Leasing Specialist I or II

In addition to a competitive salary and career growth opportunities, the State Properties Commission offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan (including a 401(k) plan with up to 9% employer matching); paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

Duties: Leasing Specialist I and II: Under general supervision of the Leasing Section Manager (LSM), is responsible for the management of all activities related to the acquisition of leased space for the benefit of the State of Georgia and its related agencies and for negotiating or renegotiating approximately 2,000 statewide leases. 

Competencies: Understand, negotiate, review and prepare lease documents and apply general understanding of real estate financial calculations. Interpret lease proposal, responses to Request for Proposals, letters of intent, term sheets, and data provided by prospective landlords (financial documents, business plans, and etc.) and present a summary analysis of the proposed lease. Conduct business meetings, maintain leasing status reports, and provide timely communication with all leasing process stakeholders on status of lease transactions. Manage a high-volume workload while also remaining responsive to calls and requests both internally and externally. Work independently and meet strict deadlines in order to manage multiple leases and locations. Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills where attention to detail is essential.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to interact with landlords, agencies, contractors and co-workers in an articulate, courteous, and professional manner at all times.  Be a team player with initiative and flexibility.  Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.

Minimum Qualifications (Agency Specific):

Leasing Specialist I:  Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance or related field combined with two (2) years of experience in negotiating, reviewing, drafting and managing commercial leases. OR Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance or related field combined with three (3) years of project management experience related to the acquisition of leased or owned space.

Leasing Specialist II: Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance or related field combined with four (4) years of experience in negotiating, reviewing, drafting and managing co leases. OR Completion of a degree in Business Administration Real Estate, Finance or related field combined with six (6) years of project management commercial experience related to the acquisition of leased or owned commercial space.          

If applying for a position that requires a degree, an official college transcript must be furnished. Only educational credentials from an accredited institution will be considered.

The selected applicant must be authorized to work in the United States and must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check, motor vehicle records check and drug screen.

Due to the large volume of resumes received by this office, notifications will only be sent to applicants who are selected to interview.

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