<p>Description</p> <p>The Tax-Forfeited Lands section of the Property Tax division is seeking a Senior Property Manager 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.</p> <p>The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate an open minded and tactful approach when entering and assessing various property conditions. This may include handling commercial buildings with environmental risks as well as private residences with varying conditions.</p> <p>Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.</p> <p>Find us here at upcoming career fairs!</p> <p>Location and hours:</p> <p>This position is hybrid and will be performed at the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, throughout the county, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.</p> <p>About the position type:</p> <p>This is a full-time benefit earning position.</p> <p>This position is internally classified as a Property Management Specialist, Senior.</p> <p>To view the job classification specification, click here.</p> <p>In this position, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Manage all aspects of inspection and evaluation of newly acquired tax-forfeited property for current value, occupancy status, and reuse potential. </li><li>Develop plans for preparation of sale/auction which includes coordinating, implementing, and supervising clean-outs of abandoned buildings, structures, and other properties as necessary. </li><li>Coordinate and oversee contractors for the securing and boarding, winterizing, and other general maintenance of tax-forfeited property. </li><li>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. </li><li>Coordinate the entire public auction process, while working with contracted brokers and/or the online auction site (MNBid). </li><li>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. </li><li>Administer and maintain a comprehensive record-keeping system for property and/or lease management activities and reports. </li><li>Serve as point of contact for and provide expert consultation on the status of the tax-forfeit properties and options to other county departments and external customers such as former property owners, staff from cities, Minnesota DNR, MnDOT, and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). </li><li>Coordinate all necessary activities pertaining to tax-forfeited land, building auctions, and broker sales to general public and adjacent owners. </li></ul> <p>Need to have:</p> <ul> <li> <p>One of the following:</p> </li><li> <p>Five years or more of experience appropriate to the area of specialization, such as property management, building maintenance and contract management, or space management including space planning and utilization analysis.</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree 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.</p> </li><li> <p>Related education and/or experience to total four years or more.</p> </li><li> <p>A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.</p> </li></ul> <p>Nice to have:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience:</p> </li><li> <p>Initiating and completing technical and legal documents associated with the conveyance of real estate.</p> </li><li> <p>Administering, maintaining, and managing a diverse portfolio of properties.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinating all activities related to tax-forfeited land and building auctions.</p> </li><li> <p>Leading projects.</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitating meetings and presenting information to the general public and internal and external stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to:</p> </li><li> <p>Work independently, with minimal direction.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain a professional and tactful demeanor when entering properties, regardless of their condition.</p> </li></ul> <p>About the department:</p> <p>Land Information and Tax Services is a department within the Resident Services Line of Business of Hennepin County that covers foundational responsibilities of government: land surveying, land recording, property tax collection and distribution. We also provide critical infrastructure and innovation support to departments throughout Resident Services.</p> <p>About Hennepin County:</p> <p>Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.</p> <p>Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).</p> <p>Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.</p> <p>Your future. Made here.</p> <p>This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.</p> <p>Watch this video for application best practices and tips.</p> <p>Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.</p> <p>If you have any questions, please contact:</p> <p>Talent Acquisition division</p> <p>Hennepin County Human Resources department</p> <p>Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855</p> <p>Why work here?</p> <p>Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:</p> <ul> <li>Meaningful work </li><li>Public service </li><li>Competitive pay </li><li>Work-life balance </li><li>Generous benefits </li><li>Opportunities to grow </li><li>Commitment to your success </li></ul> <p>By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.</p> <p>Employee Benefits Summary</p> <p>Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.</p> <p>If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.</p> <p>01</p> <p>This position is hybrid and will be performed at the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, throughout the county, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.</p> <p>A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.</p> <p>Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>What is the highest level of degree you have completed 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?</p> <ul> <li>Completed some college credits </li><li>Associate's degree </li><li>Bachelor's degree or higher </li><li>None of the above </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>List your relevant completed education making reference to school(s) attended, area(s) of study, years attended, certificate(s) and/or degree(s) earned. If you do not have any completed education, type "None" in the space provided.</p> <p>04</p> <p>How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have appropriate to the area of specialization, such as property management, building maintenance and contract management, or space management including space planning and utilization analysis?</p> <ul> <li>I do not have this experience </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1 year or more, but less than 2 years </li><li>2 years or more, but less than 3 years </li><li>3 years or more, but less than 4 years </li><li>4 years or more, but less than 5 years </li><li>5 years or more </li></ul> <p>05</p> <p>Describe your experience appropriate to the area of specialization, such as property management, building maintenance and contract management, or space management including space planning and utilization analysis, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.</p> <p>06</p> <p>How many years of experience do you have initiating and completing technical and legal documents associated with the conveyance of real estate?</p> <ul> <li>I do not have this experience </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1 year or more, but less than 2 years </li><li>2 years or more, but less than 3 years </li><li>3 years or more, but less than 4 years </li><li>4 years or more </li></ul> <p>07</p> <p>Describe your experience initiating and completing technical and legal documents associated with the conveyance of real estate, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.</p> <p>08</p> <p>Do you have experience administering, maintaining, and managing a diverse portfolio of properties?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>09</p> <p>Describe your experience administering, maintaining, and managing a diverse portfolio of properties, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.</p> <p>10</p> <p>Do you have experience coordinating all activities related to tax-forfeited land and building auctions?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>11</p> <p>Describe your experience coordinating all activities related to tax-forfeited land and building auctions, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.</p> <p>12</p> <p>Do you have experience leading projects?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>13</p> <p>Describe your experience leading projects, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.</p> <p>14</p> <p>Do you have experience facilitating meetings and presenting information to the general public and internal and external stakeholders?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>15</p> <p>Describe your experience facilitating meetings and presenting information to the general public and internal and external stakeholders, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.</p> <p>16</p> <p>Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.</p> <ul> <li>College or university (job board, career services, or instructor) </li><li>Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.) </li><li>Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources) </li><li>Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee </li><li>Hennepin County job notification emails </li><li>Indeed.com </li><li>Job fair or networking event </li><li>LinkedIn </li><li>Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.) </li><li>Professional association (ASCE, APWA, ISACA, etc.) </li><li>Social media (Handshake, Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.) </li><li>hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com </li></ul> <p>17</p> <p>For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.</p> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer Hennepin County</p> <p>Address Hennepin County Government Center</p> <p>300 South Sixth Street</p> <p>Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487</p> <p>Phone 612-348-7855</p> <p>Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs</p>