REAL PROPERTY SERVICES MANAGER (Non-Classified*)

City of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside seeks a dynamic Real Property Services Manager (Non-Classified) to lead the Real Property Services Division within the Community & Economic Development Department. The role directs acquisition, disposition, valuation and lease negotiations to support city projects and public use.

With a team of eight, the incumbent will supervise staff, manage budgets, review title work, and coordinate with other departments to ensure timely completion of property-related initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, real estate or closely related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in appraisal, acquisition and management of public property.
• Positions may require California Commercial Driver’s License and are safety sensitive per posting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate acquisition, disposition, valuation, recordation, lease negotiation and property management activities.
• Manage staff, budgets and division operations to support capital improvement projects.
• Prepare and negotiate deeds, easements, leases, licenses and related documents for real property transactions.
• Coordinate with City departments, agencies and the public to ensure conformance with policies and complete projects on time.
• Present proposals to elected officials and boards; advise on real property matters.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, real estate

Job description

The City of Riverside, Community & Economic Development Department is seeking a dynamic, experienced, collaborative professional Real Property Services Manager (Non-Classified) to lead the Real Property Services Division. The division consists of a team of eight skilled staff who market, list, and negotiate the sale of city-owned properties; manage lease agreements, amendments, and extensions; and acquire necessary property interests to support local, federal and federally funded capital improvement projects. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Community & Economic Development Department is dedicated to delivering exceptional public service that enriches neighborhoods, supports arts, fosters innovation, strengthens safety in a built environment, and drives economic growth to enhance the overall quality of life in Riverside. The department is made up of seven divisions, each playing a vital role in serving the community.

Together, our core functions focus on protecting public safety and quality of life, generating critical revenue to support reinvestment, strengthen property values and community stability, and advancing sustainable economic growth.

Under general direction, the incumbent in this role will plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate the acquisition, disposition, valuation, recordation, lease negotiation, displace relocation and property management activities for real property interests of the city; and do related work as required.

*This position is designated as non-classified and is exempt from the classified service. The Incumbent shall be appointed "at-will" and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager.

For positions indicating a salary range from 1N – 2X, the top 15% of the pay range cannot be offered upon hire or upon an employee promotion.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the work of real property agents and clerical staff assigned to the division; selects, trains, and evaluates the performance of staff.
• Administers the division budget and monitors expenditures.
• Manages team performing public agency real estate transactions.
• Examines and interprets information contained in legal descriptions, engineering plans, property maps, and preliminary title reports for the purpose of buying, selling, or leasing real property or property rights for public use.
• Manages Public Works condemnation suits, grants, quitclaims of fee, easement grants and other actions.
• Reviews appraisals to ensure that they include accurate assumptions and are based on appropriate principles.
• Researches property title, minimum value, rental studies, court cases, property rights, and other public and quasi-public records related to real estate transactions.
• Prepares, interprets, and negotiates deeds, easements, concession agreements, leases, licenses, franchise agreements, temporary entry permits, and purchase and sale contracts to be used in the acquisition and disposition of real property or property rights.
• Analyzes financial impact and cost-effectiveness of facilities leased/rented by the City and City properties leased/rented by others; evaluates need for disposal of any excess properties.
• Meets and confers with the public, elected officials, and appointed boards and commissions to present the City's proposals and answer questions related to real estate transactions.
• Advises and recommends actions on real property matters.
• Coordinates work on real property matters with other City departments, government agencies, and the general public to ensure conformance with policies and regulations and to make sure projects are completed on time.
• Confers with City Attorney’s office as needed.
• Maintains records and prepares letters, reports, and general correspondence.
• Manages a team of Real Property Agents and other support staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in business administration, economics, real estate, or a closely related.

Experience

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional administrative experience in the appraisal, acquisition, and management of public property.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE

The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members – NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e‑mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

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