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ODOT Realty Specialist 2, District Headquarters in Bowling Green, Ohio
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Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency's vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
Benefits to you:
· Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
· Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
· Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
· Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.
· Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
· Experience growth opportunities within organization.
· Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
· Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
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Official Position Description:
Performs more complex assignments in multiple real estate disciplines (e.g., acts as liaison with local public agencies & officials involving ODOT real estate functions; monitors LPA projects for compliance; conducts title research & acquisition activities associated with gaining access to landlocked parcels of excess land, sale of property & property rights; reviews right-of-way plans to coordinate preparation of right-of-way & encroachment certification; arranges for disposal by auction of large excess land parcels, landlocked residues, structured sales, collections of proceeds & preparation of conveyance instruments; assures accurate & timely updating of management information systems as they relate to the delivery of the R/W program (i.e., ELLIS) & assures business rules, policies & procedures are implemented, used , & maintained as standard business practice In their assigned work environment).
Prepares reports on project status & assignments using computer software programs (WordPerfect, Quattro Pro); monitors project work plan & advises supervisor; attends R/W plan reviews; prepares legal descriptions; maintains project records & files; checks county records for ownership information needed for public involvement and/or plan development. Operates state vehicle to visit property owners, conduct research activities & inspect project sites.
Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate operational efficiency of work unit (e.g., participates in public hearings; maintains inventory of excess lands in district; enters data into computer; responds to inquiries and/or complaints from public & government officials in writing, by telephone, or in-person; attends training).
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