Property Management Specialist, Senior

The Tax-Forfeited Lands section of the Property Tax Division
seeks a Senior Property Management Specialist to manage
tax-forfeited land and buildings including all aspects of
property management of such property until it is sold or
conveyed. This position will also monitor and coordinate contract
compliance for major building maintenance and renovation projects
undertaken on tax-forfeit structures, and manage
cross-departmental and other community engagement projects for
tax-forfeited properties acquired, owned or leased by the
county.

Employees of the Hennepin County Taxpayer Services Department
(TSD) play an integral part in making the county a great
organization; one that provides taxpayers and citizens with
easily accessible and time saving services they need, while
leading the way in implementing e-government solutions.

Hennepin County offers an impressive benefits package that
includes: health, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term
disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year in addition to
paid time off (PTO), paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement,
a defined benefit pension plan (PERA), retirement savings
programs, trade time for fitness, and many more.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position
include: •Manage all aspects of inspection and evaluation of
newly acquired tax-forfeited property for current value,
occupancy status and reuse potential
•Develop plans for reuse, and coordinate, implement and
supervise clean-outs of abandoned buildings, structures and other
properties as necessary
•Coordinate and oversee contractors for the securing and
boarding, winterizing and other general maintenance of
tax-forfeited property
•Initiate and complete all technical and legal documents
associated with the conveyance of land and buildings to former
owner, purchasers, or other jurisdictions or agencies
•Meet with elected officials or assistants, community
organizations, municipal planners, private developers, and engage
in cross-departmental project teams to collaboratively determine
the highest and best reuse options for tax-forfeited properties
•Administer and maintain a comprehensive record-keeping system
for property and/or lease management activities and reports
•Manage construction and renovation projects in tax-forfeited
properties
•Serve as point of contact for other county departments and
external customers such as former property owners, staff from
cities, Minnesota DNR, MnDOT, MPCA and provide expert
consultation on the status of the tax-forfeit properties and
options for disposition
•Coordinate all necessary activities pertaining to
tax-forfeited land and building auctions to general public and
adjacent owners
•Draft internal and external reports for a variety of
customers
Best Qualified Candidates will have: •One of the following:
◦Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, public
administration, research methods, statistics, behavioral/social
science, computer science/MIS, management science, urban/city
planning, or a field appropriate to the area of specialization
◦Associate's degree in one of the above cited fields and three
or more full-time equivalent years of experience in property
management, building construction, building maintenance and
contract management, space management, inspections, or
environmental investigations
◦Five or more full-time equivalent years of the above cited
experience

•A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin
County driver's permit
•Knowledge of: ◦Principles and practices of property
management related to the operations, construction and
maintenance of buildings
◦Materials and methods used in environmental renovation,
redesign and restoration of structures and buildings
◦Land acquisition procedures and property valuation principles
and legal documents involved in property transactions

•Experience: ◦With facilitating meetings and presenting to
large groups
◦Initiating and completing technical and legal documents
associated with the conveyance of real estate
◦Coordinating all activities related to tax-forfeited land and
building auctions
◦Administering and maintaining a comprehensive record-keeping
system related to property and/or lease management activities

•Ability to: ◦Serve as the Subject Matter Expert internally
and externally, including but not limited to representing
Hennepin County at community events, testifying in court, and
meeting with elected officials
◦Develop, implement, and evaluate building operations
procedures; evaluate, monitor, and ensure compliance with
contract specifications; coordinate several interrelated
contracts simultaneously
◦Establish productive working relationships and communicate
effectively with management, other county personnel, contract and
construction bidders, and various community organizations
◦Interact with the general public who are involved in a
tax-forfeiture situation



Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of
education and experience. A background check will be completed
post interview.

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to
diversity is fundamental in providing excellent service to our
community.
Type: Full-time (35+ hours/week)
Other:
Period of employment (temporary):
Wage/salary range: $48,193.60 - $70,518.24 Annually
Experience required: 6+ years