Senior Real Estate Specialist

Summary

This requisition expires on August 12, 2024, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for the coordination, negotiation, and acquisition of real property interests on behalf of the City in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines; serves as a subject matter expert and mentor to entry level staff, assists in the training and development of entry level staff. Senior Real Estate Specialist is a project lead for various types of real estate transactions and coordinates activities of third-party contracts.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:

• Negotiatesand makes recommendations to reach successful resolutions on project issues and land rights acquisition goal,seeks input as applicable from division management.

• Prepares written documentation such as staff reports, letters of agreement, real estate purchase contracts, deeds, easement forms, payment authorizations, and all documents necessary to facilitate the purchase of real property and / or land rights for public projects and initiatives.

• Engages and coordinates the efforts of surveyors, appraisers, land rights acquisition consultants, relocation assistance consultants, environmental review consultants, title insurance/escrow agents, attorneys, governmental agencies, engineers and draftsmen for public works projects and municipal undertakings.

• Performs technical review of real estate documents, project schematics, title commitments and owner's title policies, surveys and legal descriptions, appraisal reports and environmental reports.

• Supportsand guides entry level Real Estate Division staff, interns, and consultants.

• Recommends changes in policies, procedures, and standards related to the Real Estate Division operations to the Deputy Director.

• Assists with the maintenance of the Real Estate Division's databases for the capture, storage, manipulation, analysis, maintenance, and retrieval of real property records and assets.

• Craftspublic presentation materials and possess the analytical / speaking skills necessary to effectively make presentations to Citystaff, citizen groups andapplicable governing bodies.

• Assists and represents the Real Estate Division in community forums, and other public meetings as necessary.

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with the public, internal clients, staff, and stakeholders.

• Serves as the liaison between the Real Estate Division and other City departments within the public and private sectors.

• Responds to public inquiries, orally and in writing, regarding the City's acquisition process or the use of rights-of-way and easements.

• Facilitates acquisition of various land rights / real estate including fee tracts, easements, rights-of-way, licenses and permits.

• Assists in the disposal of City owned real estate and abandonment of excess rights-of-way and easements.

• Researches, analyzes, and compiles information on current and pending projects for internal and external uses.

• Assists with determining market values and calculates estimates for real estate / land rights acquisition for budgeting and project funding purposes by conducting research and market surveys in respect to comparable real estate sales activity.

• Performs in depth analyses regarding real property / land rights acquisitions and makes recommendations to various City department's Capital Improvement Programs, with respect to feasibility studies and route selections.

• Thoroughly evaluates alternative options and provides innovative resolutions to problems.

• Displays initiative and takes a pro-active approach to resolving problems in a timely manner.

• Maintains ethical conduct in respect to all persons and situations, including fairness, integrity, tolerance, and honesty; consistent in the application of City of Denton policies and procedures.

• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business or Public Administration, Management, or related field

AND

• Seven (7)years of progressively responsible experience innegotiating the purchase of real estateinterests on behalf of a governmental agency and real property acquisition related work (with preference for governmental/eminent domain acquisition experience)
• Possess the SR/WA certification from the International Right of Way Association

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to problem solve, provide good judgment, and discernment,

• Ability to work independently on multiple assignments.

• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to read, write and consistently perform at a level to provide for successful negotiations and closure of real estate transactions, all in conformance with applicable law and regulations.

• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Strong analytical and decision making, financial analysis and reporting skills.

• Proficient in utilization of MS Office software (Power Point, Excel, Word)

• Proficient in utilization of Adobe Acrobat

Preferences:

• Experience in right-of-way or land acquisition procedures for governmental agencies

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

• Texas Real Estate Sales License

• Experience in land title research

• Experience in land survey research

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary:lifting no more than 10 pounds

• Light: lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds

• Medium: lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds

• Heavy: lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds

• Very Heavy: lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for "how often":

Y = Yes

N = No

E = extensive (100-70%)

M = moderate (60-30%)

I = infrequent (20-10%)

A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:

• Standing: M
• Sitting: M
• Walking: M
• Lifting: I
• Carrying: I
• Pushing/Pulling: A
• Overhead Work: A
• Fine Dexterity: M
• Kneeling: A
• Crouching: A
• Crawling: N
• Bending: A
• Twisting: I
• Climbing: N
• Balancing: N
• Vision: E
• Hearing: E
• Talking: E
• Video Display: E
• Other:

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:

The essential functions of this position require the daily use of a telephone, a computer, general office machines, and occasionally the operation of a motor vehicle.

Environmental Factors:

The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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