Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration, Planning, Real Estate, and Engineering or in a field related to the job, plus six (6) years experience in a field related to the job, two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
- Masters degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required: None.
Notes to Applicants
This position will be responsible for providing program oversight, planning, management, and operations of the
Public Involvement & Real Estate Services section, including easement and property acquisition, land surveying, permitting, and contract negotiation in support of the City of Austin’s real estate transactions.
This position will also be the primary contact on external and internal customer issues related to Austin Energy’s real estate needs. In addition, the position will provide the Public Utility Commission of Texas ( PUC ) with regulatory coordination regarding distribution and transmission services. This position will supervise two Real Estate Supervisors in the
Public Involvement & Real Estate Services Distribution and Transition teams.
The position will report to the
Real Estate Division Chief of the Financial Services Department. The top candidate must be able to manage competing priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment and have excellent communication skills.
Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click
HERE for more information.
Employment Application: - The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
- Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
- Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
If you are selected as a top candidate: - Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
- If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
This position requires a criminal background investigation.
Pay Range
$44.62 - $58.01
Hours
Monday through Friday.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May occasionally work evenings, weekends or holiday. Hours may change based on business needs.
Job Close Date 06/25/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd. 78723 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with local, state, or federal government in a real estate capacity.
- Experience working with utility providers.
- Experience supervising professionals in acquiring and managing property or easements.
- Experience presenting complex issues to Executive Management, City Council, Boards, and Commissions.
- 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.
Oversees the operations of Public Involvement & Real Estate Services business to include easement and property acquisition, land surveying, permitting, and contract negotiation. Determines goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities within the division. Coordinates division activities with other divisions/departments. Develops, revises, and implements standard operating practice, policy, and procedure governing the division. Provides oversight and coordination of neighborhood association meetings, and staff presentations to executive leadership, the city manager’s office, City Council, and other city departments. Provides Public Utility Commission of Texas ( PUC ), regulatory coordination regarding distribution and transmission services and service area boundaries. Prepares, presents, and monitors budget, and ensures division operates within appropriated budget. Conducts meetings with neighborhood associations regarding project notification for major projects. Projects may include electric transmission, distribution, and generation. Reviews and evaluates contracts and other legal documents. Negotiates contract terms, fees, etc Reviews and evaluates survey information, development permits required for completion of projects from city, county and state governments, real property and permit document research. Reviews and evaluates activities between staff and electric transmission and distribution design teams to produce cost effective designs with minimal easement or property acquisition costs.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
- Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including, selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal
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 fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of public policy development and analysis.
- Knowledge of easements, land development principles, property law, contracts, right of way issues.
- Knowledge of concepts of electric transmission and distribution design and facility placement.
- Knowledge of construction standards.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 quality management procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to prepare and analyze budgets, reports, and studies.
- Ability to understand concepts of distribution design and facility placement.
- Ability to read plans, field notes and topographic maps.
- Ability in establish and maintain 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
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
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.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration, Planning, Real Estate, and Engineering or in a field related to the job, plus six (6) years experience in a field related to the job, two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or managerial capacity. • Masters degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Do you meet this requirement?
* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check.
* Describe your experience working with local, state, or federal government in a real estate capacity.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working with utility providers.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with acquiring and managing property or easements.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience in supervising real estate professionals.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to more than one work location?
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