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Job Description
| SENIOR ACQUISITION AGENT |
Job Code: 3208
Pay Grade: 017
FLSA Status: Exempt
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| General Functions |
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Represents Orange County and is responsible for the overall negotiation and acquisition of real property and the related interests in land. These interests are acquired by purchase, donation, condemnation or lease.
Work is performed with limited supervision and is reviewed for compliance with division objectives and policies for achievement of desired results.
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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- Negotiates real estate transactions which can have an economic, social or political impact upon the community and/or environment.
- Resolves problems in acquiring property interests by using sound judgment, knowledge of real estate practice, acquisition procedures, local, state and federal codes; eminent domain laws.
- Performs skillful, fair, courteous and effective negotiations. Overcomes adverse opinion and widespread objections to accomplish successful negotiations.
- Secures documents necessary to provide clear title and conducts investigative discussions with purported owners or representatives.
- Negotiates numerous parcels on multiple projects. Interprets, contracts, leases architectural and engineering drawings, appraisal reports, and title searches.
- Justifies settlements through written reports and oral presentations to management and user divisions.
- Maintains and monitors project files, information, project reports, contact records, instruments and contract provisions.
- Tracks all assigned projects through the Division’s computer tracking system.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business or Public Administration or a closely related field and three years of leasing, right-of-way acquisition, negotiation, or land management experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Florida Driver’s License within six months of hire.
Must possess ability to obtain a notary license within six months of hire.
Must possess strong and effective oral and written communications skills.
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| Preferences |
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Experience in the negotiation and acquisition of real estate under threat of eminent domain. Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and windows applications. |
1/26/2001
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