Assistant Real Estate Analyst (Engineering)

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston, Engineering / Design Development, is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to aid in property acquisition and disposition while providing professional administrative support to designated sections. The role is based at 611 Walker Street, 19th Floor, Houston, TX 77002.

You will investigate properties, coordinate with city departments, and prepare packages for management review. Strong data entry, accuracy, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree in Real Estate, Business Administration or a related field.
• One (1) year of professional experience in real estate or a closely related field is required.
• Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Investigate properties to be purchased, sold, abandoned, exchanged or transferred.
• Provides data entry for various recordkeeping systems.
• Verifies accuracy of information received on properties
• Assist with verifying and maintaining the accuracy of property records.
• Coordinates efforts with appropriate city departments.
• Prepares and submits packages for management and departmental review.
• Assist with monitoring KPIs and other performance matrixes.
• Assist with billing coordination with other departments.
• Maintains vendor records and assignment schedules.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in Real Estate or related field

Job description

SERVICE LINE/SECTION:

Engineering / Design Development

REPORTING LOCATION:

611 Walker Street, 19th Floor, Houston, TX 77002, USA

WORKDAYS & HOURS:

M – F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs various support functions for activities to aid in the acquisition and disposition of property and provide professional administrative assistance to designated sections.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate properties to be purchased, sold, abandoned, exchanged or transferred.
• Provides data entry for various recordkeeping systems.
• Verifies accuracy of information received on properties
• Assist with verifying and maintaining the accuracy of property records.
• Coordinates efforts with appropriate city departments.
• Prepares and submits packages for management and departmental review.
• Assist with monitoring KPIs and other performance matrixes.
• Assist with billing coordination with other departments.
• Maintains vendor records and assignment schedules.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires an Associate degree in Real Estate, Business Administration or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One (1) year of professional experience in real estate or a closely related field is required.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Requires proficiency in the operation of personal computers and the following software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat. Candidate must have solid oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships at diverse levels. Preference will be given to a candidate with prior public sector acquisition and/or real estate experience and knowledge of title curative procedures.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None

However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

NO

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 17

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.