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Real Estate Technician

Salary

$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually

Location

Indiana County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-38331-17147

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 10 0

Opening Date

12/17/2025

Closing Date

12/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

17147

Position Number

00185285

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00081000

Bureau / Division

Transportation District Office 10 0

Worksite Address

2550 Oakland Avenue

City

Indiana, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15701

Contact Name

Teala Dalfonso

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

If you are a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills, this opportunity could be perfect for you. The Department of Transportation is seeking a Real Estate Technician for Indiana County. In this essential position, the chosen candidate will engage in advanced technical tasks, including reaching out to property owners to secure right-of-way for various District projects. Take the next step in your career and apply now to become a Real Estate Specialist with the Department of Transportation!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will be responsible for negotiating and acquiring real estate for public use while managing properties for Engineering District 10-0. Your tasks will include obtaining tax maps, deeds, and property owner identification data from county courthouses, as well as verifying ownership and property boundaries in the field to aid in plan development. You will ensure that necessary property owner notification letters and portfolios are prepared and sent, photographs are taken, titles are researched, and offers are made.

Additionally, you will collaborate with your supervisor to discuss affected properties, meet letting schedules, and address complex issues. Your responsibilities will also involve reviewing completed work for compliance with established policies, providing relocation assistance to displaced individuals and businesses, calculating supplemental payments for relocations, and keeping the property manager updated on the status of claims related to demolitions, while assisting with property management tasks as needed.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00185285) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Indiana. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

+ Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907 (before taxes).

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or

+ One year of technical real estate experience and an associate degree;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

+ This position requires possession of an active Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If "Yes", please provide the issuing state, license number, and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Engineering Technician for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time technical real estate experience do you possess?

+ 1 year or more

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How much college coursework have you completed?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.

+ Conferred Associate's degree or higher

+ 60 credits or more

+ 30 but less than 60 credits

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

08

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – RESEARCH

Gathers and examines information from individuals, financial records, and appraisal reports, and conducts legal title searches to verify ownership and rights to real estate, determine any liabilities, estimate just compensation for property, and obtain payoff figures.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience researching records and files and obtaining information from individuals. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available information from a variety of data sources.

+ B. I have experience researching specifically requested information from a single location.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research design and analysis, or data collection.

+ D. I have no experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

10

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience researching records/files and obtaining information from individuals.

+ Compilation of data from a variety of sources or a single source.

+ Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

11

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – INTERPRETS AND EXPLAINS LAWS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES

Reads, interprets, and explains laws, policies, and procedures related to the potential transfer, sale, or lease of real estate for public use. Presents and explains right-of-way acquisition; transportation plans; types of settlements; fair market offer and supplement offer; and claimant rights and benefits under the Eminent Domain Code.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience reading, interpreting, and explaining laws, policies, or procedures related to legal, financial, or real estate transactions. I was responsible for answering general AND technical questions as they arose.

+ B. I have experience reading, interpreting, and explaining laws, policies, or procedures related to legal, financial, or real estate transactions. I answered general questions and referred technical questions or issues to someone else.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communication, speech, or public relations.

+ D. I have no experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience reading/interpreting/explaining laws, etc.

+ Your level of responsibility for answering general or technical questions.

14

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – NEGOTIATIONS

Presents and explains settlement offers for the transfer, sale, or lease of real estate for public use in an effort to negotiate a settlement.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience presenting and explaining terms of offers for the transfer, sale, or lease of real estate in an effort to negotiate a settlement.

+ B. I have experience presenting and explaining terms of offers for ANY area other than real estate in an effort to negotiate a settlement or agreement.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to debate, labor relations, conflict resolution, negotiating, or psychology.

+ D. I have no experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

16

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience presenting and explaining terms of offer to negotiate settlement or agreement.

+ What area you worked in (real estate or other).

+ Your level of responsibility.

17

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

18

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – PREPARES OFFICIAL REAL ESTATE DOCUMENTS

Prepares and processes department forms and legal documents related to the transfer, lease, sale, or appraisal of real estate property such as buyers agent agreements, sellers agreements, leases, sellers disclosures, contracts, and deeds.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience preparing and processing forms and legal documents related to the transfer, lease, sale, or appraisal of real estate property. I was responsible for verifying the completeness of the documents.

+ B. I have experience preparing and processing forms and legal documents related to the transfer, lease, sale, or appraisal of real estate property. Someone else was responsible for verifying the completeness of the documents I prepared.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to real estate or land use.

+ D. I have no experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

19

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience preparing/processing forms and documents related to real estate property.

+ Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

20

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov