THE POSITION
Are you interested in a fulfilling career that positively impacts the lives of others? The Department of Environmental Protection is currently seeking a Real Estate Specialist for the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, specifically in the Real Estate and Property Ownership section. This position plays a crucial role in the bureau's efforts to restore abandoned mine lands. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting the initial ownership research and initiating contact with property owners to secure permission for entry to carry out reclamation activities. Your work will directly contribute to the mission of revitalizing these lands and ensuring a safer environment for the community. If you are ready to make a difference, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will engage in various real estate tasks, which include investigating ownership of surface and mineral rights. You will also be responsible for securing Right of Entry consents from property owners on behalf of the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation's Real Estate and Property Ownership Section. Your duties will involve conducting preliminary ownership research and initiating contact to gain permission for entry to carry out reclamation activities. You will play a key role in drafting essential legal documents that safeguard the interests of both the Commonwealth and the property owners during the reclamation process. This aspect of the job is crucial to ensure that all parties are protected and that the work can proceed smoothly. To succeed in this position, strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and understand complex real estate concepts. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will be vital in navigating the intricacies of this field.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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 Ebensburg.
- Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $50,836.00 (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 a Real Estate Technician (commonwealth title); or
- Two years of technical real estate experience and an associate degree; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirement:
- This position requires 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.
- 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.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.