Senior Real Estate Analyst-Engineering

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking an experienced Real Estate professional to supervise and coordinate activities involving disposition, leases, and acquisitions of land and property rights for public projects.

The role requires four years of professional real estate experience and a relevant Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include negotiation, offer development, and cross-department coordination in a public works context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field.
• Four years of professional real estate experience; substitution allowed year-for-year for education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate real estate activities involving disposition, leases, and acquisitions.
• Develop and review offer packages and counteroffers; negotiate with owners and applicants.
• Prepare reports and maintain files for parcels and projects; coordinate with City departments.

Skills

Team supervision

Project management

Negotiation

Real estate coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database tracking system

Job description

Position Overview

Service Line/Section : Real Estate

Monday - Friday/8:00am - 5:00pm

Subject to change*

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Provides general supervision and coordination of real estate activities involving the disposition of City property interests, encroachments, leases, and acquisitions of land and/or property rights for public and private projects.

• Develops and reviews offer packages, street/easement abandonment applications, and counteroffers; negotiates with property owners, their representatives, developers, and/or applicants; prepares correspondence associated with requested acquisition or abandonment of property interests.
• Prepares routine and non-routine reports, maintains and updates database tracking system and files for assigned parcels and projects;
• Coordinates with City engineers and project managers, the Legal Department, and other departments as necessary to process disposition or acquisition transactions.
• Responds to complaints or inquiries from property owners, City officials, or outside agencies regarding pending real estate transactions involving the City of Houston’s property interests.
• Drafts and processes correspondence and Requests for Council Action (RCA) for real estate transactions and other documents.
• Handles title curative issues and works closely with title companies to ensure that projects are closed according to schedule.
• Evaluates, reviews, and monitors real estate files on all active projects, including field notes, appraisals, legal documents, and other pertinent information.
• May serve as team lead over lower level real estate staff; serves as project manager coordinating project activities and handles more complex real estate assignments.
• Must understand basic and complex real estate principles and terminology.
• Operates vehicle to and from various real estate sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, etc. A portion of these duties will involve the ability to be detailed, speak and write effectively; otherwise, regular office atmosphere with occasional periods of stooping, bending, and lifting up 20 pounds.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier I Level.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.

Experience Requirements

Four years of professional experience in real estate activities, design or a closely related experience are required.

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

License Requirements

None

PREFERENCES

• 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.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 24

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

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.