Job Description
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Under direction of the City Attorney, coordinates all aspects of real estate acquisition and disposition for City projects and various other real estate transactions.
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. *Anticipated start date: October 7, 2024.* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Coordinates the acquisition of real property rights for construction, maintenance, expansion, and operation of public utilities and other capital improvement projects in connection with City projects and development-related projects, in compliance with law and City policies.
- Coordinates the disposition of real property rights in connection with City projects and development-related projects, in compliance with law and City policies.
- Coordinates the temporary use of City property by others to accommodate construction projects on adjacent property or rights-of-way, in compliance with law and City policies.
- Manages consultants and vendors (i.e., right-of-way negotiation/acquisition agents, surveyors, appraisers, title companies, etc.), including reviewing invoices, analyzing costs, and recommending payment.
- Negotiates with landowners and their representatives; responds to their concerns/requests.
- Reviews development applications including plats, replats, and site plans for required real estate items
- Serves as case manager responsible for all requests for licenses to encroach and abandonments.
- Provides technical assistance on real estate matters to other City departments, developers, and property owners.
- Performs title research and curative work; recommends solutions to resolve closing issues.
- Assists engineers and land planners with route and site selection, and project coordination/monitoring.
- Assists legal staff with real estate matters, including conducting title reviews, preparing transaction documents for attorney review, and assisting with preparation for condemnation hearings and trials.
- Prepares, presents, and makes recommendations to City Council and advisory boards and commissions concerning real estate matters.
- Serves as a resource to City staff, the Georgetown development community, and the general public concerning past and present City real estate matters.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, public or business administration, real estate, or related field.
Four (4) years of full-time work experience in planning, and real estate activities such as buying and/or selling real estate, mortgage lending, title conveyance, or paralegal work. OR any combination of experience, education, and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of: - Real estate practices, preferably including right-of-way negotiation/acquisition procedures and documentation.
- Property development and entitlement, preferably including plat and site plan preparation and/or review.
- State and local real estate law, municipal codes, ordinances, and policies, preferably including the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 and Texas Senate Bill 18.
- Title agency procedures.
Skill in: - Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Understanding and evaluating contracts and real estate conveyance documents.
- Advising management concerning best practices related to the acquisition or disposition of real estate.
- Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other employees and the public.
- Negotiating with landowners for the acquisition of real property.
- Public speaking/presentation.
- Managing and completing projects within required schedules.
- Working independently, without direct supervision.
- Exercising good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public dealings.
- Gracefully managing demanding or unsatisfied applicants and landowners.
- Performing calculations for real estate transactions and budget purposes.
- Using computers and a variety of PC software.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Valid Class "C" Texas driver's license
The position will include continuing education and certification requirements as part of annual goals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls, and wearing of face coverings.
Hiring Range: $68,586.44 - $85,924.80, annually.
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