CLOSING AGENT - 42002101 1 Date: Jun 13, 2024 Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 831342 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer ServicesWorking Title: CLOSING AGENT - 42002101 1Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 42002101 Salary: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 06/18/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) CLOSING AGENT (CLASS TITLE: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE BUREAU OF RURAL AND FAMILY LANDS OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY CONTACT: Kimberley Johnson, 850-681-5887 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in program planning, program research, land acquisition, or real estate closing operations. A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license. EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.”Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml) ATTENTION CANDIDATES To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed. JOB DUTIES: This professional and highly technical position is responsible for both the acquisition and closing process of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) conservation land initiatives through project development, due diligence, and related real estate acquisition and closing process. This position is responsible for acquiring these lands through negotiation, donation, swap, or other transaction, and is independently responsible for multiple assigned projects. Coordinates the acquisition of state lands with governmental and partner agencies, and landowners/land representatives from project initiation through transaction closing. Obtains by contracting, or by other means, the title information, maps, appraisals, environmental site assessments, and surveys, along with field verification of these items if necessary. Initiates, prepares, and reviews real estate acquistion and closing documents. Requires extensive knowledge of real estate processes and procedures. Works with local, state, federal, and non-profit partners to secure funding for acquisition projects. Responsible for internal and external tracking of assigned RFLPP land acquisition projects to ensure timely completion. Ensures that the RFLPP acquisitions are in accordance with Sections 570.70-715, F.S., Rule Chapter 5I-7, FAC., and other applicable regulatory authorities and policies. Requires extensive interaction with stakeholders to include landowners, land representatives, and service contractors/providers. Coordinates the real estate closing process to ensure to ensure that all parties agree with the terms of the acquisition, close the conservation easement land acquisition transactions, submit all final documents for legal revivew, and provide quality assurance/quality control for post-closing documents, scanning preparation, and submitting all post-closing documents to appropriate agencies and bureaus. Provides assistance in the development of acquisition closing plan forecasts, timelines, and other related land acquisition and closing matters. Prepares reports and documents, to include detailed data spreadsheets, related to RFLPP projects and processes. Creates and maintains electronic records for assigned projects. Responsible for accuracy and compliance with Sections 570.70-715, F.S., Rule Chapter 5I-7, FAC., and other applicable regulatory authorities and policies. Requires attention to detail and flexibility to manage multiple projects. Administers, interprets, and explains policies, rules, regulations and laws. Ensures compliance with all state and federal statutes, rules, current policies, and acquisition and closing procedures regarding all land acquisition activities that are handled by the RFLPP. Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge in real estate processes and procedures, electronic data management.
Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word.
Knowledge of title search process and appraisal reviews.
Ability to negotiate/settle real estate transactions, land acquisition and closing process.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more!
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the“Total Compensation Estimator Tool”located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”
SPECIAL NOTES:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee