Real Estate Specialist

THE POSITION Do you have professional real estate experience and want to take your career to a new level? As a Real Estate Specialist with the Department of Transportation, you will be part of a team that keeps major projects moving forward. This role will give you the chance to build expertise while supporting key real estate activities that help improve transportation across Pennsylvania. You will work with dedicated professionals and make meaningful contributions every day. This is an exciting way to grow your career while serving the public. DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will play an important role in supporting right‑of‑way activities and ensuring that real estate actions follow laws, policies, and procedures. As a Real Estate Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Quality Reviews: Conduct quarterly acquisition process reviews and evaluate district compliance with right‑of‑way requirements Payment Processing: Review claim payments, verify supporting documents, and prepare payment packages in line with policy System Support: Assist with database access, troubleshoot user issues, and help test system upgrades for accuracy Data Oversight: Monitor acquisition and payment data to ensure accuracy and coordinate with staff to resolve discrepancies Legal Coordination: Prepare complex legal payment submissions and work with the Office of Chief Counsel to address issues Training Support: Create training materials and provide instruction to district personnel on right‑of‑way procedures Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Full‑time employment Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time. To telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY Minimum Experience and Training Requirements One year as a Real Estate Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of technical real estate experience and an associate degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Requirements This position requires possession of an active Class C driver’s license or equivalent. Other Requirements You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. HOW TO APPLY Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. VETERANS Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: Your score may be lower than deserved. You may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr