Assistant Director II- Real Property Asset Management and Planning

Loudoun County Government•Leesburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Loudoun County is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee land acquisition functions for the Real Property Asset Management and Planning Office. The Office develops and implements plans for acquisition, disposition, leasing and management of real property assets that support the County's Capital Improvement Program, future real property needs, office space requirements, and public-private partnership opportunities. Real property acquisition and disposition include properties and easements for both facilities and right-of-way projects. For right-of-way and other projects, the Office is responsible for compliance with federal, state and county laws, ordinances, regulations, and processes regarding the use of the County’s eminent domain authority. This position also leads the Office’s efforts around real estate market intelligence, negotiation, due diligence, and coordination with legal and financial teams, with respect to real property transactions and management for facilities, right-of-way, and easements and license agreements that align with County objectives, both short and long term.

Requirements

Masters degree in Business, Public Administration, Real Estate Development, Engineering, Planning or other related field
Five (5) years of directly related, progressively responsible work experience including three (3) years in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a government setting
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid driver's license and good driving record required
Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.

Nice To Haves

Senior/management certification in area related to assigned department
Active membership in job-related professional organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Office Director with overseeing the internal operations of the Office, including operations related to the planning and administration of budget, finance, procurement, human resources, and space and asset management.
Assist the Office Director with ensuring staff compliance with all applicable County policies and procedures.
Provide oversight of the land acquisition process, analyze real estate needs, provide direction for leasing functions, and assume accountability for Office goals and initiatives.
Manage complex projects.
Provide leadership and direction to Office employees and supervise staff.
On behalf of the Office Director, effectively oversee day-to-day responses to emerging issues and complex or difficult problems requiring an urgent response.
Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.