Land Acquisition and Property Management #19110

Land Acquisition and Property Management, #19110
Occupational Family: Administrative Services
Pay Band Range: 3 - 6

Concept of Work

This Career Group provides career tracks for land acquisition agents, property managers and others that develop, implement, or provide leadership and/or expertise in the acquisition of property for the Commonwealth. Responsibilities include inspecting, appraising, and assessing public and private property; determining damage to public and private property; managing project; negotiating property settlements, relocating property owners; managing, and/or selling of property; and ensuring that legal parameters/requirements are adhered to and followed. Other responsibilities may include providing leadership to property management programs that engage in activities such as assessing, managing, negotiating contract and/or lease agreements and inspecting public and private property, and serving as members of a preliminary engineering team. Employees perform responsibilities ranging from trainee to senior management. Employees may be required to meet licensure requirements in accordance with the Code of Virginia, Chapter 20.1 (54.1-2009 et seq.) of Title 54.1.

Roles Comprising This Group

These roles describe the collective characteristics of the work performed by employees in the Land Acquisition and Property Management Career Group. The roles define the typical career paths for land acquisition agents, property managers, appraisers, and others who pursue careers in program areas such as appraising and assessing property, consulting with local governments and private owners regarding values, and other activities associated with acquisition, assessment, and/or management of property.

PAY BAND	PRACTITIONER ROLES	ROLE CODE	MANAGEMENT ROLES	ROLE CODE
3	Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent I	19111
4	Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent II	19112
5	Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent III	19113	Land Acquisition and Property Manager I	19114
6			Land Acquisition and Property Manager II	19115

Role Descriptions

These roles are distinguished based upon the Compensable Factors of Complexity, Results, and Accountability and are used for position classification. These factors should be used for classification and compensation analysis. Recruitment and selection standards must be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated in the Employee Work Profile.

Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent I

Code: 19111

Pay Band: 3

SOC: 13-2021*

The Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent I role provides career tracks for land acquisition agents and property managers who engage in duties associated with transportation right of way such as property appraisal, negotiation, relocation, and legal obligations. Responsibilities range from those of a trainee to entry-level and may include reviewing plans, researching records, participating in property appraisals, explaining program to affected persons, calculating cost estimates, conducting building inspections, preparing reports, and property management activities. Employees typically rotate through all functional right of way areas to learn program terminology, documents, practices, and principles.

Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent I

COMPLEXITY	Performs routine work with a diversity of assignments to learn all assigned program areas to become fully proficient. Applies knowledge of methods and procedures related to property acquisition, real estate, appraisal, negotiation, legal, and relocation. Contacts include a variety of individuals to receive technical information and to provide right of way information regarding various projects. Applies basic knowledge of plan reading.
RESULTS	Effective work facilitates timely completion of phases or portions of right of way projects as well as cost containment. Work impacts the accuracy and reliability of other processes activities, and services.
ACCOUNTABILITY	Receives close general and technical supervision from higher-level specialists or managers. Seeks guidance and direction on a daily basis. Learn through formal and/or informal training and mentoring program to perform duties for the next level.

NOTE: Individuals should not remain in the Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent I Role longer than eighteen months before progressing to the Acquisition and Property Management Agent II Role. The length of tenure in the Agent I Role will be based on previous experience, education, and assessment of skills when entering the Agent I Role. Completion of all licensing requirements is not necessarily expected before the employee is promoted to the next Role.

Land Acquisition and Property

Management Agent II

Code: 19112

Pay Band: 4

SOC: 13-1199* and 13-2021*

The Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent II role provides career tracks for land acquisition agents and property managers whose responsibilities range from entry- to journey-level such as: appraising property for acquisition; performing tax assessments; relocating property owners; working with attorneys and titles/closings/legal documents; consulting with engineers; identifying potential office space and negotiating leases (in State and non-State owned buildings); arranging and coordinating State office moves; and providing technical assistance to localities involved in the tax assessment of real and personal property; and property management activities. Employees may be required to meet licensure requirements in accordance with the Code of Virginia, Chapter 20.1 (§54.1-2009 et seq.) of Title 54.1.

Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent II

COMPLEXITY	Assignments have some diversity and may range from routine to advanced difficulty and may include planning, and/or coordinating or supervising the work of others. Applies knowledge of property acquisition and real estate principles and law, condemnation law, assessment and taxation law, appraisal techniques for public and private properties. Contacts are frequent and include state and local government officials, corporate representatives, claimants, legal representatives and the general public to provide justification for actions, explanation of plans, technical, cost, claim or safety information, and projected impact of project. Identifies problems and develops/recommends solutions.
RESULTS	Decisions and/or actions directly impact the work of others and the timeliness, cost effectiveness, and delivery of services Fair treatment of property owners. Safety and well being of the public. Accurate and fair assessment of property for revenue collection.
ACCOUNTABILITY	Some to significant authority for independent decision-making based on knowledge and interpretation of applicable regulation and procedures. Recommendations made on moderately complex issues, with some to significant independence. May supervise and/or provide leadership to other staff. Decisions made impact the image of the Commonwealth and its fiduciary responsibilities.

These two roles provide a dual career track for Land Acquisition and Property Management Agents.

Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent III	Code: 19113	Pay Band: 5	SOC: 13-1199* and 13-2021*
Land Acquisition and Property Manager I	Code: 19114	Pay Band: 5	SOC: 11-9199*

The Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent III role provides career tracks for land acquisition agents and property managers who perform, lead, and/or supervise: transportation right of way activities; property appraisals; tax assessments; analysis of property transactions; negotiation of complex, statewide contracts and leases; and property management activities. Employees may oversee a program and/or staff and be required to meet licensure requirements in accordance with the Code of Virginia, Chapter 20.1 (§54.1-2009 et seq.) of Title 54.1.

Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent III

COMPLEXITY	Considerable to unusual complexity of assignments. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, techniques and laws related to specialty area of complex or litigated decisions, real estate, property appraisal, contracts, leases, or other right of way activities. Contacts are diverse and include agency and local and state government officials, attorneys, Office of the Attorney General, and the general public to provide information and to advise on policy, procedure, and law. Prepares specialized reports.
RESULTS	Work ensures compliance with state and federal law related to property appraisal, taxation, transactions, and right of way activities. Highway construction projects completed on time, fair tax assessments, revenue for localities, cost-effectiveness, legal acquisition and disposition of state real property, and minimizing potential conflicts and litigation.
ACCOUNTABILITY	Decisions and recommendations are made on complex issues with considerable independence and by appropriately interpreting policies, procedures, and state and federal law. May lead/supervise staff and provide technical and procedural direction May make substantive recommendations to management.

The Land Acquisition and Property Manager I role provides career tracks for first-level managers who manage the work of staff engaged in equipment and facilities management or a transportation right of way program such as property appraisal, relocation, negotiation, reimbursement, legal, etc., and property management activities. Program and project planning and prioritization are typical responsibilities of this role. Employees may be required to meet licensure requirements in accordance with the Code of Virginia, Chapter 20.1 (§54.1-2009 et seq.) of Title 54.1.

Land Acquisition and Property Manager I

COMPLEXITY	Management assignments range from managing project to managing programs. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, rules, regulations and laws related to the management of the area of work. Contacts are diverse and include agency staff at all levels, and may include local, state, and federal officials and attorneys to give, receive and clarify information related to projects and programs. Creativity in developing alternative solutions to situations to achieve win-win outcomes
RESULTS	Moderate to serious impact on achievement of transportation construction schedules, goals and objectives, and costs. Moderate to serious impact on achievement of other construction schedules, goals and objectives, and costs.
ACCOUNTABILITY	Manages staff, program and projects by planning, setting goals, prioritizing, and reviewing and approving the work of staff. Functions independently in the management of staff and work. Meets goals, objectives and fiduciary responsibilities May oversee training initiatives.

Land Acquisition and Property

Manager II

Code: 19115

Pay Band: 6

SOC: 11-9199*

The Land Acquisition and Property Manager II role provides career tracks for senior-level managers who exercise broad discretion in developing, implementing, and/or administering multiple, regional, or statewide programs involving all aspects of acquisition and real property management.

Land Acquisition and Property Manager II

COMPLEXITY	Directs multiple, regional, or statewide programs. Applies knowledge of state and federal laws and litigation management of the multiple and varied programs managed. Applies knowledge of real property acquisition, condemnation, disposal, transfers utilities and conveyances in a governmental setting; and real estate principles and practices and property management. Applies knowledge of budget management, human resources management, and strategic planning. Contacts are frequent and diverse and include state and local agencies, government officials, the Office of the Attorney General, and private attorneys to advise on laws and regulations and to resolve complex programmatic problems. Responds to concerns of legislators, local governments, citizens, consultants and others to gain cooperation and ensure understanding. Resolves highly complex and politically sensitive issues.
RESULTS	Efficient and effective use of state real property. Fiduciary responsibilities in the acquisition of property and the amount of revenue generated for real property. Considerable impact on the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of activities related to projects. Interactions impact the Commonwealth’s image. Minimize legal issues and conflicts. Influence program planning.
ACCOUNTABILITY	Broad discretion for interpretation and implementation of policies, regulations, and laws pertaining to area of work. Effective leadership and direction to assigned program area, multiple project teams and/or professional staff. Monitors and evaluates activities and projects to ensure work is in compliance with state, federal, and agency policies and procedures. Recommends and/or develops and implements policies and procedures. May develop and/or approve operating budgets. Serves as subject matter expert for executives, governmental officials, and/or the Office of the Attorney General. Efficient and effective performance of operations having a significant impact on service delivery, customer relations, and operations. Allocates resources to meet program goals.

*Statistical Reporting

11-9199 Managers, All Others

13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other

13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

New Effective Date: 11/01/01

History

(Previous class titles listed by new role title.)

Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent I

CLASS CODE	CLASS TITLE	GRADE
54071	Transportation Right of Way Agent	8

Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent II

CLASS CODE	CLASS TITLE	GRADE
54072	Transportation Right of Way Agent Specialist	10
21033	Property and Facilities Coordinator Assistant	11
21211	Highway Claims Supervisor	11
23263	Property Appraisal Consultant	11
25071	ABC Real Estate Supervisor	11
54073	Transportation Right of Way Agent Specialist Senior	11

Land Acquisition and Property Management Agent III

CLASS CODE	CLASS TITLE	GRADE
25072	ABC Real Estate Director Assistant	12
23266	Railroad and Pipeline Appraisal Specialist	12
54076	Transportation District Assistant Right of Way Manager	12
54077	Transportation Right of Way Assistant Program Manager	12
21034	Property and Facilities Coordinator	13
23262	Property Appraisal and Classification Supervisor	13
54075	Transportation District Assistant Right of Way Manager Senior	13

Land Acquisition and Property Manager I

CLASS CODE	CLASS TITLE	GRADE
25073	ABC Real Estate Director	14
23267	Railroad and Pipeline Appraisal Supervisor	14
54078	Transportation District Right of Way Manager	14
54079	Transportation Right of Way Program Manager	14

Land Acquisition and Property Manager II

CLASS CODE	CLASS TITLE	GRADE
21031	State Real Property Manager	17