REAL ESTATE ANALYST

Full Job Description

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Engineering & Construction/Real Estate Services
Reporting Location: 611 Walker, 19th floor
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides general coordination of real estate activities involving the acquisition of City property interests, of land and/or property rights for public and private projects.

• Provides general coordination of real estate activities involving the acquisition of land and/or property rights for public projects.

Participates in site visits, and develops and reviews offer packages, purchase agreements, and counteroffers; negotiates with landowners for parcel acquisitions; prepares condemnation packages when needed.

Prepares routine and non-routine reports, maintains and updates database tracking system and files for assigned parcels and projects.

• Coordinates with project engineer and other departments as necessary to necessary to determine and understand project needs.
• Drafts and processes correspondence and Requests for Council Action (RCA) for real estate transactions and other documents to acquire property.
• Evaluates, reviews, and monitors real estate files on all active projects, including field notes, appraisals, legal documents, and other pertinent information.
• Must understand basic and complex real estate principles and terminology.
• Operates vehicle to and from various real estate sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two years of professional experience in real estate activities, design or a closely related field are required.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

Qualifications

**Preference shall also be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Additional Information

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 20

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6015

If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-6015 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.