Real Estate Specialist II - Pueblo

Department Information

Only open to Colorado state residents. New employees will be paid biweekly (26 periods per year).

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Additional benefits include PERA retirement, optional 401K, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development, Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), wellness, credit union membership, and employee discount program.

Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Real Estate Specialist II in the Acquisition/Relocation Unit within the Region Right of Way/Survey Group. Supports acquisition and management of real property across the region for transportation projects and maintenance operations. Provides basic real estate acquisition, relocation, and property management services under senior specialist guidance.

• Prepare written offer packages for acquisition of real property interests in accordance with statutes, regulations, and departmental procedures.
• Contact property owners and negotiate the purchase of real property interests needed for projects.
• Maintain a detailed diary of contacts with property owners and other involved parties.
• Prepare settlement documents and assist with closings, ensuring required approvals and complete documentation.
• Prepare and submit condemnation packages to the Attorney General’s Office for acquisitions that do not result in settlement.
• Review appraisal valuation information and assist in reviewing appraisal documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Determine use of Value Finding process and prepare estimates of just compensation under senior specialist guidance.
• Attend project team meetings and reviews; participate in CDOT’s project development process.
• Communicate required right of way processes and coordinate timelines with project team leaders.
• Research and gather ownership data necessary for determining real property interests, including county, CDOT, court, Secretary of State, and city records.
• Establish working relationships with title companies to secure services and review requirements to transfer title to CDOT.
• Perform relocation advisory services, including preparing relocation notices, monitoring business moves, inspecting residential properties, and processing claim packages.
• Identify and secure services necessary for protection and maintenance of CDOT property.
• Review Property Management Manual and Region files to determine disposal procedures; prepare disposal documentation and make recommendations regarding property disposition.

• Schedule:
  
  8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday, with opportunity for a flexible schedule.
• Hybrid schedule: combination of in‑office and remote work.
• Daytime travel during working hours required to visit properties, building sites, meet with landowners and other meetings.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles.

• Five (5) years of professional work experience primarily focused on real estate abstracting/title work, right of way plan development, property management for a public entity, property appraisal/valuation, right of way negotiations, land acquisition, relocation or land‑surveying.

• Combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least five (5) years.
• Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in real estate, public administration, accounting, business, urban/regional planning, law or a closely related degree will be considered.
• Experience primarily focused on the same activities as above.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be…