Utah Transit Authority
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Under general direction, theProperty Administrator I supports the management and strategic use of UTA's real estate assets and railroad rights-of-way. Key responsibilities include processing applications for third-party use of UTA property and assisting with the negotiation, drafting, and administration of leases, licenses, and right-of-entry agreements.
The Administrator provides support and coordination for property maintenance requests and helps resolve customer concerns related to UTA-owned properties. This position ensures all assigned transactions comply with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, applicable state laws, and UTA policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include contributing to the development and implementation of programs that preserve and protect UTA's real estate assets, managing invoicing and collection of rental and license revenues, and maintaining compliance with standard property transaction procedures.
The Administrator will assist in preparing financial feasibility analyses for proposed leases or other business opportunities and ensure that all rental properties align with UTA's business objectives. This role also involves collaboration with municipalities, state and federal agencies, and other stakeholders on real estate issues and development-related matters. An associate degree with coursework in business is required. A bachelor's degree in business, with emphasis in contracting, negotiations, real estate, business law, or finance, is preferred.
This is a career ladder position.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Requires an associate's degree including courses in business.
- Bachelor's degree in business with emphasis in contracting, negotiations, real estate, business law or finance is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- .A minimum of two years of professional experience in property management, contract administration, or a related field is required.
- Experience in researching real estate property records and interpreting contract terms and conditions is preferred.
Knowledge
- Basic understanding of various types of contracts, including contract procedures, standard terms and conditions, and associated documentation.
- Basic knowledge of negotiation methods and techniques, along with a working knowledge of county records, plat maps, and the ability to research surveys and engineering drawings.
- Basic understanding of appraisal methodologies and lease valuation principles.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills with effective follow-up capabilities.
- Proficiency in personal computer use, including word processing, spreadsheets and related software. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows, and Outlook. Basic knowledge of Access preferred.
Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, employing proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation in a professional manner with UTA senior management, staff, external organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to understand, interpret, and draft contractual agreements.
- Skilled in gathering, analyzing, and disseminating information; solving problems; and working independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work from numerous sources with conflicting schedules, priorities, and deadlines
- Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines, maintaining accurate records, and taking full accountability for assignments.
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An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:
- Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
- Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
- 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
- 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
- Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
- Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
- Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
- Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
- Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
- Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
- UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
- Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
- Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.
- Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet's health and needs).
For more information on UTA's Total Rewards benefits package, please visit:https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits
Pay Range:$63,800.00 or more depending on experience.
If interested, Open until filled.
* Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.
*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part40,655, and219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.
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