DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE 9401

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this title manages the day-to-day operations of the Division of Real Property Acquisition and Management. The incumbent directs and administers all matters relating to the acquisition, redemption, sale and management of County-owned real property. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical and clerical staff involved in a variety of programs and activities. Work is performed under the direction of the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioners and is reviewed through consultations, conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Develops and implements policies and procedures in the administration of division operations;

Oversees all units in the division;

Supervises the management and execution of all division programs;

Prepares budget and estimates revenue;

Assures proper receipt and recording of all division revenue;

Acts as a liaison with the County Attorney’s Office, Town Supervisors, and County Legislators in the review of properties for sale at public auction;

Coordinates, plans, procures, and contracts with vendor responsible for County’s real property public auction;

Approves rental, repair, demolition or disposal of real property for execution of contracts by the County Executive;

Maintains records of all real property in which the County has any interest;

Oversees the preparation of resolutions, deeds, and other legal documents.

Represents the division before legislative and administrative bodies at the request of the Commissioner.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the laws of federal, state and municipal governments as they apply to municipal, environmental, and real property matters; thorough knowledge of public administration practices and procedures; good knowledge of real estate law and regulations; ability to reason analytically and provide sound legal guidance; ability to perform complex legal research with accuracy and perseverance; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others in manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, professional consultants and the general public; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited law school, and eight (8) years of law experience that includes six (6) years of professional real estate transaction experience in the following areas: residential and commercial transactions, real estate portfolio and property management, or urban/suburban development, which includes administrative experience in government real estate matters.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Candidates must possess a New York State license to practice law before the Bar of the State of New York.

R 04/04/2023

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive