Real Property Agent, Senior
City of Seattle
Posted: December 30, 2025 (16 days ago)
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King County
DES - Executive Services
Location
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Salary
$56.09 - $71.10
per hour
Type
Temporary
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This job involves managing county-owned properties by overseeing operations, coordinating with tenants and contractors, handling maintenance, ensuring compliance, and supporting projects and budgets.
It's a temporary role lasting up to 12 months, ideal for experienced real estate professionals who enjoy building relationships and solving complex issues in a public service setting.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with strong communication skills and a background in property management.

King County’s Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking a real estate and property management professional. This position will liaison FMD custodial properties with DCHS managed operators and 3rd party property management contracts.
This recruitment will be used to fill one Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position. This assignment is currently anticipated to last up to 12 months with the possibility of extending.
Real Estate Services
The Real Estate Services (RES) section supports the Facilities Management Division, various King County agencies, and public by offering a diverse range of functions.
These functions include the acquisition of properties, requests for easements, lease negotiation, property management services, sale of surplus or tax title property, and overseeing a centralized inventory that tracks all County-owned real property interests.
Additionally, Real Estate Services processes applications for utility franchises and permits for use of county property.
If this opportunity aligns with your career objectives, we encourage you to apply.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICEAs the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world.
It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities.
With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
Click here to complete a microlearning about King County's commitment to Equity & Social Justice!Areas of responsibility will include management of the following functions within the framework of KC FMD's Leadership and Direction: 1. Portfolio oversight 2.
Tenant and operator relationship management, 3. Facility operations and maintenance coordination, 4. Capital project support, 5. Compliance, Safety, and Risk Management 6.
Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Collaboration 7. Financial and Contract Oversight
Knowledge/Skills (May vary by position. This position is focused on Property Management application of skills.)
The most competitive candidates will have:
Advanced skill in research, problem solving, resourcefulness, and analysis
Advanced skill in reading, writing and interpreting legal descriptions and contracts
Skill in oral and written communications
Skill in the use of personal computers and smart phones including word processing, spreadsheets and database management software including, but not limited to: Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, OneNote etc.), Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, IBM Maximo, CoStar )
Advanced skill in presentation and public relations
Advanced skill in interpersonal and negotiation
Advanced skill and organizational experience in task and project management
Advanced knowledge of budget development and analysis
Advanced or highly specialized knowledge of negotiation, escrow, real estate, property management and appraisal techniques, procedures and legislation
Advanced knowledge of local, state and federal environmental laws, regulations, guidance documents and mandates
Advanced skill in reading, interpreting and correcting maps, surveys, plans, specifications and engineering drawings
Advanced knowledge of construction, types and amenities
Advanced knowledge of local, state and federal policies, procedures, laws, regulations and ordinances
Additional desirable skills include:
Knowledge of highly complex permitting for large public sector projects or programs
Knowledge of eminent domain law
Knowledge of market data services and in-depth knowledge of local real estate markets
Washington State Driver’s License
Additional licenses, certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.
Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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