Real Estate Specialist - Department of Support Services

Real Estate Specialist - Department of Support Services

Salary

$66,331.00 - $87,880.00 Annually

Location

Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Merit

Job Number

26-03853

Department

Department of Support Services

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

6/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Class Summary

Job Description

This Real Estate Specialist is responsible for coordinating the acquisition and management of real estate for County projects, which includes acquiring real property rights, managing commercial property, negotiating purchases and leases, assembling required documents, providing customer service to residents and outside agencies, and maintaining related files.

Essential Duties

• Support project management and project tracking in coordination with leadership in the Real Estate Section and customer groups, including analyzing data and compiling reports, and making recommendations for process and policy updates.
• Develop and maintain methods for tracking progress for strategic initiatives and departmental goals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including the use of Microsoft and other software applications to document and streamline operations.
• Coordinates the acquisition of land and easements by identifying potential property, reviewing plans, and preparing agenda items and presentations for the Board of Commissioners.
• Serves as a liaison between residents and the County in negotiating purchase agreements, resolving conflicts, and preparing applicable transaction documents.
• Responds to citizen questions and concerns regarding right-of-way issues, land transactions, and construction projects.
• Assist user departments with project planning, cost estimating, and route analysis.
• Examines property sites, reviews legal documents to determine the appropriateness of initiating action to acquire or dispose of property; evaluates, and processes requests for the abandonment of County-owned easements and right-of-way.
• Conducts property closings, ensures proper paperwork is completed, and resolves any problems that may arise.
• Coordinates activities with appraisers to determine the fair market value of property. Reviews appraisals for acquisition and eminent domain purposes.
• Creates, designs, and modifies customized maps for County personnel. Organizes and categorizes GIS information; creates data layers.
• Consults with the County law department to resolve legal issues, questions, and concerns.

Grade and Salary

• The Grade for this position is C42(1).
• Salary will be determined based on education & experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Real Estate, AND
• Four(4) years of real estate experience, OR
• An equivalent combination of education & experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above; and

Preferred Qualifications

• Appraisal or appraisal review experience
• Project management experience
• GIS & title research experience
• Lease management experience
• Land acquisition experience
• Georgia Superior Court Clerks Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) experience

Job Requirements / Information

• Valid Drivers License
• Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills, and Physical requirements, click here.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

Have you completed a degree in Real Estate?

• Have not completed a degree in the specified field of study.
• Completed an associate degree in the specified field of study.
• Completed a bachelors degree in the specified field of study.
• Completed a masters degree or higher in the specified field of study.

02

If you completed a degree that is NOT the specified field of study listed above; please provide your type of degree and field of study. If this question is not applicable, please type N/A.

03

How many years of Real Estate experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

04

Describe your Real Estate experience and provide a list of real estate transactions handled within the past 3 years. If none, please type N/A.

05

Do you have lease management experience? If yes, describe your experience with lease management. If no, please type N/A.

06

Do you have GIS experience? If yes, provide details about your GIS experience. If no, please type N/A.

07

Do you have Real Estate title research experience, including use of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA)? If yes, describe your experience. If no, please type N/A.

08

Describe your experience reviewing real estate appraisals. If none, please type N/A.

09

Describe your experience reviewing land surveys and project plans. If none, please type N/A.

10

What professional certifications do you have? If none, please type N/A.

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com