Lease Contract Specialist 2

Do you want to help state agencies secure the space they need to operate more efficiently, effectively, and safely in order to deliver exceptional value for all people in Pennsylvania? In this Lease Contract Specialist 2 role, you will join the Department of General Service's Bureau of Real Estate leasing team in making this mission a reality. With a solid understanding of Lean principles, this position improves processes, provides transparent communication, and creates an exceptional customer experience while serving as a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars. Apply now to advance your career and make a difference by helping to provide our agency customers with efficient operational spaces!

In this Lease Contract Specialist 2, you will be responsible for developing, negotiating, and managing complex, multimillion dollar real estate lease agreements. Work supports responsible use of public funds, the smooth delivery of services, and alignment with Commonwealth agencies' strategic goals. Your duties will include:

• Contract Negotiation: Act as a asprimaryrepresentativeof the Commonwealthto negotiate terms of all legal documents pertaining to lease agreements
• Technical Review: Apply sound professional judgment and knowledge of financial considerations to evaluate complex lease terms
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal and external stakeholders including agency leaders, legal counsel, and real estate professionals to assess space requirements, evaluate leasehold improvements, and ensure lease terms meet operational, financial, and legal requirements
• Site Evaluation: Travel to locations statewide to evaluate potential sites and properties being considered for new leases and to inspect leased properties for compliance with the terms of lease agreements, code regulations, and legal requirements
• Portfolio Management: Maintain accurate lease records in the enterprise system and track actions from creation through renewal or relocation
• Continuous Improvement: Provide input based on your expertise and customer feedback 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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Candidate must be able to travel to the Harrisburg headquarters location and conduct site visits as required to perform essential job functions.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week. 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:

Special Requirement:

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Lean management knowledge

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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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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.