Real Property Agent III - Appraisal*

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 81,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Real Estate Services Department seeks a Real Property Agent III with advanced real property experience to perform and manage complex appraisals for county operations, including acquisitions, eminent domain, and asset management.

The role requires coordinating with departments, engineers, and external appraisers, while directing assignments and supervising staff. A strong license and public-sector experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional real estate appraisal experience including cost, income and sales comparison approaches.
• Valid Certified General Appraisal License issued by the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers.
• Experience acquiring right-of-way for public agencies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Confer with requesting Departments to prioritize and define valuation problem.
• Confer with project engineers to minimize property valuation costs.
• Recommend and implement policies and procedures pertaining to appraisals and non-appraisal valuations.
• Review and approve appraisals of real property prepared by staff and independent appraisers.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals and coordinate engagement of independent contractors.
• Delegate assignments and assume lead duties.

Skills

Real property appraisal

Cost/Income/Sales valuation

Lead role

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, economics, public or business administration, or related field

Certified General Appraisal License (CA)

Job description

The Real Estate Services Department is seeking highly skilled candidates with advanced real property experience who are committed to providing exceptional customer service and delivering projects efficiently and cost-effectively. The Real Property Agent III is a specialized, lead-level position responsible for performing and managing complex appraisals of all property types in support of County operations, including appraisals for real property acquisitions, eminent domain proceedings, surplus property disposition, and asset management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confer with requesting Departments to prioritize and define valuation problem
• Confer with project engineers to minimize property valuation costs
• Recommend and implement policies and procedures pertaining to appraisals, appraisal reviews, and the use of non-appraisal valuations
• Review and approve appraisals of real property prepared by staff and independent appraisers
• Prepare Requests for Proposals and coordinates engagement of independent contractors hired to provide professional services
• Delegate assignments and assume lead duties

*Official Title: Real Property Agent III. For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to Real Property Agent III job description.

THE REAL ESTATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The Real Estate Services Department (RESD) is a full service commercial real estate organization providing San Bernardino County and Board Governed entities with comprehensive expert real estate services. With a highly qualified staff, RESD has established a strong reputation among its internal clients for providing exceptional technical expertise, negotiation skills, administrative services and client responsiveness both internally, as well as in its dealings with the private sector commercial real estate industry.

Learn more about Real Estate Services Department and their exceptional services.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• This position offers full benefits and a salary range of $81,120.00 - $111,800.00 annually (Depends on Qualifications).
• To review job-specific benefits, refer to: SummaryOfBenefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.

Travel: Travel throughout the county is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing transportation.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Experience: Four (4) years of professional full-time equivalent real estate experience appraising commercial real estate that includes performing cost, income, and sales comparison valuation approaches. -AND- License: Valid Certified General Appraisal License issued by the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers.

The ideal candidate for the Real Property Agent III - Appraisal position will have proven experience acquiring right-of-way for public agencies. Possession of the Right of Way - Appraisal Certification (R/W-AC) and/or the Senior Right of Way (SR/WA) designation from the International Right of Way Association, and/or the MAI Designation from the Appraisal Institute is preferred. A Bachelor's degree in real estate, economics, public or business administration, or a closely related field is desired.

This role requires a knowledgeable professional with strong technical skills and recognized industry credentials to support public sector property appraisal and acquisition efforts effectively.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.