Property Manager; Realty Specialist Iv

Job Requisition : 52478 IPR# 25-00581

Closing Date: 01/13/2026

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Realty Specialist IV

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,432 Monthly;
Full Range: $5,432 - $9,713 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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This position is accountable for implementation of the property management function of the Bureau of Land Acquisition. This position also reviews and formulates comments to present the department’s official position regarding proposed legislation that relates to the department’s land acquisition activities.

• Processes disposing of excess land, rights and improvements no longer needed to ensure statutory compliance, maximum proceeds to the state, and return of property to the private sector for restoration to local tax rolls.
• Assists districts in maintaining all properties in a safe and sanitary condition, assuring that vacancy rates are held to a minimum and for a maximum return from rent collections and sales of excess land.
• Drafts and recommends bill formats required for directed sales and legislative releases of highway dedication and access control.
• Reviews, recommends, approves and processes documents for the jurisdictional transfer of state property to or from other state agencies to ensure the prudent continued use of state property for highway or other public purpose.
• Conducts compliance reviews in the district to ensure the property management functions are being implemented in compliance with the department’s land acquisition policies and procedures.
• Reviews legislation affecting the department’s land acquisition and property management functions and provides position statements, as directed.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as required.

Completion of two years of college majoring in engineering, construction management, or property management, PLUS three years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management or relocation assistance or a combination thereof OR four years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management or relocation assistance or a combination thereof.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work with the public.
• Ability to work with local public agencies.

• Occasional overnight travel to the district offices.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained…