Job Details

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a Chief Real Property Agent to lead the team in the Real Property Division of the General Services Department! We offer a generous benefits package which includes vacation, administrative leave, sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits!

Salary: $10,414 – 13,917/ Month

THE JOB: Under general direction, administer the countywide program for Real Property acquisition, management, relocation and disposition; act as advisor and consultant to County department heads and officials in matters related to real property; and perform other work as required.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be: 

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in business administration, real estate, or a closely related field AND six years of progressively responsible experience appraising and negotiating for the acquisition of real property and rights of way for public use.

OR

Three years performing the duties comparable to a Real Property Agent with Santa Cruz County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License.

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of real property appraisals; the laws and procedures governing acquisition or condemnation of property and rights of way for public use; and property values. Working knowledge of the laws and procedures pertaining to the lease and sale of public land; the principles and techniques of property management; the principles, practices and procedures of public administration, management and supervision; and the laws and procedures pertaining to relocation.

Ability to: plan, schedule and direct a program of property and right of way acquisition, appraisal and property management; interpret, explain, apply and enforce applicable laws, rules and regulations; conduct complex and high value negotiations; read highway construction maps, plans, legal description, and legal documents; maintain a sound property control and management program; prepare and present effective oral and written presentations; maintain cooperative public relations; perform complex appraisals; speak effectively to large groups; supervise subordinate staff; learn to input, access, and analyze data using a computer; and coordinate the work of consultants.

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

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