Commercial Real Estate Specialist

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

14h • $29 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services’ Office of Real Estate and Planning provides state entities with services related to office space and real estate needs, including commercial leasing, acquisition and disposal of real estate, appraisal review, valuation, and related property services. The Commercial Real Estate Specialist performs multilevel real estate services on behalf of state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities. Work includes leasing commercial space and state land, acquiring or disposing of property, granting easements, licenses, and permits, and reviewing appraisals. The position is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is permanent, full-time, with work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The specialist identifies and selects sites, locates suitable space, conducts market analyses, negotiates terms with property owners and other parties, prepares real estate documents and financial analyses, coordinates appraisals and other assessments, and performs closing and post-closing activities. The role also supports controlling board meetings, oversees lease compliance, advises state entities on real estate practices and procedures, responds to inquiries and complaints, creates transaction-related materials, and maintains accurate records. The position requires travel and the employee must provide their own transportation.

Requirements

• At least 36 months of training or experience in real estate, property management, or a related field; alternatively, completion of an undergraduate core program in business administration, real estate, property management, or a related field plus 12 months of training or experience in real estate or property management; or equivalent qualifications.
• Travel is required, and the employee must provide their own transportation.
• Knowledge of real estate drawings, such as plat or tax maps and blueprints.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate, including leasing, sales, property management, acquisition, and appraisal or title review.
• Knowledge of human relations, real estate practices, procedures and law, agency policies and procedures, government structure and process, and business administration.
• Skill using a personal computer and calculator, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skill performing mathematical calculations, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records; originate real estate documents and correspondence; prepare meaningful, concise, accurate reports; and proofread technical materials, recognize errors, and make corrections.
• Ability to handle routine and sensitive telephone inquiries from officials and the general public.
• Ability to cooperate with coworkers on group projects, prioritize projects, multitask, manage time, and initiate projects without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide real estate services for state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities, including commercial leasing, land leasing, commercial property acquisitions and sales, oil and gas leasing on state land, easements, permits, licenses, and appraisal review.
• Communicate and correspond with relevant parties to establish terms and conditions for leases, easements, permits, licenses, acquisitions, and sales involving state-owned and commercially leased property.
• Locate suitable state-owned or commercial space for state agency use; identify and select sites; and conduct real estate market analyses.
• Negotiate lease, acquisition, and disposal terms with property owners, developers, utility companies, cities, counties, governmental agencies, nonprofit entities, and other parties.
• Prepare real estate documents and necessary financial analyses, including legislative acts and sales packages where applicable.
• Coordinate appraisals and other assessments or reviews.
• Perform closing and post-closing activities.
• Provide assistance for controlling board meetings and oversee lease compliance.
• Serve as a liaison to state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities by advising on real estate practices and procedures and responding to informational inquiries and complaints.
• Produce real estate documents and materials, such as advertisements, charts, and spreadsheets, to facilitate transactions.
• Maintain organized and accurate records and files relating to real estate activity and transactions.
• Remain current in assigned areas through seminars, workshops, continuing education coursework, discussions, and relevant publications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed