Now Hiring - City of St. Louis - Real Estate Specialist I in Saint Louis, MO

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GENERAL SUMMARY Perform a wide variety of duties to facilitate the sale of property owned by SLDC and its member organizations, and manages the acquisition of property through the City of St. Louis's Sheriff's Tax Sale. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Maintains and submits financial report of all real estate transactions to Director of Real Estate on a monthly/ basis. Follows receipts, money handling (check, cash, money-order or other) and financial reporting requirements set-forth by the Controller and Real Estate Director for real estate transactions. * Meets with clients submitting offers or inquiring about purchasing property to answer questions and facilitate the expedient sale of property. * Submits to the real estate database administrator to update database. * Manages Sheriff Tax Sales from start of advertising through confirmation to placement in LRA's inventory. * Prepares reports and tools for tax sale communication and tracking. Tracks and updates reports, lists, and databases pre- and post-tax sale. Communicates tax sale properties pre- and post-sale to approved list of recipients. * Provides relevant information to staff for agenda preparation and commission meetings. * Attends agenda preparation meetings for both the Land Reutilization Authority and the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, and attends commission meetings. The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. JOB QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's Degree in related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered if candidate can effectively demonstrate progressively responsible experience in real estate working with clearing title, processing real estate closings both residential and commercial, or real estate paralegal work. * 3 years' experience in a real estate capacity closing on property, working with real estate deeds/titles/processes. * 3 years' experience managing processes and projects requiring research, planning, and implementation. * Ability to handle details, multiple projects, and stringent deadlines. * Proficient Microsoft office skills a must. * Good oral and written communication skills. * Ability to work with public officials and general public. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: * Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. * Requires the ability to lift and carry files/papers of up to twenty pounds. * Requires the ability to distinguish objects clearly in near vision for writing and computer work. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: * Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. * Exposure to elements during tax sale and site visits. * Requires the ability to lift and carry files/papers of up to twenty pounds. * Requires the ability to distinguish objects clearly in near vision for writing and computer work. SLDC offers a full range of benefits and medical insurance. SLDC values a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. "The position/s will be funded in whole or in part with Coronavirus SLFRF funds. "The position may be financed (in part) (wholly) through an allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of St. Louis' Community Development Administration." EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER St. Louis Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran's status or marital status.