PROPERTY MANAGER (REALTY SPECIALIST IV)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for implementation of the property management function of the Bureau of Land Acquisition. This position also reviews and formulates comments to present the department’s official position regarding proposed legislation that relates to the department’s land acquisition activities.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college majoring in engineering, construction management, or property management, PLUS three years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management or relocation assistance or a combination thereof OR four years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management or relocation assistance or a combination thereof.
Occasional overnight travel to the district offices.
Valid driver’s license.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to work with the public.
Ability to work with local public agencies.

Responsibilities

Processes disposing of excess land, rights and improvements no longer needed to ensure statutory compliance, maximum proceeds to the state, and return of property to the private sector for restoration to local tax rolls.
Assists districts in maintaining all properties in a safe and sanitary condition, assuring that vacancy rates are held to a minimum and for a maximum return from rent collections and sales of excess land.
Drafts and recommends bill formats required for directed sales and legislative releases of highway dedication and access control.
Reviews, recommends, approves and processes documents for the jurisdictional transfer of state property to or from other state agencies to ensure the prudent continued use of state property for highway or other public purpose.
Conducts compliance reviews in the district to ensure the property management functions are being implemented in compliance with the department’s land acquisition policies and procedures.
Reviews legislation affecting the department’s land acquisition and property management functions and provides position statements, as directed.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources