Equitable Development Real Property Specialist

THE OFFICE

The Office of Planning & Community Development (OPCD) ensures that City departments are aligned and coordinated in planning and advancing equitable development for Seattles future growth. OPCD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The fields of urban planning and community development have often failed to reflect the experiences and identities of people affected by development decisions and outcomes including Black Indigenous People of Color Immigrants Refugees People with Disabilities and LGBTQ people. We strongly encourage people with these identities or from other marginalized communities to apply.

THE JOB

TheEquitable Development Initiative(EDI) addresses displacement and the unequal distribution of opportunities to sustainthriving communities across Seattle. The EDI funds and advances community-led development for ownership projects that reduce displacement pressures and promote inclusive growth. EDI grantees create vibrant cultural anchors foster economic opportunity and help increase access to jobs services and amenities that help people and communities thrive.

The EDI team is recruiting for an Equitable Development Real Property Specialist. We are seeking applicants who combine equity-based values and an anti-displacement alignment with expertise in complex real property transactions due diligence evaluation and supporting and monitoring contracts for compliance.

Your primary focus will be on three areas:

Transactions performing due diligence and risk analysis of complex real property activities and for real estate transactions (e.g. Purchase and Sale agreements researching title evaluating appraisals reviewing environmental and zoning reports reviewing surveys pulling County records site investigations and mapping)

Contracting support project managers with real estate contracts and security document preparation and coordinate work with the City Attorneys Office in connection with contracts workflow and process improvements.

Monitoring and Compliance support contract monitoring and compliance including tracking and ensuring compliance for insurance annual reports and organizational good standing.

To be successful you are committed to:

• Preventing displacement of historically underserved and underinvested communities
• Contributing to strategies in support of those whose ability to stay and thrive in Seattle is most impacted
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships

To be effective in this role you have:

In addition to the skills and abilities listed above this job requires the following or a combination of experience training and education that provides an equivalent background to perform the job:

Five years of experience in planning research or analysis related to land use real estate transactions and development real estate or construction lending urban economics human services environmental issues conservation or other work directly related to City planning and development or capital project activities.

or

Four years of experience in planning research or analysis related to land use real estate transactions and development real estate or construction lending urban economics human services environmental issues conservation or other work directly related to City planning and development or capital project activitiesand an associatesdegreein planning urban design environmental studies public administration or a related field.

or

Requires three years of experience in planning research or analysis related to land use real estate transactions and development real estate or construction lending urban economics human services environmental issues conservation or other work directly related to City planning and development or capital project activitiesand a bachelors degree in planning urban design environmental studies public administration or related field.

This job is classified as a Planning & Development Specialist Senior and is represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with PROTEC17 Professionals Unit. The salary range is $54.28 - $63.26. Personnel Rules will determine the salary placement of current regular City employees. New employees start at Step 1 in this 5-step salary schedule.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and management.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: addition to completing the application at please attach:

• A PDF of your current resume
• A cover letter explaining how your experience skills and values align with this job

This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Why Work for the City of SeattleAt the City of Seattle public service is more than a job; its a chance to shape the future and make a meaningful difference in the lives of everyone who works lives or plays in our city. With 12000 employees across 40 departments and 1100 job titles we are united by a common purpose: to create a Seattle that is vibrant and welcoming for all. Whatever your role youll help power a forward-looking city that leads by example inclusive innovative equitable and community-focused while joining a diverse team committed to solving challenges and making a lasting impact together.Join us in building a Seattle that thrives!

This position is open to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.The Office of Planning & Community Development values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation medical condition or pregnancy.The Office of Planning and Community Development encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations:

Individuals with disabilities will be provided with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact with any questions or to request accommodations.