SR PROFESSIONAL - ACQUISITION

Job Description

This position, working in collaboration with Real Estate Bureau management, will assume lead responsibility to oversee negotiations, settlements, and condemnation proceedings for assigned projects in accordance with approved schedules and budgets.  

Accountable for negotiation and completion of complex land acquisitions, including representing the Bureau as prime negotiator for acquisition of politically sensitive properties. Strategizes complex acquisition programs and provides briefings to management. Initiates and directs interdepartmental real estate team efforts and provides guidance to project land acquisition team. 

Participates in establishing real estate acquisition objectives, priorities, and schedules based on project requirements. Demonstrates commitment to maintaining a coordinated interagency acquisition effort, and the ability to bring individual and team projects to closure.  Initiates, coordinates, facilitates, and strengthens complex, multi-level, multi-agency relationships. 
 

Education/Experience Guidelines: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate or related field. 
• 6+ years’ experience in land acquisition that demonstrates expertise in purchasing real property interests.
• Professional competency with real estate principles and techniques associated with real estate law, negotiations, appraisal and land titles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor or Master’s degree in Real Estate.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish.

License(s) / Certification(s): 
Valid State of Florida Driver's License required.

Physical Requirements/ Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.

Veterans’ Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.

Americans with Disabilities Act:
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov
 

Salary Minimum

$59,966.40

Salary Midpoint:

$71,281.60

Salary Maximum

$102,793.60

Organization

EP8808830 - Real Estate Acquisition