Posted: 09/05/2025

The Deputy Real Estate Commissioner works with the Real Estate Commissioner in coordinating the  activities of the Commission’s staff and carrying out the general directives of the Real Estate Commission and the Appraisers Board. The Deputy Real Estate Commissioner shall undertake such  duties as may be assigned by the Real Estate Commissioner. Specifically, the Deputy Real Estate  Commissioner has the following duties and responsibilities: 

1. Works with the Commissioner in coordinating the activities of the Commission and the  Board. 

1. Works with staff in preparing agendas for the Commission and the Board 2. Oversees staff recommendations to the Commission and the Board on the disposition of  investigative cases 

3. Coordinates the Agency’s Task Forces 

4. Coordinates the activities of any advisory committees established by the Commission  and the Board to study specific issues or areas related to licensing 

2. Works with the Commissioner in carrying out the general directives of the Commission  and the Board. 

1. Works with staff in preparing and executing orders adopted by the Commission and the  Board 

2. Assists the Commissioner in testifying before the General Assembly on behalf of the  Commission and the Board 

3. Acts as a spokesperson for the Commission and the Board to industry and consumer  groups and/or other governmental agencies 

3. Works with the Commissioner in overseeing the development of Agency rules, policies and  procedures, and goals. 

1. Works with the Commissioner in directing the Agency’s rule-making process 2. Works with Commissioner in directing the development of policies and procedures  manuals covering all aspects of staff work in licensing, education, and investigations 3. Works with the Commissioner in directing the development of the Agency’s Strategic  Plan 

4. Ensures that the activities of the Agency correspond to all applicable laws, rules, and  policies. 

1. Reviews staff decisions on the applicability of the law and policies in processing  applications when the public or licensees contest the staff decision 

2. Ensures that state guidelines are adhered to in the purchase of goods and services 3. Coordinates the activities of the Agency related to ADA compliance and emergency  procedures

5. Prepares the Agency’s budgets and oversees the Agency’s expenditures and revenue  collections. 

1. Works with the Commissioner in preparing annual budgets  

2. Works with the Commissioner in recommending fee structures to the Commission and  the Board to cover direct and indirect operational costs 

3. Works with the Commissioner in approving all expenditures consistent with any state  regulations and the budget as finally approved by the General Assembly and the  Governor 

6. Assists with the development of the Agency’s written communications. 1. Prepares correspondence responding to inquiries from the public and licensees and to  communicate with various trade organizations and other government officials 2. Works with staff in drafting an annual report of Commission and Board activities 3. Assists the Commissioner in drafting position statements for the Commission and the  Board on a variety of issues 

7. Assists the Commissioner in staff selection and evaluation duties. 

1. Assists the Commissioner in hiring supervisory level personnel 

2. Assists the Commissioner in reviewing and approving supervisory personnel decisions  on employing and evaluating personnel for positions within their scope of authority 3. Assists the Commissioner in preparing performance reports on supervisory level  personnel 

Required Qualifications 

Considerable experience in a leadership or managerial role in a public, private, or non profit organization supplemented by a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year  college or university. In addition to exceptionally strong oral and written  communications skills, candidates must have demonstrated significant accountability for  making decisions impacting the operation of the organization.  

Desired Qualifications 

In addition to the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will also have one or  more of the following: significant, applied experience in real estate brokerage and/or  appraisal; a managerial and/or executive role in the governmental regulation of trades  and professions; teaching real estate and/or appraisal methods, academic curricula, or  continuing education subjects; and basic skill in the use of word processing and  spreadsheet software.

IMPORTANT:  

If you wish to be considered for this job, you must mail a State of Georgia  Application for Employment and a detailed resume to the address below. 

Please mail application and resume to: 

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER POSITION 

Georgia Real Estate Commission 

Suite 1000 - International Tower  

229 Peachtree Street, N.E. 

Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1605 

All applicants will be screened based on established criteria. Only candidates meeting the  stated minimum qualifications will be considered further.  

Starting salary $120,000 per year with benefit package currently offered to State of  Georgia employees including health insurance plan options, paid leave, and  401K/pension plan. 

Start date goal is October 2025. 

Any applicant who has questions about the selection process should contact  Commissioner Frank “Lynn” Dempsey at 404-656-6704 or ldempsey@grec.state.ga.us. 

The Georgia Real Estate Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not  discriminate in its service practices or employment practices. 

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