Land Acquisition Specialist I (15193, Grade 26) at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, MD
The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, MD · Largo, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Largo
About the Department
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, is seeking a Land Acquisition Specialist I to join the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation. M-NCPPC serves over 2 million residents in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties and manages more than 70,000 acres of parkland and facilities. In Prince George’s County, the Department oversees 421 parks across nearly 37,000 acres and serves a diverse population nearing one million residents. This position is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and mission driven environment supporting land acquisition, real estate transactions, and public-private partnership efforts that contribute to park and recreation facility development throughout the County. The Land Acquisition Specialist I will assist in implementing and coordinating land acquisition and real estate partnership projects. The incumbent applies practical knowledge of land development, land acquisition processes, project coordination, and administrative tasks to help ensure project goals and deadlines are met. The individual will manage aspects of acquisition and partnership activities, coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders, and provide technical support across a variety of real estate-related functions.
Position Duties
Project Coordination: Manage and track key components of land acquisition and partnership
projects. Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure milestones are
met.Contract and Budget Support: Assist in preparing and tracking budgets for land acquisition related
activities. Help process invoices and monitor project costs.Document Management: Maintain accurate project documentation including contracts,
acquisition records, and compliance files.Market and Site Research: Conduct research on property data, zoning, permitting, and other
site-specific information. Compile findings for use in acquisition and development decisions.Real Estate Documentation: Prepare or assist in the preparation of real estate documents
such as easements, funding requests, title research, and agreements.Reporting: Compile data and assist in the preparation of monthly reports detailing acquisition
activity, project status, and financial performance.Public-Private Partnerships Support: Assist with coordination of public-private partnership
efforts including due diligence, partner communications, and development-related research.RFP Support: Support the production and publication of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including coordination of advertising and budget tracking.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines
effectively.Financial Acumen: General understanding of real estate financial documents including
basic pro formas, draw schedules, and budget tracking.Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to
communicate effectively with colleagues, partners, and the public.Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Experience with document management systems is a plus.- Detail-Oriented: High level of accuracy in data entry, record-keeping, and document
preparation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Park Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Real Estate or any related field.
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in real estate management, land appraisal and negotiation of land and property acquisitions.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
- Valid driver’s license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Project Management, Public Administration, Real Estate, or a related field.
- Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in land acquisition, real estate, or related functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience totaling eight (8) years may be substituted.
Other Qualifications
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
