Property Manager

Company: Sarasota County Government
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Department:Planning and Development ServicesAbout Our JobThis position provides leadership, management, and supervision to all elements of the Property Management Division, which is responsible for the acquisition and disposition of any County interest in real property, including but not limited to: fee simple acquisitions, easements, licenses, leases, disposition of any surplus properties, etc. Provides professional and technical knowledge to assist in the acquisition and management of real estate interests required by the County, maintaining an inventory of County-owned property, and leasing and surplussing County-owned property.Job Description:Management and Leadership Manages division programs, special projects, and staffing resources responsible for the acquisition and disposition of any County interest in real property, including but not limited to fee simple acquisitions, easements, licenses, leases, disposition of any surplus properties, etc. Ensures development and implementation of division business plans and establishes division work priorities.Prepares, manages, and controls revenues and expenditures budget.Delegates work allocation to staff.Oversees hiring and training of staff.Seeks and provides coaching and mentoring opportunities.Evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions.Authorizes personnel and payroll activity.Motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.Forecasts, coordinates, and schedules staffing resources; manages the budget forecasting for acquisitions required to prepare the CIP and Non-CIP budgets and the Property Management operating budget.Supervises quarterly and annual performance measure reports and other performance reports.Maintains records and audit transactions in Property Management to ensure compliance with applicable laws.Manages proactive assessments of fraud awareness, prevention, detection, and risk mitigation activities in area of responsibility; oversees financial, compliance, operational, and performance audits; reviews audit findings and ensures appropriate controls are established and implemented.Property Management ProjectsCoordinates, develops, and implements goals, policies, regulations, methods, and procedures for acquisition and disposal of County owned land.Manages real estate acquisition activities required for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Non-CIP Projects.Leads/manages negotiations, contract drafting, preparation of pertinent documents, and due diligence investigations to acquire property for County purposes through voluntary acquisition, donation, and condemnation proceedings. Coordinates with other departments to identify County and public needs relating to real estate.Hires, coordinates, and manages contracts for appraisal firms, surveyors, engineers and environmental professionals.Represents Countys interest in eminent domain proceedings providing expert witness testimony for court proceedings. Manages and assures quality of title for all real property interests acquired by the County; manages and coordinates with the Office of the County Attorney in preparation of condemnation suits, eminent domain proceedings, property, and post suit settlements. Participates in court ordered and voluntary mediations.Manages and oversees programs such as: surplus lands, processing, marketing, and disposal of surplus property in accordance with the County Surplus Land Ordinance; leasing of County-owned property, internal agreements, public, non-profit organizations, private firms, license agreements, concessionaire agreements, cell tower leases, and other revenue generating agreements, as well as managing and handling the leasing of privately owned property to the County; processing and preparation of street vacations, plat vacations, and property exchange agreements; and Property Management input and coordination in development agreements involving real property interests.Makes oral presentations to the general public, Board of County Commissioners, and other County staff.Work Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.About YouMinimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Real Estate, Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, Business Management and four (4) years progressively responsible, related, professional experience. Year-for-year related experience may substitute for the college degree. Two (2) years of management or supervisory experience is required.Preferred Qualifications: Advanced professional certification highly preferred.Job Competencies: Management and leadership skillsProject management skillsBusiness operational management skillsGood financial judgmentExcellent written and oral communication skills (including presentations and negotiations)Proficient computer and analytical skills; ability to read and interpret construction plansWorking knowledge of basic real estate law, contracts, leases, and negotiationsAbout Everything ElsePay: $66,000.00 to $80,000.00

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