Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SALARY: $55,723.20 - $65,561.60

LOCATION: 33 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43215

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• COTA Bus Pass
• Wellness Initiatives
• On-Site Chair Massage
• On-Site Health Coach
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation

POSITION SUMMARY:

COTA's Real Estate Analyst will support the agency's LinkUS initiative by assisting with right-of-way acquisition activities across designated corridors. The Real Estate Analyst works collaboratively with internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders to facilitate property acquisition processes, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Perform other duties in alignment with the COTA Strategic Plan and in support of the organization's vision to Move Every Life Forward.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the coordination and documentation of right-of-way acquisition activities for LinkUS corridors.
• Supports the review and analysis of property appraisals, title reports, and conveyance documents.
• Maintains and updates real estate databases and software systems to track acquisition progress and property data.
• Conducts research on property ownership, zoning, and land use to support acquisition strategies.
• Collaborate with Legal, Engineering, and Planning teams to ensure timely and accurate property transactions.
• Prepares reports, maps, and presentations to communicate acquisition status and issues.
• Participates in stakeholder meetings and assists with public outreach related to property acquisition.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing right-of-way acquisition and public transit development.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Required a bachelor's degree in real estate, urban planning, public administration or related field and zero-to-two (0-2) years' experience in a relevant internship, property management, underwriting or municipal planning role.
• Right of Way Agent (RWA) or others from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) preferred.
• Certified Real Estate Analyst (CREA) Real Property Administrator (RPA) preferred.
• Ohio Real Estate Salesperson License preferred.
• Certification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) preferred.

COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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