Job Details

Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division
Division of Land , Water Stewardship

Job Classification Title
Real Property Agent II (NS)

Position Number
65035539

Grade
NC16

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 stateparks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

Description of Work
The Conservation Real Property Agent will serve as a technical analyst and advisor in the acquisition of conservation easements funded through the NCLWF Acquisition Program. They will perform the first line review of real estate closing documents, assist with management and tracking of the documents through their life cycle, and coordinate with the State Property Office and Stewardship Program to manage the post-closing transition.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide first line real estate closing document review, including but not limited to: appraisals and appraisal reviews; deeds; conservation easements; title and supporting documentation; Phase I environmental site assessments; and plats of survey.
• Manage documents after closing of the real estate transaction, transmitting files to the State Property Office and NCLWF Stewardship Program.
• Track, document, record, and report status of pending conservation easement purchases, keeping meticulous record of document versions.
• Participate in regular status meetings with DNCR Legal on real property issues.
• Advance organizational knowledge on the acquisition of real property interests through guidance to field representatives, contract administrators, stewardship staff, and grant recipients on requirements, standards, and practices.
• Identify and troubleshoot obstacles to success and help develop process improvements and improve the Acquisition Program

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $57,983.00 - $76,756.00

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Strong knowledge of a wide range of real estate principles, rules, concepts, practices and legal documents necessary to secure clear title in fee simple and/or conservation easement acquisitions.
• Familiarity with appraisals and the ability to review or the willingness to train on appraisal reviews.
• Strong skills in verbal and written communication, analysis, problem-solving, and organization; demonstrates a commitment to high quality professional work.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, Google Earth, and public land records.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must have the ability to work with a diverse team of individuals, peers and partners, who are not co-located.

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR's Telework Policy.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

This position is located at:

121 W. Jones St.

Raleigh, NC 27603

This is a time-limited position, subject to funding availability, which may last up to 36 months. Time limited employees are eligible for State Benefits. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months). If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in the development, appraisal or brokerage of commercial and/or industrial real estate; or Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in the development, appraisal or brokerage of commercial and/or industrial real estate; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:
Mary McClintock

Email:

employment@dncr.nc.gov