Real Property Agent III

THE POSITION

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

The City of Sacramento is seeking a Real Property Agent III to join the Facilities and Real Property division of the Public Works Department. The Real Property Agent III is a member of the Real Estate Services Section which oversees the acquisition of real property and property rights, sales and leasing of City owned property, and provides support to other departments for any real property related projects.

IDEAL CANDIDATAE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate will pay strong attention to detail, have a positive attitude, ability to be flexible and calm under pressure, and be comfortable working with a diverse group of staff members, elected and appointed officials, and community members. They will possess the ability to communicate effectively with peers and senior management, provide recommendations, present staff reports to City Council, and work independently under minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage and organize multiple tasks and projects at the same time. They will also have a broad knowledge of real estate transactions, including property appraisals/valuations, negotiations, Federal and State legal aspects specific to governmental real estate transactions.

Under general supervision, to perform a wide variety of office and field duties in the General Services Department involving real property appraisal, acquisition, relocation assistance, disposal/sale, and lease negotiations for public agency purposes.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level of the series. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the journey-level class of Real Property Agent II, or, when filled from the outside, require prior experience performing work similar to the classification of Real Property Agent II. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. Incumbents in this classification perform more complex and difficult duties involving appraisal, appraisal review, negotiation, title investigation, and relocation assistance relative to the acquisition, disposal/sale, leasing, and management of real property for public agency purposes. Adequate performance at this level requires independent decision-making and project management skills. In addition to technical and professional skills, a Real Property Agent III is expected to coordinate, oversee, and provide direction to the Real Property Agent I and II classifications as well as clerical and/or technical staff classifications, as needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by the Supervising Real Property Agent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Obtain, examine, and interpret property records and title reports to determine the extent and types of encumbrances and the status of interests in properties.
  
• Analyze and determine the effect of encumbrances.
  
• Negotiate with parties of interest to remove liens, judgments, or other encumbrances.
  
• Prepare necessary documents to effect title changes.
  
• Make appraisals of properties and review independent appraisals to determine market value and costs necessary in to acquire properties for City use or sale of properties.
  
• Examine engineering plans and property maps to determine extent of property requirements for street right-of-ways and easements.
  
• Negotiate with property owners, in person or through correspondence, to establish terms and conditions of property conveyances.
  
• Recommend settlement terms and courses of action to City departments and officials.
  
• Investigate sites, buildings, and prevailing rates in the area of desired location; gather sales, zoning, assessment valuation, improvements, tax and other pertinent information for use in developing appraisals.
  
• Secure execution of formal lease documents; prepare outline and lease terms for attorney's use.
  
• Coordinate the disposition of real property interests.
  
• Assist residential and commercial property owners and tenants in relocating under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970, as amended, and other appropriate relocation laws.
  
• Maintain records and prepare a variety of reports.
  
• Represent the City in the community and at professional meetings as required.
  
• Write staff reports for City Council action.
  
• Present staff reports to City Council.
  
• Provide exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
  
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in this classification.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of real property appraisal, acquisition, disposal/sale, leasing, property management, title, and escrow activities.
  
• Basic engineering terminology and techniques.
  
• Techniques, terminology, and practices related to the acquisition, negotiation, appraisal, disposal/sale, leasing, property management and relocation assistance of real property transactions.
  
• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to right-of-way activities.
  
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to eminent domain, easements, right-of-entry, real estate title, and other right-of-way technical, legal, and financial activities.
  
• Principles and practices of real property appraisal, negotiation, acquisition, relocation assistance, economics, and law, related to real property acquisition, disposal/sale, leasing, property management, easements, and related matters.
  
• Personnel policies and procedures.
  
• Project management, including use of computer aided tools.
  
• Principles of employee supervision.
  

Ability to:

• Properly interpret legal descriptions of property and make appropriate decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
  
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing.
  
• Research land records sources.
  
• Understand and interpret engineering plans, maps, surveys, and legal documents related to real property.
  
• Negotiate with property owners and parties of interest in property and to explain policies, plans, and interests affecting properties.
  
• Write and interpret various types of real estate documents and contracts.
  
• Manage and coordinate complex real estate projects.
  
• Train, oversee, and coordinate the work of other employees.
  

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience:

-Either-

Two years of experience in the classification of Real Property Agent II for the City of Sacramento.

-Or-

Five years of experience performing work in one or more of the following public agency and/or commercial real estate areas: real property appraisal, negotiation, acquisition, disposal/sale, leasing, property management, relocation assistance, title and escrow activities.

Education:

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a major in business administration, economics, real estate, or a closely related field.

Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License at the time of appointment.

For positions where ability to drive is not an essential function, the employee must be able to arrange reliable and timely transportation through private or public transportation for attendance at off-site meetings, events, and trainings.

Other License:

Possession of one or more of the following licenses, designations, or commissions is highly desirable:

• State of California Real Estate Salesperson License (Real Property Agent I, II, III)
  
• Member of the International Right of Way Association (Real Property Agent I, II, III)
  
• State of California Notary Public commission (Real Property Agent I, II, III)
  
• State of California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License (Real Property Agent II, III)
  
• State of California Real Estate Broker License (Real Property Agent III)
  
• Senior Member of the International Right of Way Association Designation (Real Property Agent III)

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) : All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified :
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline . Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Real Property Agent III examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 2/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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