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Property Agent 2 (35 Hour)

Recruitment # 250624-7501EE-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 7/15/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $73,032* - $105,298/year (*New to state service to start at minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 7/28/2025 11:59:00 PM

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The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Administrative Services (DAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS?language=en\_US) ) , Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer (https://portal.ct.gov/das/services-for-agencies-and-municipalities/leasing-and-property-transfer?language=en\_US) department is currently accepting applications for a Property Agent 2 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7501EE&R1=&R3=) position.

The Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer department conducts real estate transactions (leasing, acquisition, and disposition of property) on behalf of the State of Connecticut, providing services to various state agencies.

What We Can Offer You:

+ Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.

+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

Position Details:

+ Full-time, 35 hours/week

+ Monday - Friday

+ Hybrid Work Opportunity (On-site/Remote)

+ Location: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT

The Role:

The Property Agent 2 will work within the Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer department.

Duties include but are not limited to:

+ Researching real estate market values and building out costs

+ Resolve conflicts between lessors and the state

+ Prepare notices and documentation of code violations to lessor/agency in compliance with state statutes and lease requirements

+ Work with in-house attorneys concerning drafting legal documents (leases, holdover agreements, consent to assignment agreements, subordination, non-disturbance, attornment letters, purchase and sale agreements, residential lease-outs, etc.)

+ Negotiate lease agreements for client state agencies and related research

+ Conduct site inspections and title searches

+ May negotiate easements, and other agreements relating to land acquisition and disposition

+ Perform related duties as required (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7501EE&R1=&R3=)

Additional duties include:

+ Assisting the Administrator with completing the GAAP and SPRB reports annually

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Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at [email protected].

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency having a real property appraisal and acquisition and/or commercial leasing function this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in the technical phases of property appraisal, acquisition, relocation, leasing, sale or revenues management.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

WORKING LEAD LEVEL

+ As assigned by a supervisor, distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews office unit work;

+ Provides staff training and assistance;

+ Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;

+ Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staff and other outside officials regarding unit office policies and standards;

+ Prepares reports and correspondence;

+ Performs related duties as required.

ADVANCED WORKING LEVEL

+ Leads or participates in field investigations and negotiations necessary for purchase, lease or tenant occupancy of land, buildings, other improvements, easement rights or revenue development;

+ Prepares commercial leases, agreements, deeds and related documents;

+ Oversees relocation activities and makes suggestions as to appropriate courses of action;

+ Prepares appraisals of real property to be acquired, sold or leased;

+ Prepares cost estimates, title searches, deeds and condemnation documents;

+ Inspects designated properties to determine scope of projects and areas to be affected;

+ Testifies in court in condemnation proceedings to sustain values recommended;

+ Recommends alterations where such changes will result in a more reasonable award to property owners;

+ Supervises disposal of excess properties through transfer to other state agencies or formal or informal bids to the public;

+ Monitors tenant compliance with lease agreements;

+ Establishes and maintains liaison with engineers, engineering consultants, municipal agencies and other state agencies in connection with property appraisal and acquisition activities;

+ May review appraisals submitted by staff or fee appraisals for conformance to proper valuation techniques;

+ May be assigned special projects;

+ May supervise rental and leasing of state-owned properties;

+ May develop and manage specific properties or leases to enhance revenue production;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of methods and practices of land acquisition by purchase or condemnation;

+ Knowledge of

+ real estate appraisal;

+ relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations concerning relocation of displaced property owners and tenants, public utility location and relocation as they affect rights of way processes, property and commercial leases, service contracts, space rental agreements, tenant and leaseholder rights;

+ effect on property values of deed restrictions, zoning ordinances, setbacks, assessments and encroachments;

+ property management including lease negotiation, needs assessment, proposal analysis and revenue enhancement;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communications skills;

+ Ability to utilize computer software;

+ Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of technical experience in rights of way, real estate appraisal, land acquisition, sale of real property, commercial leasing or property management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

+ Certification by the International Right of Way Association as a Senior Right of Way Professional may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience working in the real estate industry

+ Experience working with commercial real estat e

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class involved with the appraisal of real property must successfully complete agency-specified real estate appraisal courses and possess and retain a current Connecticut Real Estate Appraiser license and either a Residential and/or General appraiser certification as required by the position.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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