Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
Benefits to you:
· Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
· Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
· Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
· Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.
· Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
· Experience growth opportunities within organization.
· Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
· Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website!
Official Position Description:
Performs more complex assignments in multiple real estate disciplines (e.g., acts as liaison with local public agencies & officials involving ODOT real estate functions; monitors LPA projects for compliance; conducts title research & acquisition activities associated with gaining access to landlocked parcels of excess land, sale of property & property rights; reviews right-of-way plans to coordinate preparation of right-of-way & encroachment certification; arranges for disposal by auction of large excess land parcels, landlocked residues, structured sales, collections of proceeds & preparation of conveyance instruments; assures accurate & timely updating of management information systems as they relate to the delivery of the R/W program (i.e., ELLIS) & assures business rules, policies & procedures are implemented, used , & maintained as standard business practice In their assigned work environment).
Prepares reports on project status & assignments using computer software programs (WordPerfect, Quattro Pro); monitors project work plan & advises supervisor; attends R/W plan reviews; prepares legal descriptions; maintains project records & files; checks county records for ownership information needed for public involvement and/or plan development. Operates state vehicle to visit property owners, conduct research activities & inspect project sites.
Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate operational efficiency of work unit (e.g., participates in public hearings; maintains inventory of excess lands in district; enters data into computer; responds to inquiries and/or complaints from public & government officials in writing, by telephone, or in-person; attends training).
Why Work for the State of OhioAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in licensed real estate sales or real estate property management which included basic real estate principles & practices & real estate law commensurate with disciplines utilized in position to be filled; must be able to provide own transportation.
-Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in business administration or marketing to include one course in public relations or communication; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in licensed real estate sales or real estate property management which included basic real estate principles & practices & real estate law commensurate with disciplines utilized in position to be filled; must be able to provide own transportation.
-Or 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. as Realty Specialist 1, 84521 commensurate with disciplines utilized in position to be filled; must be able to provide own transportation.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Real Estate
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.
This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.
If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
