STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Supervising Property Agent

Recruitment #240822-0501FE-002

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Introduction


The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications from agency employees for a Supervising Property Agent position.


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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Full time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday
  • First Shift
  • Location: Newington
  • Hybrid opportunity (Office/Telework)

    THE ROLE
    The Supervising Property Agent will work within the Administration Section - Division of Rights of Way. This position is responsible for project management and oversight of the ROW phase of transportation projects as well as outdoor advertising control, and district permit/OSTA ROW requirements.

    WHO WE ARE

    The mission of the Connecticut Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do to deliver the DOT's mission. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click here.

    Selection Plan

    TO APPLY
    • In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 
    • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
    • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting. 
    • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
    • Please 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.
    • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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    IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY
    • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
    • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
    • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
    • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
    • Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    CONNECT WITH US
    • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. 
    • Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov.

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In a state agency having a real property appraisal and acquisition function this class is accountable for supervising Property Agents performing the technical and complex phases of property appraisal, property acquisition and relocation assistance and property leasing or sale.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; 
    • Provides staff training and assistance; 
    • Conducts performance evaluations; 
    • Determines priorities and plans section work; 
    • Establishes and maintains section procedures; 
    • Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; 
    • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
    • Prepares reports and correspondence; 
    • Supervises property appraisal and acquisition, relocation, outdoor advertising, property management or title examination and recording; 
    • Supervises research, physical inspections surveys and compilation of project-related data; 
    • Accepts or rejects values estimated by staff and independent fee appraisers; 
    • Supervises preparation of documentation for presentation at hearings, court proceedings or property conveyance, condemnation, easements, acquisition, release or other related purposes; 
    • Prepares material and reviews negotiated documents to ensure conformance with rules and regulations; 
    • Supervises maintenance and control of section files and records; 
    • Presents testimony at hearings or court proceedings; 
    • Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    • Considerable knowledge of
      • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
      • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
      • methods and practices of land acquisition by purpose or condemnation; 
      • real estate appraisal; 
      • principles and practices of property management; 
      • title examining and recording; 
    • Considerable
      • interpersonal skills; 
      • oral and written communication skills; 
    • Ability to utilize computer software; 
    • Supervisory ability.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Eight (8) years of technical experience in the appraisal, acquisition or sale of real property or in large scale real estate property management.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

    One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity.

    NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Property Agent 2.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

    • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling 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 in reading and interpreting roadway and bridge design plans.
    • Experience reading, interpreting and making recommendations on property acquisition maps.
    • Experience applying state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, and guidance as they relate to real property acquisition, relocation and outdoor advertising.
    • Experience with Federal and state funding for transportation projects.
    • Experience serving as a liaison with other Department units, agencies, outside officials, consultants, municipalities, and the public
    • Experience analyzing problems and recommending solutions
    • Experience leading people and managing tasks.
    • Experience with the Federal Uniform Act.
    • Experience in Eminent Domain Acquisitions and Relocations.
    • Experience presenting information to diverse populations including officials, peers, members of the public and small and large groups using oral and written communication skills.

    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.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain a Certificate of Appointment as a Notary Public.
    • 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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