Real Estate Officer Level I/II

Full Job Description

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
2/25/2026, 3/25/2026 (final)

Level 1 - $6,422.34 - $7,809.08/month
Level 2 - $7,708.17 - $9,369.90/month

Under general supervision, positions in this class are responsible for the appraisal, negotiation, acquisition, sale, leasing, asset management, and property management of real estate for the County.

Requirements

Knowledge of

Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and guidelines that pertain to the acquisition, leasing and sale of real property; contracts; land titles; eminent domain; and a basic understanding of CCR, Title 24 which addresses the access of public buildings for people with disabilities Real estate appraisal practices and techniques, including market data sources and collection techniques Principals and practices of real property management: utilizing surplus property, negotiating leases and rents, and developing concessions Principals and practices of real estate including real property appraisal, acquisition, property management, and relocation assistance Leasing terminology and conditionsLegal instruments involved in real estate transactions: deeds, escrow papers, and title reports Negotiation strategies and procedures Operation of the real estate market Escrow and title procedures and practicesAbility to Read, understand, and interpret title reports, financial statements, deeds, contracts, leases, right-of-way plans, architectural drawings, construction plans, and other legal/technical documents Negotiate terms and conditions for sale, purchase, or lease of County propertyManage leased or owned property Make accurate appraisals of all types of interests in real property Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including the preparation of complex technical reports Organize and prioritize work Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including members of the Board of Supervisors, department and agency management, customer department staff, property owners, vendors, co-workers, and supervisors Perform recordkeeping and maintain accurate financial records Operate modern office equipment and technology, including relevant software programs Collect and analyze data; apply logic and draw valid conclusions to solve real property and relocation problems Perform basic financial calculations Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: 1.

A Bachelor’s Degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in real estate, business administration, public administration, economics, planning, law, or other closely related fields.

Note: The law degree is not a Criminal Justice, Police Science, or related degree.Or: 2.

Completion of 60 semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university ANDEither: Two years of experience in the class of Real Estate Specialist in Sacramento County service;Or: One year of full-time experience in governmental, public utility, or commercial real estate, performing duties which have included: preparing appraisal reports, negotiating for purchase or donation of rights-of-way or property ownership, securing title, property management, and/or negotiating and processing lease agreements.Note: Additional experience performing duties as described above, may substitute for the above educational requirement on a year for year basis up to two years.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 click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.General Qualifications:Driver’s License: A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class.

Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver’s 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.

Occasionally Lift/pull/push 25 pounds. Climb stairs and ladders to access upper floors and building rooftops.

Other Requirements:Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including all seasonal temperatures ranges typically experienced in Sacramento County.

Occasional exposure to wild mammals, snakes, insects at rural properties or parkland nature habitat areas including heavily vegetated areas.

Deal with difficult and occasionally hostile people and customers. Probationary Period: Six (6) months Additional Information APPLICATIONQualified 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.

Click here to apply.County of SacramentoDepartment of Personnel ServicesEmployment Services Division700 H Street, Room 4667Sacramento, CA 95814Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay ServiceEmail EmployOffice@Saccounty.netInter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667www.SacCountyJobs.net 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 applicant's 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 applicant's 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 candidate's 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 candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's 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 candidate's education, training and experience.

The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination.

Therefore, the candidate's 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 governmentjobs.com 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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