Real Estate Specialist - Housing Department
About The Position
The Real Estate Specialist manages and administers the Town's residential real estate portfolio and supports the Housing Department in municipal real estate management. The position is the Housing Department's primary resource for residential real estate matters and collaborates with Town Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, the Real Estate Office, and Town boards and departments to advance housing objectives and steward municipal residential real estate assets. The role administers Town-owned and leased residential properties; oversees leases, licenses, and other real estate agreements; coordinates acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects with the Real Estate Office; and manages temporary, year-round, and seasonal employee housing. It also supervises housing property personnel, including building managers, develops and implements municipal housing policies and procedures, coordinates procurement and capital improvement activities, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Town policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, public administration, business administration, finance, law, or a closely related field.
- At least three years of progressively responsible experience in municipal real estate, property or asset management, housing administration, or a related field.
- Experience managing leases and licenses, property portfolios, procurement, and capital projects.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Massachusetts municipal law, procurement requirements, land use, zoning, housing programs, and real estate practices is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Administer Town-owned and leased residential properties.
- Oversee leases, licenses, and other real estate agreements.
- Coordinate acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects in collaboration with the Real Estate Office.
- Manage temporary, year-round, and seasonal employee housing.
- Supervise housing property personnel, including building managers.
- Develop and implement municipal housing policies and procedures.
- Coordinate procurement and capital improvement activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Town policies.
- Serve as the Housing Department's primary resource for residential real estate matters.
- Collaborate with Town Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, the Real Estate Office, and Town boards and departments to support the Town's housing objectives and stewardship of municipal residential real estate assets.
Benefits
- Retirement pension through Barnstable County Retirement.
- 90% employer-sponsored health insurance plan options.
- A diverse selection of supplemental insurance policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
