Property Agent Senior

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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
None.
Notes to Applicants
Real Estate Services is hiring Property Agent Seniors to perform critical functions in Specialized and Capital Improvement Project Acquisitions. Specifically, the positions will negotiate for real property acquisition on behalf of the City of Austin for capital improvement projects.
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.
This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation.
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.
Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department/Division that the position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.
Although there are posting dates listed, the Department 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.
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.
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.
Pay Range
$25.05 - $32.56
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
03/12/2022
Type of Posting
External
Department
Office of Real Estate Services
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on behalf of local, state, and/or the federal government in a real estate capacity
Experience with closing real estate transactions, interpretation of real estate related legal documents
Experience interpreting legal descriptions, surveys, and construction/site plans
Experience curing title issues to facilitate real estate transactions
Experience preparing/drafting real estate contracts
Experience negotiating real property acquisitions on behalf of condemning authorities
Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Negotiates the terms, conditions, and special requirements of deeds, easements, title company issues, contracts, law requirements and property inspections. Coordinates and manages leases or use of City-owned space; negotiates and prepares lease/use agreements. Consults with City Attorneys, Budget Office, and other departments. Presents before Boards and Commissions, community groups, and various external stakeholders. Evaluates and participates in the sales process of City-owned property. Reconciles annual leases, development agreements, and revenue leases. Analyzes Commitments for Title Insurance and documentation, including but not limited to, exceptions to title, easements, tax liens, judgments, boundary line agreements, mineral estate, royalty interests, restrictions, probate, deed of trust liens, and bankruptcy documents. Coordinates and corresponds with project managers, appraisers, inspectors, surveyors, land planners, property owners, attorneys, companies, developers, title companies, real estate agents, and others. Provides recommendations to project managers. Determines alignment, strategy, and scheduling of projects by participating in team meetings. Prepares closing instructions to Title Company and documents, including warranty deed, easement, and release of liens. Prepares appraisal district data on properties, tracts, and owners by researching, compiling, and analyzing data. Determine extent of property requirements by examining field notes, engineering plans, and property maps.
Responsibilities
- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of real estate practices and/or property title clearing and conveyance.
Knowledge of City, State, and Federal laws and regulations.
Knowledge of construction plans, zoning maps, appraisal district maps, and site plans.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to evaluate contract agreements.
Ability to read, write, and interpret real estate legal descriptions.
Ability to negotiate.
Ability to manage time effectively.
Ability to maintain files and keep accurate records.
Ability to research and interpret blanket type easements, judgments, boundary line agreements, and other documents.
Ability to read and interpret field notes, engineering plans, site plans, and maps.
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
Ability to resolve discrepancies.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public dealings.
Ability to establish good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
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.
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 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. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes
No
* If identified as a top candidate, do you agree to a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)? Yes
No
* Please describe the most significant real estate transaction you have been involved in and your role in that transaction.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your experience working with condemning authorities in a real estate capacity. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Real Estate includes, but is not limited to, sales, leasing, brokerage, appraisal, contracting, and all related activities. Real Estate Services 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
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes
No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
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Austin
Texas
United States
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