Property Agent or Property Agent Senior

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Minimum Qualifications
The position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon qualifications:
Property Agent:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus two (2) years of related experience in a related field to real estate activities such as buying, selling, mortgage lending, commercial banking/commercial real estate, property management, real estate paralegal experience, or title conveyance.
Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Property Agent Senior:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field to real estate activities such as buying, selling, mortgage lending, commercial banking/commercial real estate, property management, real estate paralegal experience, or title conveyance.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Notes to Applicants
Property Agent or Property Agent Senior - Office of Real Estate Services
Property Agent
: $22.95 - 29.26
Property Agent Senior
: $25.05 - 32.56
Position Overview
: This position performs key functions for the Leasing, Property Management, and Special Projects section of the Financial Services Department, Real Estate Services including but not limited to identifying, negotiating, and closing the acquisition or real estate for lease or purchase. Other duties may include maintaining leases after execution, inputting lease information into databases, and processing monthly lease and utility payments.
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Application Instructions and Top Candidate Requirements:
A detailed and complete Employment Application is required. Resume and Cover Letter are required and will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online Employment Application. Employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Employment history dates must include month and year. Please include contact information from previous employers. Candidates may be subject to a skills assessment. This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation.
Employment Information
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and wellness benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click
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Employees of Real Estate Services are prohibited from ownership of a business related to real estate and from conducting work related to real estate as this presents a conflict of interest for employment with the City of Austin. Real estate includes, but is not limited to, sales, brokerage, appraisal, contracting, and all related activities.
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Although there are posting dates listed, the Financial Services Department, Real Estate Services, may close the posting any time after seven days from the initial advertisement. Once a position is closed, no additional applications or application changes will be accepted.
Post Interview Verification
If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran's preference.
Travel
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program,
you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Pay Range
See Salary below
Hours
Core hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m. Schedule may change according to departmental needs. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work. Telework may be available.
Job Close Date
03/15/2022
Type of Posting
External
Department
Financial Services
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
505 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, Texas 78704
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with local, state, and/or federal government in a real estate capacity.
Experience with commercial leasing or property management.
Experience working simultaneously on multiple projects with shifting priorities and deadlines.
Experience in negotiating lease terms, rental rates, operating expenses, and lease agreements on behalf of governmental entities or commercial landlords.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position will be posted at multiple levels. For the Duties, Functions and Responsibilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below:
Property Agent
Property Agent Senior
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position will be posted at multiple levels.
For the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below:
Property Agent
Property Agent Senior
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please **** or TTY (512) 974-2445.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Minimum qualifications for this position consist of graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job, plus two (2) years of related experience in a related field to real estate activities such as buying, selling, mortgage lending, commercial banking/commercial real estate, property management, real estate paralegal experience, or title conveyance. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes
No
* For which posting do you meet the minimum qualifications? Property Agent
Property Agent Senior
Both
None
* Please provide a brief description of how you meet the minimum qualifications listed for this position - to include, meeting the educational requirements, years of related experience and substitutions.
(Open Ended Question)
* If identified as a top candidate, do you agree to a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)? Yes
No
* Real Estate includes, but is not limited to, sales, brokerage, appraisal, contracting, and all related activities. City of Austin employees are prohibited from engaging in outside work that presents a conflict of interest. Do you understand that if selected for this position you will be prohibited from engaging in any type of real estate or real estate related activity? Yes
No
* Are you a current City of Austin employee? Yes
No
* Briefly describe your experience with commercial leasing or property management. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience and how many years of experience you have.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes
No
Optional & Required Documents
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Austin
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United States
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City of Austin, TX
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). In 2016,
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