Senior Real Property Agent (LTE)

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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.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

We are looking for a Senior Real Property Agent to provide 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.

Background in Appraisal MAI Brokerage highly desired.

• 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 or tenants displaced by the citys 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 citys 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.
• Completes property transactions by obtaining proper title for the citys rights.
• Processes street vacations.
• Researches property issues as requested by the departments.
• Updates and maintains the real property inventory.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under the general supervision of the Property and Administrative Manager.
• 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 and title requirements.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies

• Considerable knowledge of appraisal negotiation law and engineering principles policies procedures and techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of depreciated replacement cost capitalized income and 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 stressful atmosphere which may frequently hold conflict and hostility; prepare clear concise reports of activities; ability to work on transportation and utilities corridors with only general supervision.
• Ability to organize analyze interpret and evaluate problems and provide practical cost-effective solutions; ability to juggle multiple priorities; ability to communicate effectively with customers co-workers contractors and the general public both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan organize and monitor the work and activities of self and direct reports; ability to plan organize and monitor activities according to priorities established schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to provide leadership counsel motivation and constructive performance reviews to staff securing their respective commitments to the projects 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 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 will be required to obtain.

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.

FLEXIBLE/HYBRID WORKING

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period. Remote work for this position is subject to the departments operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.

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 checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll 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. Youll 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. Its 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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