Real Estate Specialist Jobs

Agency Information: Kansas Real Estate Commission

To protect the public interest in the selling, purchasing and leasing of real estate and developing responsive policies and procedures which are customer service focused and not unduly burdensome to regulated real estate licensees.

About the Position: Please note: Commission staff cannot actively practice real estate during their employment.

• Work Schedule: 40 hrs per week
• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Application Deadline: Open Until Filled * Application review will begin June 16th*
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Compensation: $19.75 - 20.75 / hr*
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• First day of employment coverage under the State’s comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Description:

The role of the Real Estate Specialist is to investigate complaints of alleged violations of Real Estate Commission statutes and regulations by identifying, contacting and interviewing potential witnesses, gathering and organizing evidence, and preparing written reports from the information obtained in the investigation. The incumbent may testify as the Commission’s expert on disciplinary matters at administrative hearings.

Duties and responsibilities may include the following:

• Enter information into the complaint tracking database.
• Provide training on investigative methodology and other topics to other compliance staff, licensees and the public related to statutes and regulations.
• Respond to inquiries from consumers and licensees related to statutes and regulations.
• Present case summaries at the Commission’s Investigative Team meetings and respond to questions regarding the investigation from Investigative Team members.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Supervisor.
• Provide oral and written reports to identify trends in investigations.

Minimum Requirement:

• Three years in law enforcement, investigating, fact finding or enforcing state or federal laws and regulations. Undergraduate education in communications, psychology, social work, public or business administration, criminal justice or law may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. (Please note: Commission staff cannot actively practice real estate during their employment.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years active experience in the sale, lease, or transfer of real property.
• Real estate salesperson or broker license or LEO certification

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience providing testimony in administrative or civil cases preferred.
• Knowledge of modern practice and techniques used in investigations.
• Knowledge of the statutes and regulations applicable to the Real Estate Commission is preferred but not required.
• Understanding of documents used in real estate transactions.

Required Documentation for Application

• Letter of Interest / Cover Letter
• Resume

Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Pamela Hann
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 368-6496
Mailing Address: 900 SW Jackson, Suite 401-N, Topeka KS 66612

Job Application Process:

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• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume
• Letter of Interest / Cover Letter

How to Claim Veterans Preference:

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.