3/16/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Acquisition of property through negotiations with property or business owners and/or their representatives to acquire those real property interests needed for right or way in accordance with procedures and project schedules. Prepares, reviews, and recommends settlement justifications to achieve approval of negotiated settlements. In preparation for acquiring real property, independently verifies legal descriptions, verifies appraisal information, and clears title encumbrances by preparing, executing, and recording releases. Reviews property tax information, obtains tax prorations, conducts and/or assist in closing parcels acquired for right-of-way.

Prepares and assembles condemnation suit information packages to ensure processing of eminent domain lawsuits in a timely manner. Performs activities necessary to acquire parcels identified in the route study and approved for Advanced Acquisition which are in addition to parcels shown in the current CIP program and production schedules. This work includes but is not limited to determination of eligibility for hardship or cost effective parcels, pre-contact with property/business owners and pre-negotiations. Maintains all assigned parcels folders with proper documentation and executed and/or recorded documents. Inputs and monitors data onto project status reports or systems for all acquisition activities.

Assists with consultants monitoring to ensure compliance with County and FDOT Regulations and Procedures regarding acquisition functions. Responds to questions and concerns of the property and/or business owner and interacts with other County Departments, municipalities, state and federal agencies. Performs other duties as required.

• Highly knowledgeable in the acquisition of real property as it relates to right-of-way and easements acquisition; purchase of real property through various methods, to include condemnation and voluntary acquisitions; disposition of surplus County property; and working with other County departments to define and vacate County easements.
• Highly knowledgeable in the practices and procedures required to appraise and value property.
• Highly knowledgeable in the preparation, execution and management of leases as both the lessor and lessee.
• Highly knowledgeable in the practices and procedures associated with property and asset management, including asset tracking of both real and physical property and developing budgets from the data.
• Strong skills in document management practices and the use of databases and other software.
• Strong skills in interacting with internal and external customers and working with a wide variety of team members to include the County Attorney's Office, County Administration, Citizens and others.
• Skilled in problem solving and decision making, with a very strong working knowledge of real estate law and property management techniques.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.