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
Position Overview:The Property Agent Senior will act as an agent to represent various City departments in real estate acquisitions to facilitate negotiations, perform due diligence and coordinate closings with third parties to achieve the objectives of client departments.
Who We Are:Our department provides a variety of financial services and programs. The Financial Services Department ( FSD ) serves residents, vendors, and City departments.
Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city.
Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City’s investment portfolio and debt management.
As an internal support function within the larger City organization, FSD is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments.
Click here to read more about us online! Why Join Us? Meaningful Work Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community.
Innovation and Collaboration Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress in a variety of financial programs.
Professional Growth and Development Achieve your professional goals. FSD offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, as well as a wide variety of learning opportunities.
Work-Life Balance Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences.
Hybrid Work Environment: The City of Austin Flexible Work Arrangement Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. Staff may be eligible to telework up to 50% within a two (2) week period. Work schedules are implemented to meet department requirements and are subject to change based on business needs.
Health and Wellness The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally well. For employees that are covered, this includes low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.
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Application Details: - A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications.
- Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position.
- For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
- A resume is required. Please note: Your employment application will primarily be considered for interview qualification and compensation purposes. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completed application.
- Employment history dates on resume should match online employment application.
- Employment history dates must include month and year.
Additional Details: - The Financial Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.
- This position may require a skills assessment.
- If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
- This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
- If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may contact your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information.
- If you are identified as a top military candidate or a veteran, you must provide a copy of your DD-214.
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.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool.
Employees of FSD -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 in employment with the City of Austin.
Pay Range
$28.04 - $34.34
Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs.
Staff eligible to telework must be in the office for at least 50% of their schedule within a two-week period.
Job Close Date 09/28/2024 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, TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Experience with negotiating and closing real estate acquisitions.
- Experience interpreting real estate related documents such as appraisals, environmental/property condition assessments, and title commitments/policies.
- Experience interpreting legal descriptions, surveys, and construction/site plans.
- Experience preparing/drafting real estate contracts.
- 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 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.
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 QuestionsRequired 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?
* Please describe your experience with negotiating and closing real estate acquisitions.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience interpreting real estate related documents such as appraisals, environmental/property condition assessments, and title commitments/policies.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). 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 Investigation.
* Please describe your experience interpreting legal descriptions, surveys, and construction/site plans.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your experience preparing/drafting real estate contracts. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents Cover Letter Resume
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