Salary: $55,823.80 – $83,735.69 Annually
Location : Hennepin County
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 23RRES972MV66
Department: Resident and Real Estate Services
Opening Date: 06/06/2023
Closing Date: 6/13/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Tax-Forfeited Lands section of the Property Tax Division is seeking a Senior Property Management Specialist to manage tax-forfeited land and buildings including all aspects of property management of such property until it is sold or conveyed. This position will also monitor and coordinate contract compliance for major building maintenance and renovation projects undertaken on tax-forfeit structures and manage cross-departmental and other community engagement projects for tax-forfeited properties acquired, owned or leased by the county.
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Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. (only on open competitive postings)
About the position type:
This is a full-time benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Property Management Specialist, Senior.
To view the job classification specification, click here.
In this position, you will:
- Manage all aspects of inspection and evaluation of newly acquired tax-forfeited property for current value, occupancy status, and reuse potential.
- Develop plans for reuse and coordinate, implement and supervise clean-outs of abandoned buildings, structures, and other properties as necessary.
- Coordinate and oversee contractors for the securing and boarding, winterizing, and other general maintenance of tax-forfeited property.
- Initiate and complete all technical and legal documents associated with the conveyance of land and buildings to former owner, purchasers, or other jurisdictions or agencies.
- Meet with elected officials or assistants, community organizations, municipal planners, private developers, and engage in cross-departmental project teams to collaboratively determine the highest and best reuse options for tax-forfeited properties.
- Administer and maintain a comprehensive record-keeping system for property and/or lease management activities and reports.
- Serve as point of contact for other county departments and external customers such as former property owners, staff from cities, Minnesota DNR, MnDOT, MPCA and provide expert consultation on the status of the tax-forfeit properties and options for disposition.
- Coordinate all necessary activities pertaining to tax-forfeited land, building auctions, and broker sales to general public and adjacent owners.
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- Five years of experience appropriate to the area of specialization, such as: property management, building maintenance and contract management, or space management including space planning and utilization analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, research methods, statistics, behavioral/social science, computer science/MIS, management science, urban/city planning, or a field appropriate to the area of specialization.
- An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice to have:
- Experience:
- Initiating and completing technical and legal documents associated with the conveyance of real estate.
- Administering, maintaining, and managing a diverse portfolio of properties
- Coordinating all activities related to tax-forfeited land and building auctions.
- Managing a diverse portfolio of properties.
About the department:
Resident and Real Estate Services covers the foundational responsibilities of government: land surveying, land recording, property tax collection and distribution.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals — that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Majestanina Vang
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can’t – including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver’s permit.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?
- Yes
- No
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Indicate which of the following best describes your education and experience related to this position. Check all that apply.
- Five years of experience appropriate to the area of specialization, such as: property management, building maintenance and contract management, or space management including space planning and utilization analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, research methods, statistics, behavioral/social science, computer science/MIS, management science, urban/city planning, or a field appropriate to the area of specialization.
- An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- None of the above
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How many years of experience do you have appropriate to the area of specialization, such as: property management, building maintenance and contract management, or space management including space planning and utilization analysis?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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Describe your experience appropriate to the area of specialization, such as: property management, building maintenance and contract management, or space management including space planning and utilization analysis, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type “None” in the space provided.
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Do you have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, research methods, statistics, behavioral/social science, computer science/MIS, management science, urban/city planning, or a field appropriate to the area of specialization?
- Yes
- No
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List your relevant completed education making reference to school(s) attended, area(s) of study, years attended, certificate(s) and/or degree(s) earned. If you do not have any completed education, type “None” in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you have initiating and completing technical and legal documents associated with the conveyance of real estate?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
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Describe your experience initiating and completing technical and legal documents associated with the conveyance of real estate, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type “None” in the space provided.
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Do you have experience administering, maintaining, and managing a diverse portfolio of properties?
- Yes
- No
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Describe your experience administering, maintaining, and managing a diverse portfolio of properties, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type “None” in the space provided.
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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.
- College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
- Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
- Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County
- Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
- Hennepin County job notification emails
- Indeed.com
- Job fair or networking event
- Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
- Professional association (job board or email)
- Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
- Other
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