Realty Specialist

Realty Specialist

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Realty Specialist position located in Bemidji, MN. This position is responsible for providing professional expertise in processing real estate transactions. The position will coordinate the processing and completion of real estate transactions and provide problem solving on transaction applications. This position performs research, analysis of data and makes recommendations for solutions and with management direction works directly with the public and department staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate, process, research and analyze assigned real estate transactions in the Region.
• Process new and renewal applications, assignments, amendments, maintenance notifications and preparation of documents.
• Coordinate the processing, and completion of assigned leases and easements in the Region.
• Coordinate the review, processing and completion of assigned tax forfeited sales packets of the Region.
• Responsible for working with regional resource staff to coordinate and collect resource comments on proposed land sales, land acquisition inquiries, land exchanges, and trespass issues.
• Participate in and support the Regional Lands and Miners Team, the Region and the Division of Lands and Minerals.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two (2) years of demonstrated real estate experience which can include any of the following: title research, acquiring/granting right of way, processing and drafting or processing real estate contracts such as land leases, easements, licenses and land and water permits.

• An associate's degree in real estate, business, economics or closely related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legal descriptions sufficient to identify ownership, locate and identify physical locations of property and determine any boundary issues.

Proven project management skills sufficient to manage multiple projects at various stages of completion at one time.

Demonstrated effective communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information to both internal and external audiences. Demonstrated professionalism when interacting with real estate professionals, attorneys, utility companies, highway departments, landowners, the general public, internal staff, and other public entities.

Experience using Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams sufficient to complete spreadsheets, generate reports, draft real estate documents and coordinate and participate in online meetings.

Demonstrated ability to read aerial photos, maps and surveys sufficient to identify physical locations of property and determine any boundary issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in real estate, economics or closely related field.

Proven ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Proven skills in problem solving for real estate transactions.

Understanding of the working and activities of governmental programs.

Knowledge of laws and regulations which govern State real estate transactions and land and water permits to understanding statutes, federal regulations and how to apply internal policy direction on subjects such as management of Threatened and Endangered Species, Invasive Species, environmental review, wetlands, historic structures and historic sites.

Knowledge of factors which affect real estate industry, both public and private as well as knowledge of real estate appraisal or land valuations.

Additional Requirements:

No driving duties are required.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review
• Criminal History Check
• Education Verification
• Employment Reference / Records Check
• License / Certification Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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