Lease Contract Specialist 2

Take your real estate career to the next level with our Leasing Division! If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders while managing real estate leases, this is the job for you. The Department of General Services is looking for a Lease Contract Specialist 2 to negotiate contracts and manage an enterprise lease portfolio for all Commonwealth agencies. Your hard work will deliver efficient operational space to our agency customers, all while serving as a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars.

As a Lease Contract Specialist 2, you will be responsible for developing, negotiating, and managing complex real estate lease agreements that support Commonwealth agencies and align with their strategic goals. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including agency leaders, legal counsel, and real estate professionals, evaluate leasehold improvements, and ensure lease terms meet operational and financial requirements. Additional functions include preparing detailed reports, presenting lease actions to the board, researching lease rates, conducting market analysis, and completing site visits to help improve leasing policies and procedures.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office at minimum one day per month. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Lease Contract Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of professional experience performing lease contract or property management work; and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• You must possession and maintain an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience with lease contract negotiations
• Knowledge of lean management

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.