Real Estate Technician

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Transportation as a Real Estate Technician and help support important public projects across the region! This role gives you the chance to work with property owners, review plans, and support real estate decisions that shape our communities. You will be part of a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and public service. Step into a position where your work makes a clear difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports public projects by assisting with real estate negotiations, property research, and related field and office activities. As a Real Estate Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Negotiation Support: Assist with discussions about property acquisitions, relocation matters, and claim resolutions
• Property Research: Review deeds, titles, and related documents to determine project impacts
• Plan Explanation: Explain project plans and answer questions about policies and procedures
• Claim File Management: Prepare and maintain accurate claim portfolios and supporting materials
• Right of Way Review: Check right of way documents and coordinate corrections when needed
• Program Monitoring: Monitor outdoor advertising and junkyard sites for compliance with state requirements

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Clearfield. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of technical real estate experience and an associate degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require the possession of an active Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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