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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the Chief Real Estate Officer to support the Public Works and Environmental Services Department.

General Description

As part of the Public Works and Environmental Services Department, the Chief Real Estate Officer is responsible for administration of the County's real property and real estate development programs which includes:

At the direction of the County Administrator or Director of Public Works and Environmental Services Department, shall conduct and coordinate the oversight, negotiation and management of new real estate development(s) and redevelopment(s) for the County, which may include: (1) site selection analysis; (2) obtaining entitlements; (3) obtaining architectural and engineering services; (4) oversight and management of architectural/engineering programming and design services, and; (4) coordinate with the Construction Management Division regarding construction program management and oversight.

Conduct or coordinate due diligence inspections on parcels of real property which the County contemplates purchasing or selling. Obtain real estate brokerage services, opinions of title or abstracts of title, title commitments and insurance, environmental assessments or audits, land surveys, engineering assessments and other services related to the acquisition or sale of real property.

Issue and provide public notice of a prospectus which states the purpose for which the County will be purchasing real property.

Prepare and process license or other appropriate agreements for approval of the Board of County Commissioners to authorize the lease or use of County-controlled property by non-County agencies.

Provide lease documents to and gain the approval of the Board of County Commissioners to acquire lease hold space for County departments, divisions, offices, and state agencies.

Maintain a detailed inventory of all facilities and real estate either owned or leased by the County to include occupants and uses. Coordinate with the Risk Management Division so that all property rights and liabilities are adequately insured.

Provide to the Board of County Commissioners in June of each year a report of all idle and unused properties either owned or leased by Broward County, including escheated properties and those properties which have been declared surplus by the Board of County Commissioners.

Provide for the management and disposal of surplus real property.

Provide through negotiation or purchase, real property for capital improvements.

Develop and implement internal procedures relating to obtaining the appraisal of real property.

Be responsible for the negotiations for the purchase of real property and real property rights for capital improvements such as roads, parks, libraries, aviation, and utility easements for use by County government.

Provide such assistance to the Aviation and Port Everglades Departments in the acquisition, sale, and leasing of real property as they may request.

Coordinate the preparation of all legal instruments and lead the negotiations relating to the transfer of title to acquire or dispose of property or rights therein, and, upon execution thereof, record such instruments.

Establish and maintain an inventory on acquisition and disposition projects with all pertinent information on the property, including, but not limited to, a copy of all legal documents, seller, landlord, donor, buyer, tenant, location, appraiser, date of appraisal, appraised value, date of authorization by the Board of County Commissioners for negotiation, purchase price, rents, date of approval of transaction by the Board of County Commissioners, date in which the deed can be found in the official minutes of the Board of County Commissioners, and the official record book and page number where the instrument is filed in the Public Records of Broward County.

Highly responsible and professional work with responsibility for negotiating, leading, and directing projects and programs related to the development or redevelopment of the County’s real estate assets. Negotiates real estate development, including site development, site ownership and control, predevelopment, financing, public-private partnership (“P3 Programs”), design, construction, planning and community outreach.

Exercises considerable independent judgment in negotiating real estate development strategies, interpreting existing rules, and formulating recommendations. Work is reviewed through written reports, contracts, and agreements for adherence to established policies.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, land use planning, economic development, real estate development, real estate finance, construction management, engineering, or architecture, real estate law or related field.

Requires six (6) years of full-time experience negotiating real estate development projects in an urban, city, regional and/or other related planning or development environment of which two (2) years include leading project teams.

Requires strong real estate negotiation/project management skills.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Valid Class "E" Florida Driver's License for duration of hire.
Real Estate Sales and Leasing License.

Preferences

- Master's Degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Real Estate, Building Construction, Architecture, Law, with a focus on Real Estate, or a related field.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Negotiates, develops and executes a comprehensive real estate development strategy for Broward County Government to maximize the economic potential of County real estate assets, attracts private financing in support of a project, expand the tax base, and share risk and expense with the private sector where appropriate.

Maintain negotiation responsibilities for all facets of negotiation for the County’s real estate assets; focuses on comprehending the County’s needs and business processes.

Communicates contractual and business risks to senior/executive management for approval; develops a negotiated strategy suitable for each real estate project and leads negotiation to successful completion; develops pre real estate negotiation strategy and determines types of contracts; negotiates, manage the preparation of contract documents for legal review, obtains required signatures and prepares necessary agenda items.

Performs complicated business case analysis and financial review and analysis which, at a minimum, includes cost-benefit analysis, an assessment of opportunity costs, consideration of the results of all studies and analyses related to the proposed project, evaluation of comparable projects, and community impacts.

Oversee the successful completion of the County's real estate development projects from inception to completion.

Serves as lead negotiator for a variety of documents including operating agreements, memorandum of understanding, purchase and sale agreements, development and disposition agreements, option agreements, easements, licenses, property exchange agreements, and all other agreements related to real estate development projects.

Manages interacts and collaborates with staff from various County agencies including purchasing, legal, finance, public works, design, construction, engineering, environmental, land use planning, and project scheduling. Manages the real estate development project team members from a variety of similarly related backgrounds. Manages the land development process including land use, Development of Regional Impact, rezoning, platting, master planning and site plans.

Interacts and communicates effectively with the public, elected officials and other stakeholders, including project architects, engineers and contractors, partners, financiers, and construction managers to successfully complete real estate development projects on time and within established budget.

Researches and monitors economic, legal and real estate market conditions within Broward County and their effect on the County's overall real estate business development program.

Performs related work as required.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

Competencies

Business Insight

Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Finds creative, industry-leading responses to changing market dynamics and new business information. Has incisive business insight; foresees emerging policies and external changes.

Financial Acumen

Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Fosters accountability for making good financial decisions; provides guidance to help the team make astute decisions. Summarizes financial performance data and explains implications for the organization.

Manages Complexity

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Offers penetrating questions to help others get to the heart of complex situations and find strong solutions. Uses a range of inputs to fully understand and solve problems.

Balances Stakeholders

Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Shares stakeholder feedback while inspiring others to consistently seek input and learn from their internal and external stakeholders. Promotes an environment of high ethical standards and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with all stakeholders.

Strategic Mindset

Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Is a strong big-picture thinker; makes frequent, clear references to the organization's vision and strategy and the efforts required to drive them forward. Effectively integrates long-term opportunities and challenges with day-to-day activities.

Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies. Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas. Both persistent in adversity and nimble in change.

Optimizes Work Processes

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Motivates people to produce highest-quality outcomes and pursue continuous improvement. Sees that problems are well examined and improvements are integrated into all relevant work processes.

Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Helps team hold each other accountable for goals, adherence to policies and procedures. Tracks team metrics and milestones, redirecting effort, as necessary, for continued progress.

Interpersonal Savvy

Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Picks up on group interpersonal dynamics and finds ways to work effectively within these parameters; resolves difficult interpersonal situations within the team; works to build greater group harmony. Coaches team members on interpersonal skills.

Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Engages diverse groups by communicating in a way that matches each group's preferences. Listens carefully and probes beneath the surface to gain richer insight on others' views.

Manages Ambiguity

Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Sees and seizes possible opportunities in unknown situations. Steers others skillfully with a stabilizing presence and clear targeted coaching in order to make significant progress.

Situational Adaptability

Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

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