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SENIOR REAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST (NEGOTIATOR)

Salary

$79,504.27 - $106,847.10 Annually

Location

Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Job Number

25-01974

Department

Metropolitan Sewer District

Opening Date

07/14/2025

Closing Date

7/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

This is a senior level position for a person with actual real estate appraisal, negotiation, property management, relocation, planning, or development experience. With a minimum of supervision, reads and analyzes right-of-way plans and drawings, appraisals, title reports and environmental reports, and communicates this information to property owners and other interested parties regardless of the person's education or level of experience; works closely with attorneys, business people, and others in government service; has a working knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and city rules, regulations, and procedures; required to have basic computer skills and must be able to prepare the necessary documents to do specific task assigned.

Handles high level negotiations including part takes and complicated high value acquisitions; sets own schedule for acquisitions depending upon the needs of the clients and property owners; negotiates leases, rentals, and excess land sales of any degree of difficulty, including meeting with the property owners, clients, or petitioners on site to discuss the effects on the City's projects.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

Standard English, grammar and usage; standard correspondence and report formats.

Principles of quantitative and qualitative analysis; principles of financial analysis.

Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; accounting principles.

Management and administration of federal grant monies.

Use of computers including word processing and spreadsheets..

Pertinent City, County, state and federal laws, codes and regulations.

Civil Service Rules; City Human Resources Policies and Procedures; EEO, ADA, Affirmative Action; union contracts; and other technical procedural materials related to departmental business.

Conflict resolution techniques; negotiation techniques.

Principles and practices of human resource management.

Principles of supervision and training.

Skill to:

Manage staff to accomplish work objectives.

Establish work priorities.

Ability to:

Assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; supervise subordinate staff.

Process complex information while maintaining attention to detail; perform complex analyses of problems and formulate solutions to such problems.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Make decisions based on data analysis and observation.

Interpret, explain and apply pertinent City, state and federal laws, regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures; interpret and apply rules of contract compliance.

Apply various criteria to evaluate contract bids and recommend selections.

Maintain confidentiality of City information.

Conduct investigations as appropriate.

Resolve disputes; negotiate compromises.

Operate a computer in performance of assigned duties.

Operate assigned vehicle in performance of job duties (as required)

Working and Physical Conditions

Required Education and Experience

Each applicant must meet one of the following requirements:

+ Two years’ experience with the City of Cincinnati as a Real Property Specialist (Negotiator)

+ Three years’ experience in the real estate field, with at least two years specialized experience in property acquisition and a bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. ? Three years’ experience as a Negotiator, Relocation Agent, or Property Manager with a prequalified consultant’s certificate issued by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) or a certificate issued by the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) as Right of Way Professional (RWP). Must be in good standing with an active certification with ODOT or IRWA. Other ODOT or IRWA certifications may be considered. ? Seven years’ experience working in support of right-of-way activities and/or property acquisition. Experience must include preparing property acquisition records, reviewing and explaining construction and right of way drawings, deed research, appraisal fundamentals, and property owner relations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must maintain certification credentials throughout the duration of employment in this position, failure to do so may result in corrective action up to dismissal.

Must have demonstrated communication and organizational skills and a mastery of the technical aspects of real estate.

Must possess a valid Driver's license.

Must be willing to provide own automobile when required.

Some positions may require license as a Public Notary with the State of Ohio.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

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I understand and agree that this position requires the following: (RESUME AND TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED) Two years’ experience with the City of Cincinnati as a Real Property Specialist (Negotiator) -- OR -- Three years’ experience in the real estate field, with at least two years specialized experience in property acquisition and a bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field -- OR -- Three years’ experience as a Negotiator, Relocation Agent, or Property Manager with a prequalified consultant’s certificate issued by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) or a certificate issued by the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) as Right of Way Professional (RWP). Must be in good standing with an active certification with ODOT or IRWA. Other ODOT or IRWA certifications may be considered. -- OR -- Seven years’ experience working in support of right-of-way activities and/or property acquisition. Experience must include preparing property acquisition records, reviewing and explaining construction and right of way drawings, deed research, appraisal fundamentals, and property owner relations.

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This is a Noncompetitive position that includes an evaluation of the applications to determine if the applicants meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the "Required Education and Experience" section. A Noncompetitive process may also consist of other components, such as a qualifying test, to determine if the applicant is able to perform the duties of the position. Applications that meet the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration. Please review the "Required Education and Experience" section for additional information.

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Employer

City of Cincinnati

Address

805 Central Avenue Suite 200

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone

513-352-2400

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm