REAL ESTATE AGENT 0662
Under general supervision, an
employee in this class is responsible for amassing and maintaining detailed
records such as adaptability, price, location and terms of sites in a given
area which may be utilized to suit the specific requirements of County
units. Work involves physically
canvassing properties and contacting other brokers to maintain a listing of
potentially suitable sites. The
incumbent works directly with landlords in a liaison capacity in negotiations
to obtain the most favorable terms and maintains a current file containing
information concerning terminations, renewals and other changes in leasehold
status. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Receives
information on suitable properties through canvass and contact with other
brokers and listings;
Reviews
trade journals to keep abreast of market conditions and values;
Negotiates
terms and conditions for leased properties with landlords;
Obtains
legal approval of all documents from County Attorney's office;
Maintains
a complete file of all leases and related documents;
Supervises
a clerical staff engaged in maintaining files;
Submits
oral and written reports regarding terminations, renewals and other changes in
leaseholds as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of real
estate procedures including leases, mortgages and negotiations; thorough
knowledge of the laws and regulations governing real property transactions;
good knowledge of market conditions and property values; ability to plan,
assign and supervise the work of a small clerical staff in a manner conducive
to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with other brokers and landowners; ability to express
oneself clearly, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate
with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Either:
a)
Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university
with a Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of experience in the management of
real property, maintaining an inventory of real property, space analysis, real
property appraisal, real property sales and/or title examination and
evaluation, two (2) years of which must have been in the purchase, sale and/or
lease of commercial or industrial property; or,
b)
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma and ten (10) years of experience in the management of real
property, maintaining an inventory of real property, space analysis, real
property appraisal, real property sales and/or title examination and evaluation,
two (2) years of which must have been in the purchase, sale and/or lease of
commercial or industrial property; or,
c)
An equivalent combination of the above education and experience as defined by
the limits of a) and b).
PROMOTIONAL
Three
(3) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Real Estate Agent.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Candidates must possess at the
time of appointment, and throughout employment, a New York State Real Estate
Broker's license.
R
10/13/04
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive