocation assistance and property management services for State Highway Administration's capital program under the guidance of a higher-level Real Property Specialist. This is a generalist position performing all duties associated with the acquisition of real estate for the capital program.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide

The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been nameda Trainingmagazine Training APEX Awardswinner for the seventh consecutive year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: None.
• Notes:
  • 1. Additional experience in professional or technical real estate work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
  • 2. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

1. Employees may be subject to Statewide assignment which may occasionally require overnight travel. 2. Employees must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required to respond to agency operations.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits,401kbenefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities. The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.SHAis committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date:

9/1/2026