Senior Real Property Agent (Limited Term)

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

Job Summary

Do you have a background in real estate? Do you have a passion for public service? The City of Bellevue’s Real Property Division is looking for a Senior Real Property Agent (Limited Term) to join our team. The Real Property Division participates in all City real estate transactions with the goal of helping the City complete projects efficiently and effectively, manage real property assets wisely, and make decisions that benefit the entire community.

Senior Property Agent provides professional services to all city departments relating to real estate including property negotiations, acquisitions, dispositions, appraisals, feasibility studies, relocation, title review, document preparation, closing, property research, property inventory, contract management, property management, and supervision of the Real Property Agents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Acquires property and or property rights to construct and maintain rights-of-way for transportation and utility corridors and other city facilities.

Handles complex real estate transactions that may be highly sensitive and/or have long-term political ramifications.

Prepares project funding estimates for CIP projects.

Performs feasibility studies, commercial rental and maintenance rate studies, and reviews appraisals.

Provides relocation assistance to owners, tenants displaced by the city’s projects.

Reviews design, right-of way and construction plans to determine accuracy of rights needed to construct and maintain city projects.

Works with project managers and engineers to resolve owners’ issues regarding property impacts from the city’s projects.

Advises owners of project purpose and scope, impacts to their property and their rights under federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures.

Obtains approval of all conveyance documents, consultant contracts, and property leases

Writes conveyance documents that accurately reflect the rights needed to construct the project and maintain the infrastructure.

Processes street vacations.

Research property issues as requested by the departments.

Updates and maintains the real property inventory and Database.Supervision Received and Exercised:

Works under the general supervision of the Property Division Manager or Senior Real Property Agent.

Supervises and/or provides direction to the Real Property Agents on project elements relating to property impacts, appraisals and valuations, plans, acquisition and condemnation strategy, regulatory process and title requirements.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

Considerable knowledge of Uniform Relocation Act, Eminent Domain, RCW 8.26 and WSDOT L.A.G. Manual Chapter 25 guidelines.

Considerable knowledge of appraisal, negotiation law and engineering principles, policies, procedures and techniques, as well a variety of market data comparison methods and techniques; legal descriptions of property and instruments of ownership; real estate and condemnation law, fundamentals of accounting, title work and property management; legal opinion, zoning and building code, map reading, land title reports and specialty appraisals; appraisal theory and technique as it applies to eminent domain; Federal, State and City real property acquisition and relocation assistance policies and procedures.

Ability to:

Read and interpret engineers highway plans, profile drawings surveys and maps;

Establish and maintain effective relationships with property owners, their representatives, coworkers and supervisors, other appraising staff, engineers, bankers and attorneys;

Make clear verbal explanations of technical appraising information; communicate and express ideas effectively, orally and in writing;

Work flexible schedules to accommodate property owners schedules

Maintain positive relationships with the property owners in what can be a stressful atmosphere which may have conflict and disagreement;

Prepare clear, concise reports of activities;

Ability to work in the field, on transportation and utilities corridors with only general supervision.

Organize, analyze, interpret and evaluate problems and provide practical, cost effective solutions; ability to juggle multiple priorities;

Communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, contractors and the general public, both orally and in writing.

Plan, organize and monitor the work and activities of self and others

Plan, organize and monitor activities according to changing priorities, established schedules and deadlines.

Provide leadership, counsel, motivation and constructive critique to staff, securing their respective commitments to the project’s goals.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business or public administration, real estate, architecture, planning or other related field.

Eight or more year of professional related experience in property acquisition and appraisal, right-of way acquisition and management of real property assets.

Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

WSDOT Certification for Acquisition and Relocation and Notary Public required - Can be obtained once in the position.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.Limited Term Employee (LTE): A fully benefited employee appointed to serve in a position scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours a week for a specific project with a specific ending date which is anticipated to last longer than three consecutive years (36 months).

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.

We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.

All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.

Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment

Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at or . If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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