Relocation Specialist

Transaction SpecialistDCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including: - Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees. - Managing 55 public buildings. - Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property. - Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies. - Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country. - Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations. When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come.The Real Estate Services (RES) division of DCAS supports the operations of the government of the City of New York by providing services for the City's real estate needs. RES is responsible for the space planning and management of 37 million square feet, Citywide acquisitions (lease or purchase), sales and other dispositions of City-owned real estate, architectural design and project management, zoning and land use analyses, disposition of 15,000 City-owned lots, property valuation, and financial analysis of real estate transactions. The RES Leasing unit is responsible for finding space for City agency operations and negotiating leases and licenses on behalf of the City as a tenant in buildings that are privately-owned. Leasing's mandate is to negotiate cost effective leases and license agreements and shepherd them through the DCAS process on a timely basis. The transactions must satisfy the client agency's requirements and must conform to the City's policies and procedures.We are seeking to hire two Transaction Specialist.Responsibility #1: Work with Transaction Managers to research and analyze market comparables, and other market data to assist in lease negotiations.Responsibility #2: Assist the Transaction Managers in preparing requests and forms related to the lease or license process.Responsibility #3: Maintain and update various department databases.Responsibility #4: Assist in creating and distributing project status reports and other reports.Responsibility #5: Prepare the close-out files related to leases or licenses that are fully executed.Responsibility #6: Help Transaction Managers to organize meetings with internal staff, agencies and outside entities.Responsibility #7: Assist the Transaction Managers in drafting correspondence, term sheets and other basic leasing items.Responsibility #8: Participate in meetings to obtain information or provide updates to the attendees.Responsibility #9: Assist in the follow up to obtain "deliverables" for meetings such as the ARC meetings.Responsibility #10: Work on ad hoc Leasing Department initiatives and processes.Responsibility #11: Assist Transaction Managers or other staff to prepare for City Planning public testimony regarding the acquisition of real property on behalf of the City.Responsibility #12: Assist in the preparation and presentation of Acquisition Review committee (ARC) packages and its required documentation.Responsibility #13: May assist in overseeing College AidesResponsibility #14: Act as a Transaction Manager for assigned lease projects.Responsibility #15: Review estoppel and SNDA requests for accuracy.Flexible Work Update: This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between City and CWA1180.To Apply: Only individuals who are currently serving permanently in the title of Principal Administrative Associate or reachable on the Principal Administrative Associate civil service list may apply. Please go to or for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #697923. NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED. NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.