Land Acquisition Coordinator

The following education and experience will be accepted:

• Bachelor's degree in surveying, civil engineering, or related field, plus three (3) years of experience in surveying, planning, design, real estate, contracts management or related field; OR

• Associate degree in surveying, civil engineering, or related field, plus seven (7) years of experience in surveying, planning, design, real estate, contracts management or related field.

Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Non-essential employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work during an undeclared emergency or in the aftermath of an event associated with a declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee’s Department Head will make the determination when the employee will be required to work.

Under minimal supervision, performs land acquisition activities for City engineering projects of the Public Works Department as well as of other City departments as needed. Work involves professional land acquisition activities including coordination with the companies, appraisers and property owners. Independent judgment and initiative are required in carrying out program objectives within the framework of principles and practices and established policies and regulations.

Considerable tact and courtesy are required in frequent contacts with department heads, City Attorney, division heads, etc., and the general public. Reports to the Public Works Director or their designee.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs or secures services relating to land acquisition activities, including preparation of legal descriptions, title searches, appraisals and contracts. Coordinates contracts and evaluates title searches and appraisals performed by consulting firms.

Negotiates with property owners to acquire properties for city purposes. Follows through on all legal documentation through coordination with the City Attorney, City Clerk, and Growth Management Department.

Reviews excess City property lists for reservation of essential properties. Identifies needed properties for future acquisition.

Answers staff inquiries about the ownership of lands within the City.

Maintains and updates City Boundary Legal Description and map.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other work as required.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.