Senior Real Estate Specialist (Right of Way Acquisitions)

Full Job Description

Under general supervision, is responsible for supervising and performing advanced level technical work in the appraisal, acquisition, sale, and management of real estate, easements, license agreements, leases, and other real property rights for the City.

Working conditions are in an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. Work LocationCity Tower - 100 W Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Requirements

• Performs administrative functions related to supervising, such as counseling and performance evaluations.
• Maintains records on all projects and right-of-way agents.
• Reviews independent appraiser cost estimates and determines assignment of appraiser to projects.
• Monitors the appraisal process with the appraiser by providing landowner information, construction plans, and any other necessary documentation.
• Conducts field checks of all new street and/or drainage projects and determines number of parcels to be acquired, touring and performing observations at the locations.
• Assigns appraisal reports and provides all documentation needed for final appraisal.
• Coordinates with the City Attorney's Office on issues such as eminent domain proceedings, proposals, and preparation of all forms and legal documents.
• Develops written reports and presentations using office equipment.
• Plots metes and bounds descriptions for tracing property boundaries and reviews surveys for accuracy.
• Communicates to staff and other departments, Office of City Attorney, and appraisers directly and by various methods.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Six (6) years' experience in Right of Way work, real estate, appraisal, negotiation for acquisition, sale, transfer of title, title examination and/or curative.
• One (1) year of lead or supervisory responsibility.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in real estate, business or public administration, economics, or a closely related field.
• Right of Way Experience.
• Real Estate Knowledge.
• Bilingual (Spanish).
  
  

Applicant Information

Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job.

One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months.

One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification.

Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.

If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of real estate and appraisal principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of purchasing rights-of-way and easements.
• Knowledge of principles of drafting and layout.
• Knowledge of legal and real estate terminology and conditions of titles.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques for correct legal document preparation.
• Knowledge of content and format of presentations and reports.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret maps, survey notes, legal descriptions of property, and plot plans.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to prepare appraisals and review the work of contracted appraisers.
• Ability to perform moderately difficult mathematical computations.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.