REAL ESTATE MANAGER

Code: 02973 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, is responsible for real estate activities involved in the the acquisition, disposition and/or management of municipal or county owned and/or leased properties; does other related duties.

Examples of work

• Coordinates real estate transactions involved in the acquisition, disposition, rental and/or management of municipal or county owned and/or leased properties.
• Inspects various properties to determine type and condition of property.
• Supervises the rental and maintenance of some county or municipal owned properties; may be is responsible for the collection of rent.
• May authorize payment of rent for leased properties.
• May authorize payment of utilities.
• May be responsible for the acquisition of properties for the relocation of county offices; may coordinate the moving, purchase and set up of office furniture and equipment for relocation of offices.
• May grant authorization for property maintenance and security.
• May negotiate and draft rental agreements.
• May assist at with the public sale of county or municipal owned property.
• May prepare budgets.
• May have charge of a group of employees involved in conducting real estate transactions of a varied nature.
• Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Establishes and maintains essential records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in work involving the acquisition, disposition, rental and/or management of real estate.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of methods used in determining rental values.
• Knowledge of the methods used in land appraisal.
• Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data.
• Knowledge of the methods used to inspect property.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to real estate.
• Ability to conduct property inspections.
• Ability to determine rental values.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data relating to collections, expenditures, and other operational procedures.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.