Assistant Real Estate Agent

City of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Maternity/paternity leave

holidays and leave

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking an Assistant Real Estate Agent to lead and coordinate municipal real estate activities across the division. You will supervise staff, manage property transactions, and ensure timely support for capital projects.

This role requires extensive experience in acquisition, appraisal, and right-of-way management, with strong leadership and cross-department collaboration. The position offers comprehensive benefits and room to influence public infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in acquisition and appraisal of real property or rights of way.
• Current and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational oversight of the Real Estate Division's assignments and workflows.
• Supervise and mentor Senior Right of Way Agents and administrative staff.
• Coordinate real estate activities supporting City and state projects, including acquisitions and easements.
• Serve as a second-level reviewer for complex real estate matters (negotiations, title reports, deeds).
• Monitor real estate activities linked to Capital Improvement Program projects and maintain schedules.
• Manage services from appraisers, title companies, surveyors and other professionals.
• Collaborate with the City Attorney's Office on property transactions and eminent domain matters.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on research, market analysis, and title review.
• Develop procedures, controls, and workflows for Real Estate Division operations.
• Oversee property records, GIS assets, and asset inventories for reporting and planning.
• Represent the Real Estate Division in meetings and act on behalf of the Real Estate Agent when needed.

Skills

Easements

Leasing

Real Estate Transactions

Right of Way

Education

8+ years real property acquisition & appraisal

Job description

Job Posting End Date:Department:PUBLIC WORKSCompensation Grade:A18Compensation Range & Starting Salary:Pay Range: $87,193.60 - $135,137.60Starting salary – Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):YesScheduled Weekly Hours:40About Us:Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:The City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department is seeking an experienced real estate professional to serve as an Assistant Real Estate Agent. This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role supporting the City's real estate operations and the delivery of important public projects throughout Virginia Beach.The Assistant Real Estate Agent works closely with the Real Estate Agent to coordinate municipal real estate activities and provide day-to-day operational and technical leadership for the division. The position is ideal for a real estate professional who brings strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to lead staff while managing multiple complex property matters and project priorities.Specific DutiesIn this role, the Assistant Real Estate Agent will:Provide day-to-day operational oversight of the Real Estate Division's assignments, workloads, workflows, and project schedules.Supervise and develop Senior Right of Way Agents and administrative support staff, including assigning and reviewing work, establishing priorities, evaluating performance, and providing technical guidance and training.Coordinate real estate activities supporting City and state projects, including property acquisitions and dispositions, rights of way, easements, leases, encroachments, and other municipal property transactions.Serve as a second-level technical reviewer for complex real estate matters, including negotiations, appraisals, title reports, deeds, easements, legal descriptions, and closing documentation.Monitor real estate activities associated with Capital Improvement Program projects and work with project managers, engineers, City departments, and other stakeholders to address property needs and maintain project schedules.Manage and coordinate services provided by appraisers, title companies, surveyors, environmental consultants, and other real estate-related professional service providers.Work closely with the City Attorney's Office on property transactions, legal documentation, condemnation and eminent domain matters, and other complex real estate issues.Provide guidance and mentorship to staff in areas such as property research, market analysis, appraisal and title review, negotiations, and municipal real estate practices.Develop and maintain procedures, internal controls, training resources, and workflow processes that support consistent and efficient Real Estate Division operations.Oversee real property records, tracking systems, GIS information, asset inventories, and related documentation, and analyze property information to support reporting and long-range asset planning.Represent the Real Estate Division in interdepartmental and technical meetings and act within delegated authority on behalf of the Real Estate Agent when needed.The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.This job posting is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Once candidates have been selected for all available positions, the posting will close.Additional Job DescriptionAdditional requirements:• DMV Transcript: Yes• CDL: No• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No• CPS Check: No• Physical: No• Respirator: No• Psychological Screening: No• Polygraph: No• At Will: NoMinimum Requirements:Minimum Qualifications: Requires any combination of education above the high school level and/or experience equivalent to eight (8) years in the acquisition and appraisal of real property, right of way, or related municipal real estate functions, including progressively responsible supervisory or management experience. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short term department needs and/or Citywide emergencies.This position may require appropriate personal protective equipment in designated areas of risk.Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee's supervisor based on position assigned.Skills:Easements, Leasing, Real Estate Transactions, Right of WayWorking Conditions:Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.Official Job Descriptions:To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=EVRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.