Acquisition Disposition Coordinator

City of New Haven
Within Local 3144 Range 8: $62,482 - $76,405 annualized
United States, Connecticut, New Haven
165 Church Street (Show on map)
Mar 01, 2025
Introduction The City of New Haven is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Acquisition/Disposition Coordinator to support the management of its real estate portfolio. This role plays a crucial part in the City's economic development efforts by overseeing the acquisition, disposition, and strategic use of municipal properties. The ideal candidate will have experience in real estate transactions, urban planning, or public administration and will work closely with various city departments and stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient property management. If you are passionate about urban development and want to make a lasting impact on the community, we encourage you to apply! PRIMARY FUNCTIONS This is a responsible position within the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The work involves management and administration of the portfolio of real estate owned by the City of New Haven (the "City") together with a supportive role in effectuating key decisions by the City concerning future land use. Such work includes determining which parcels of land the City may acquire through condemnation, tax foreclosure or friendly acquisition. It includes the tracking of properties through the City's acquisition and disposition process to insure timely development of future projects. In addition, the position coordinates related EDA activities in the area of acquisition and disposition of structures and assures completion of individual projects under the various programs in accordance with neighborhood plans and commercial development approvals. Reports to Economic Development Administrator, Special Counsel to Economic Development, or such other designee as the Economic Development Administrator may direct from time to time. The position has no direct reports but will involve coordination of various support services, including both internal staff and external vendors. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordination of the processes of the City's Tax Assessor, Office of Building Inspection and Enforcement, Livable City Initiative (LCI), Health Department, Police Department, and Fire Department in order to maintain and keep updated the. City's real estate-owned portfolio. Coordination of the designation, acquisition, and disposition processes for blighted properties in accordance with the authority grantee to or held by the City's Board of Alders, the LCI Board of Directors, the New Haven Development Commission, the New Haven Redevelopment Agency, and any other agencies or commissions with relevant jurisdiction. Preparation of LCI communications to the City's Board of Alders concerning the acquisition and disposition of City-owned properties and coordination of the procedural process including liaison with the various committees involved with the transactions concerning City-owned real estate. Performance of the basic inspection requirements including verification of ownership, cleanliness, size of property and/or street analysis. Direct involvement in LCI hearing and meeting procedures concerning proposed real estate transactions including the collation and distribution of back-up documentation, correspondence, and referrals for proposed development projects. Supporting due diligence and other such transactional activities concerning the City's real estate interests with respect to the potential acquisition of properties. Maintenance of a City-wide inventory of vacant and blighted properties and coordination of the marketing of City owned real estate. Acting as a departmental liaison with neighborhood development corporations and other such entities. Processing the sale of City owned real estate, including meeting with potential developers and analyzing potential projects, with responsibility for performing or coordinating the related technical and clerical work. Tracking and monitoring substantive real estate activity recorded in the New Haven Land Records. Performs other related duties as required. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Graduation from a four-year College or University with a degree in public administration, political science, economics, housing, urban planning or a related field, and one to three years of experience with governmental research or administration, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Possession of a current Connecticut Real Estate License is preferred but not required. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to analyze property and neighborhood data ideal but not required. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of municipal government structure and operations. Knowledge of research and standard procedures for real estate transactions undertaken as part of a federal, state, or municipal program. Knowledge of real estate development processes such as understanding of zoning regulations, land use planning, and development processes in urban environments. Ability to perform basic inspections including verification of ownership, cleanliness, size of property and/or street analysis. Analytical and research skills to assess property conditions, legal documentation, and market feasibility. Ability to analyze and interpret complex data from land records, tax assessments, and urban planning studies. Ability to negotiate acquisition and disposition terms with property owners, developers, and other stakeholders. Ability to present material publicly and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Proficiency in using applications such as Word and Excel for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Competency in using email clients (e.g., Outlook, Gmail) and calendar applications for scheduling meetings and managing correspondence. Demonstrated project management skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work effectively with other city departments, diverse public and private stakeholders, and individuals. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must have at time of application: Connecticut Driver's License and maintain throughout course of employment. SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a General Fund, "Tested" position. This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Bargaining agreements available to review HERE. General Funded hires into this class are not covered by Social Security and will not pay Social Security taxes. They instead participate in the City Pension; the employee contribution rate is 10% of pay. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment. Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana. Selection Plan Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate within their submission that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date. It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process.* Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date. Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE. 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