REAL ESTATE PROJECT COORDINATOR 0690

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves coordinating the Department of Real Estate's various projects with the necessary interaction of other County departments and munic- ipalities. Duties combine the application of technical expertise in real estate matters with the ability to coordinate the activities of all involved in achieving Real Estate's mandated goals. Work requires the exercise of good judgment and initiative together with adherence to established policy, prin- ciples and laws. Performance is reviewed through conferences and reports and supervision may be exercised over technical subordinates. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Determines need for Department of Public Works involvement in board-ups, demolitions, or structural evaluations, and arranges for such participation;

Serves as liaison with Department of Social Services to effect repairs to client-occupied county properties and to obtain restricted rents;

Reviews redemption process and works with Treasurer's Office to ascertain tax computations for real property redemptions;

Analyzes relevant health and safety laws to determine need for Health Department involvement in the management of County-owned property;

Coordinates activities with other municipalities for property transfers under Section 72h of General Municipal Law;

Analyzes County land acquisitions by condemnation or negotiation and prepares necessary resolutions to provide funding and legislative authorizations;

Coordinates Real Estate's computerized real property information system with that maintained by the Real Property Tax Service Agency.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of legal documents, legal terminology, tax laws, legal records, and administrative procedures relating to real property transactions and/or property management; good knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques used in appraising real property; good knowledge of current property values in Suffolk County; ability to read and understand complex property descriptions, property conveyance documents, tax maps, zoning maps and property location plans, ability to maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports; ability to establish effective working relationships with repre- sentatives of other departments and municipalities; good judgment, tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and five years of experience in real property appraisal, sales, or structural evaluation, at least two of which have involved coordinating the work of more than one agency; or,

(b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma recognized by the New York State Department of Education and nine years of experience in real property appraisal, sales, or structural evaluation, at least two of which have involved coordinating the work of more than one agency; or,

(c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

3/19/86

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive