REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
Salary
$68,967.00 Annually
Location
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN FULTON COUNTY, GA
Job Type
ADMINISTRATIVE
Department
REAL ESTATE & ASSET MANAGEMENT
Opening Date
03/27/2026
Closing Date
6/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade:
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UNCLASSIFIED POSITION
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE & ASSET MANAGEMENT
Continuous Posting Until The Position Is Filled.
Salary: $68,967
Please refrain from attaching personal and identifiable information: Driver's License, Photo on Resumes, DD214, Vaccination cards, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate or a related field required; supplemented by five years of experience in commercial real estate, investment sales, capital markets, or business; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Resumes are welcomed without personal and identifiable information.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia drivers license.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of commercial and real estate transactions; knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and the ability to learn new products; database modeling and design; development of protocols, processes, and procedures for developing databases and reports; preferred. Must have an ability to learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Real Estate Specialist positions require knowledge of real property acquisition, real estate laws, principles, practices, and markets. This includes an understanding of real estate concepts and practices along with in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local government procedures and statutes.
Must have an ability to learn new products, systems learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Must have the ability to read and proof legal documents; to work collaboratively in teams and independently; and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Must possess excellent grammar and writing skills, phone skills, strong customer service and interpersonal skills, good problem-solving skills, be detail-oriented, and possess the ability to display behaviors and a commitment to the organization's core values.
Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm, along with a desire to learn and continually seek development, a caring customer service attitude, and a strong commitment to operational excellence.
This individual must demonstrate the skill to align with and model values of Integrity and Transparency, Excellence, Adaptability, Stewardship, Teamwork and Partnerships, Health and Safety, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion both internally and externally, and understand what it means to carry out these values in the daily work environment.
Examination:
The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by an analysis of the application. An application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at the time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMISSION BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.
Purpose of Classification:
The Real Estate Specialist is responsible for providing professional and technical support to the Department of Real Estate and Asset Management including but not limited to commercial real estate transactions on acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and asset management, presentation development, real estate document development, review, and processing for related transactions for the Fulton County Government.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Coordinates and negotiates the acquisition and disposition of real estate: acquires property rights (rights-of-way in fee simple, easements, real estate, air rights, rights-of-entry, etc.) for projects related to various County services; collects and analyzes comparable market real estate sales data within a project area; determines the fair market value of property rights required by the County; prepares appropriate financial analysis and reviews for the purposes of confirming market values, appropriate rental rates and just compensation , reviews legal documents for the completion of appropriate real estate transactions where needed; meets with affected property owners to explain proposed projects; discusses their rights under eminent domain, condemnation, relocation, and just compensation; negotiates a settlement for acquiring property rights and initiates processes for property condemnation as required; negotiates financial and rental terms for lease agreements; manages sale of surplus properties as well as property management related matters.
Prepares and maintains all necessary and required documentation related to real estate transactions and properties: works with legal department to prepare lease drafts; searches and examines court and tax records to determine or confirm property boundaries, property rights, property assessments, real estate market values, etc., reviews zoning records to determine proposed property zoning, zoning conditions and restrictions, and their impact upon the use of the intended property; maintains files and records of all property acquisitions, dispositions, leases, condemnations, legal actions, and related processes.
Manages properties investigates public complaints and inquiries related to County-owned real property or easements; manages consultants providing acquisition services, appraisals, or other services; examines property sites, reviews legal documents to determine the appropriateness of initiating action to abandon County-owned property; upon evaluation, processes request for abandonment of said property; conducts field inspections as needed.
Acts as liaison to internal and external parties regarding various real estate topics, advises executive and senior management regarding specific transactions or projects on asset and property values, transaction strategies, etc.; interfaces with the public and responds to inquiries; prepares agenda items for real estate transactions for the Board of Commissioners meetings
Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.
Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Human Resources Management Department. Do you accept these conditions?
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What is your highest level of education achieved?
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Which degree related to this position do you possess?
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In what field of study related to this position do you possess an Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Doctorates degree?
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If your specific field of study isnt listed, please indicate your unique field related to this position.
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If you have received some college credits, but did not receive your degree, how many college credits did you earn?
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How much professional experience do you have in commercial real estate, investment sales, capital markets, asset management or business?
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Select all areas of commercial real estate in which you have gained hands-on work experience.
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Please share your work experience involving the areas you selected above. Include employment dates, job title, organization, and property address or location where you gained this experience. Indicate which area mentioned above you've worked in most extensively.
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Provide a detailed example of a commercial real estate transaction you supported or led. Include employment dates, job title, organization, and property address or location where you gained this experience.
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Please select the types of commercial properties you have direct work experience with (select all that apply):
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How many years of experience do you have specifically in real estate property assessments and market value evaluation?
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What strategies data sources, or investment models have you used to conduct property assessments or valuations?
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Describe your role in a lease negotiation project. Include employment dates, job title, organization, and property address or location where you gained this experience.
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Indicate in the area of commercial real estate whether you have represented landlords, tenants, or both.
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Briefly explain how you determine market rental rates and identify potential lease risk during negotiations.
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How many years of experience do you have researching and reviewing title opinions, real estate deeds, and property boundary matters?
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Share your experience in reviewing title documents, real estate deeds, or addressing property boundary issues. Include job title(s), employer(s), and property location(s) if applicable.
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Describe your experience working in commercial real estate in collaboration with municipal, state, or federal government agencies. Your response must include: • Total number of years of relevant experience • Names of public sector organizations you've supported • Your role and employer where you gained the experience • Employment dates for each project or position • Locations of the associated projects or properties
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Do you currently possess a valid Drivers license from any State within the United States?
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Are you a former federal employee that has been recently released or accepted early retirement because of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)? Note: If answered yes, please upload your notice of termination, release, or retirement in the attachment portion of this application. Please note, this letter will be required for interview consideration.
Required Question
Employer Fulton County
Address 141 Pryor Street
Suite 3030
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
Phone (404) 613-6700
Website http://www.fultoncountyga.gov