Real Estate Specialist

Knowledge of

• Basic real estate laws principles and practices
• Leasing terminology and conditions
• Property and facility maintenance practices and terminology
• Escrow and title procedures and practices
• Title management practices
• Real estate recording instruments and bookkeeping
• Operation of the real estate market
• Common descriptions of real property including an understanding of maps and plans showing highway and other public works construction
• Office procedures techniques and related modern office equipment such as computers copiers faxes etc.
• Computer software applications used in the real estate field
• Math principles such as addition subtraction multiplication and division

• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing including the preparation of technical reports
• Read understand and communicate real estate policies procedures rules and regulations
• Organize and prioritize work
• Exercise good judgment and discretion
• Evaluate draw logical conclusions and apply in accordance with specified rules policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain effective and harmonious relationships with staff other agencies and the public
• Use and create complex databases and other computer software programs
• Operate various modern office equipment including a personal computer copier fax machine and phone
• Operate a motor vehicle to view properties
• Read write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1. Two years of experience in the class of Senior Office Assistant or Office Specialist in Sacramento County service;

Or: 2. An Associate of Arts/Science Degree or higher from an accredited college in Business Administration Real Estate Communications or other related field.

Or: 3. Two years of experience providing administrative support in governmental or commercial real estate with responsibilities that included one or more of the following: assisting in the preparation of appraisal reports performing real estate market research securing title processing lease agreements escrow processing researching title or managing facilities and real property.

Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please clickhere or speak to someone in our office before the final filing date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Drivers License: A valid California Drivers License Class C is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Drivers License may constitute cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements:

• Maneuver on rough uneven terrain at construction sites parkland or rural properties including brushy or wooded areas away from roads or paths.
• Climb stairs and ladders to access upper floors and building rooftops.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Clickhere to apply.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of See Resume or See Application or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment pertinent dates and concise descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire the candidates application and/or attachments will not be reviewed therefore a candidates responses to the questions should be accurate thorough detailed and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination

This examination will evaluate the relevance level recency progression and quality of candidates education training and experience. The candidates application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore the candidates responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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