Join the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position works within the Real Estate Services Branch of the Planning and Stewardship Division as a part of the one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. As the county's largest landowner, with more than 425 parks, 23,000 acres of parkland, nine REC Centers, eight golf courses, and three lakefront parks, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opp... more details
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Join the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position works within the Real Estate Services Branch of the Planning and Stewardship Division as a part of the one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. As the county's largest landowner, with more than 425 parks, 23,000 acres of parkland, nine REC Centers, eight golf courses, and three lakefront parks, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level. The Real Estate Services Branch acquires and manages land holdings, and is responsible for 8 lines of business: land acquisition, land management, rental management, real estate leasing/agreements, land development/infrastructure review, survey, telecommunications, land records. Performs high level work that requires real estate and engineering expertise while supervising staff working on 8 lines of business. Handles branch administration, manages day-to-day workload, supports other agency divisions, presents information to the director's offices, and briefs the Park Authority Board. Provides professional land acquisition consultation in support of the Park Authority’s land acquisition initiatives for new parkland, and capital improvement and renovation of assets. Provides extensive land management duties that include plan review, land records review, and field review to support the protection of the Park Authority's land holdings, natural resources, and cultural resources. This position is engaged with real estate professionals for leasing, rental management, the Resident Curator Program, and land development that includes negotiations for developer, infrastructure, and telecommunications projects. Oversees or acts as a lead on all lines of business and requires experience in drafting legal documents.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)
Actively participates in the planning, supervision, and coordination of major and/or sensitive construction or land acquisition projects;
Provides expert technical leadership in the development of land rights and legal agreements between the agency and other governmental agencies or private land owners;
Provides supervision, guidance, and training to subordinate technical staff;
Confers with County attorneys, County and State agencies, architects, engineers, staff members, and contractors regarding the progress of construction and/or acquisition projects, code compliance, and securing of permits;
Negotiates and resolves major and/or sensitive purchases of real property;
Manages and resolves legal issues associated with land acquisition and land management contracts, lease and license agreements, interim use agreements, encroachments and other legal matters and testifies in court;
Makes recommendations for condemnation proceedings, property use and disposal of surplus properties;
Reviews construction plans and specifications, shop drawings, insurance claims, payment requisitions, and inspection reports;
Processes easements for utilities;
Reviews cost estimates, cost studies, approves and administers contracts;
Oversees inspection procedures and assignments;
Ensures conformance to state, county and agency procurement regulations and policies;
Ensures compliance with federal and state requirements on grant funded projects;
Compiles facts and prepares reports and correspondence including Board items and presentations;
Attends public hearings;
Assists in the preparation of the agency budget.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Attends public hearings;
Assists in the preparation of the agency budget;
Knowledge of modern construction practices and methods;
Knowledge of the theories and practices of civil engineering;
Knowledge of the principles and practices of real property acquisition;
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations governing land acquisition, construction, condemnation proceedings, and contracts;
Ability to negotiate with property owners or agents and to direct subordinates in exercising proper judgment in property negotiation;
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, assign and evaluate the work of professional and support staff in a complex, highly interactive work environment;
Ability to direct programs requiring coordination with other governmental agencies, private developers, lending institutions and citizen organizations;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to structure, prepare and deliver concise, understandable presentations on complex issues;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials and representatives of public, private sector and community organizations;
Ability to review and analyze construction plans and specifications;
Ability to enforce contractual specifications;
Ability to train and supervise subordinates.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, and six years of progressively responsible experience in or affiliated with land planning and/or redevelopment, engineering or architecture, or management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with at least 10 years of experience that includes a combination of related engineering and real estate experience in Fairfax County or the state of Virginia.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and federal code.
Experience with County and Agency systems such as GEM, CPAN, iCare, PLUS, and WOM.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Driver's license (required)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communicate orally in an understandable manner, field review and visually inspect acquisition sites which may include hiking through stream valleys and properties of varying terrain. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-SP1
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