Salary: $89,460.80 – $99,652.80 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular – Full time
Job Number: 23557005
Department: Facilities Management
Division: Real Estate Services
Opening Date: 06/20/2023
Closing Date: 7/5/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The County of San Diego has current openings for SENIOR REAL PROPERTY AGENT
Per County rules, this position is eligible for appointment at Step 1, $89,460.80. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5.
Interviews will start the week of July 31st, 2023, and JOB OFFERs will be made the week of August 8th, 2023.
Future Salary Increases
July 2023 – 3.40% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + .65% Market Increase)
July 2024 – 3.40% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + .65% Market Increase)
Senior Real Property Agents perform specialized real property functions which include: various phases of appraisal, acquisition, relocation assistance, and property management; directing and training lower level staff; preparing appraisals of properties to be acquired for public purposes; directing negotiations for the sale and/or lease of County property; procuring and negotiating development agreements; assisting in preparing and administering budgets for revenue-generating activities; negotiating, implementing, and administering contracts for revenue-generating services and related work as required. Senior Real Property Agent is the lead/supervisory level in the Real Property Agent job class series.
This eligibility list for Senior Real Property Agent will be used to fill current vacancies in the County’s Department of General Services (DGS) and the Department of Public Works (DPW). This list may also be used to fill future vacancies County-wide.
The current vacancies in DGS will fill multiple positions in the Asset Management Division, Real Estate Services Section (RES). RES is responsible for the acquisition, leasing, management, valuation (appraisal), office surveying/mapping, and sale or redevelopment of County property. The Division also maintains records on County land ownership and provides mapping and deed information to a variety of County departments and agencies.
The Department of Public Works vacancy is in the Capital Improvement Engineering Design Program or CIP section. CIP performs engineering design services, evaluations, and cradle to grave CIP Projects management. The Capital Improvement Program consists of improvements to roads and bridges; facilities at the eight County-owned and operated airports and airstrips; flood control facilities in unincorporated developed areas; and wastewater facilities owned and operated by the County. These services keep our roads and related infrastructure up to date to promote safe, viable and livable communities and make it easier for residents to lead healthy lives.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the DGS vacancy will possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in business administration, real estate or urban planning. The ideal candidate will also have at least four years of full-time real estate property experience in acquisition, real estate development, appraisal/valuation and/or property management. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing and problem-solving skills and must have a keen attention to detail.
The ideal candidate for the DPW position will possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in business administration and management areas such as real property. The ideal candidate will also have at least four years of full-time real estate property experience in appraisal/valuation and/or acquisition. The ideal candidate’s experience will include right-of-way acquisition related activities such as negotiations and administration for government projects; and real property experience with a California governmental or public agency. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the Streets and Highway Code. The ideal candidate will also possess extensive experience in writing board letters. Possession of a valid certification as a Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) is highly desirable.
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Interview and Hiring Dates
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below:
- Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process begin in July 2023. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or certified foreign equivalency in real estate, business, economics, urban planning, or a closely related field; AND,
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in at least two of the following areas: real estate appraisal; acquisition; right-of-way; condemnation; property management; or commercial leasing, OR
- Two (2) years of experience as an Associate Real Property Agent with the County of San Diego.
Note: Additional experience in at least two (2) of the following areas: real estate appraisal, acquisition, right-of-way, condemnation, property management, or commercial leasing may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
If using education to meet the minimum qualifications, then please be sure to attach a copy of your degree, transcripts or certificate of foreign equivalency at time of application.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. (Current employees may be exempt from this process.)
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six(6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner. By checking the ‘Yes’ below, I indicate that I have read and understand the instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire. I understand that the written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position. Please do not indicate “See Resume” or “See Application” as these are not acceptable answers.Note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Do you understand this information?
- Yes
- No
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By checking the ‘Yes’ response below, I indicate that I have read and understand the minimum qualifications of this classification AND the employment history and/or education section of this application details my qualifications. In order to receive credit, your work experience will be verified in the employment history section, please include the duties of your employment.
- Yes, I understand and meet the minimum qualifications AND I have included this information (duties of my position) in the work history of my application.
- Yes, I understand and meet the minimum qualifications AND I have attached a copy of my college diploma, official transcript, unofficial transcript, letter of completion, foreign equivalency certificate if education was obtained outside the US.
- No, I do not understand and do not meet the minimum qualifications AND I have not included this information in the work history of my application.
- I do not meet any of the minimum qualifications.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONPlease indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Note: If using your education to qualify, a copy of your degree, transcript, or foreign equivalency report must be submitted with your application. You may attach at the ATTACHMENTS section of the application.
- I possess a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university or certified foreign studies equivalency in real estate, business administration, urban planning, economics, finance or closely related field; AND four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in at least two of the following areas: real estate appraisal, acquisition, right-of-way, condemnation, property management or commercial leasing.
- I possess a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university or certified equivalency in foreign studies in real estate, business administration, or urban planning, economics, finance or closely related field AND two (2) years of experience as an Associate Real Property Agent with the County of San Diego
- I have additional experience in at least two (2) of the following areas: real estate appraisal; acquisition; right-of-way, condemnation, property management, or commercial leasing may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- None of the above
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Please indicate if you possess any of the following certifications/licenses/training: Check all that apply Note: To receive credit for any certificates/licenses, you must attach copies of each to this application for them to be considered in the review process. Please attach these documents during Step 1 of the on line application submittal process.
- Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
- Senior Right-of-Way Agent (SR/WA)
- Asset Management Certified (AMC), International Right-of-Way Association
- Certified Property Manager (CPM)
- Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
- Licensed Appraiser (from California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers)
- 40 plus hours in training/workshops specific to asset management, leasing, appraisal, or commercial sales/acquisition
- I do not have any of the above
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Please indicate if you have experience in any of the following areas: Check the areas that accurately reflect your work experience.
- Commercial real estate appraisal and valuation
- Purchase/sale of commercial property
- Commercial property leasing
- Commercial property management of land and buildings
- Right -of-way acquisition negotiations
- Eminent domain or condemnation proceedings and experience administering relocation benefits to displaced parties
- Negotiation of commercial real estate contracts such as rental/lease agreements, purchases, or sales agreements
- I do not have experience in any of these areas
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Please describe your experience in each area selected in the question above and list the duties you performed. – Commercial real estate appraisal and valuation (provide method(s) of appraisal and type(s) of property)– Purchase/sale of commercial property – Commercial property leasing (include any negotiating or administering ground leases experience) – Commercial property management of land and buildings (provide the type and size of each property managed) – Right -of-way acquisition negotiations- Eminent domain or condemnation proceedings and experience administering relocation benefits to displaced parties-Negotiation of commercial real estate contracts such as rental/lease agreements, purchases, or sales agreementsNOTE: If you do not have experience, please indicate N/A.
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How did you hear about this job opportunity?
- San Diego County website
- Governmentjobs.com
- Mana de San Diego
- Alliance for African Assistance
- Family, Neighbors, Friends
- County Employee Resources Group
- APWA
- Voice and Viewpoint
- Linked In
- IRWA
- Indeed
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