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Real Estate Acquisition Specialist #2401-251000-01

Real Estate Agent I

Date Opened
Friday, January 19, 2024 11:00 AM
Close Date
Thursday, February 08, 2024 11:59 PM
Section
Aviation
Salary
  • $63,013-$73,514/year
Employment Type
  • Full Time
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Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Summary

The Real Estate Specialist provides project and administration support and services for the Commercial and Community Engagement division. At the direction of the Real Estate Coordinator and tied to the Smart Growth, Customer Focus and Asset Preservation principles, represents Charlotte Douglas International Airport with its efforts to attract, retain and expand commercial land re-uses compatible with aeronautical activities. This position will help with the acquisition, selling and leasing of real property for the airport as identified in the Airport Area Strategic Development Plan, Master Plan and Part 150 program. Works with internal and external contacts to further CLT’s vision, mission, and goals in relation to development of Airport property. Manages projects for increasing Airport financial self-sufficiency.   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  • This is a hybrid position (minimum of two days in office and maximum of three days remote) where standard office hours apply Monday through Friday.  Additionally, attendance may be required at after-hours meetings, and during urgent or special situations.
  • Accessibility by phone during off-duty hours to assist in the response to urgent or special events is required.
  • Valid driver’s license with ability to qualify for and maintain City driving permit.
  • Ability to pass a background check in advance of start date required.  Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Assist in execution of strategy to meet the goals identified in the Airport Area Strategic Development Plan (AASDP), Master Plan and Part 150 program. 
  2. Assist in managing the day-to-day tasks of our real estate consultants and employee agents. The Airport’s real estate program has 15 sub-consultants that provide necessary services for acquiring real property, relocating the tenants, and demolishing the structures.
  3. Assist in managing, recording, and reporting on project budgets for acquisition services for the Aviation department.  
  4. Assist in entering and maintaining the Airport’s real estate database and Exhibit A.
  5. Assist in cost estimates to develop reliable budgets for future acquisition and development projects.
  6. Research Airport owned property and prepare property evaluation reports on property for sale or lease. Help maintain Airport’s real estate website with up-to-date information on available property.
  7. Attends conferences, seminars, industry trade shows and sales missions as well as meetings with local and regional economic partners and government agencies and other business-related events.
  8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Substantial Knowledge of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federally Assisted Programs Act of 1970 (the Uniform Act), as amended and as regulated by 49 CFR Part 24, North Carolina Department of Transportation Right of Way practices, Federal Aviation Administration Order 5100.38B and Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5100-17 and any additional requirements set forth by Federal, State or Local laws.
  • Knowledge of the practices and techniques used in the field of program management, airport finance and business development required.  Knowledge of port and/or intermodal development, commercial and industrial real estate development, logistics, air cargo, customs brokerage, economic development and/or marketing desirable.  
  • Skills to blend experience with air transportation, economic development, and marketing to create new business opportunities.
  • Proficiency using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Skills to create and deliver professional presentations to a variety of audiences.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to develop and manage new programs and activities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, executive staff, tenants, community partners, the public and media, and represent the Airport in a positive manner.   
  • Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and self-motivation in a rapidly changing work environment.  
  • Ability to multi-task and participate in several projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to be a self-starter, self-sufficient, solution oriented, innovative, and enthusiastic.
  • Ability to supervise work performed by external contractors.

Preferred Qualification

This is an entry level position. Zero to Three years’ experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, economics, marketing, real estate or a related field.  Experience in program management and eminent domain real estate is helpful. North Carolina Brokers license or ability to obtain within six months. 

Minimum Qualifications

High School Graduation or Equivalent and three years of relevant work experience

OR

Associate's Degree and one year of relevant work experience

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

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Benefits

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