The City of Anaheim Public Works Department is seeking a talented and motivated Real Property Specialist I or II to perform a wide variety of office and field duties in the acquisition for purchase and sale of real property, appraisal-review, abandonments and encroachments on City rights-of-way, and to determine the extent of property dedication requirements for street rights-of-way and easements.

Real Property Specialist I:
Possess one (1) year of real property experience including title search, real property appraisal, negotiation, acquisition and relocation.

Real Property Specialist II:
Possess three (3) years real property appraisal, negotiation, acquisition, and relocation experience, including knowledge of related federal state, local laws, regulations, and policies and procedures.

Qualified candidates must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively with customers, such as property owners, developers, engineers, land surveyors, title officers, attorneys, and contractors.

Ideal candidates will possess public agency and/or utilities agency real estate experience. Land Surveyor-In-Training and/or Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) designation highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Secures, examines, and interprets property records and title reports to determine the extent and types of encumbrances and the status of interests in properties.

Negotiates with parties of interest to remove liens, judgments, or other encumbrances in the acquisition, management and disposition of land rights.

Processes Abandonments and Encroachments on city property with legal action to protect ownership and economic use; settles land/improvement construction damage claims.

Prepares necessary documents to effect title changes.

Makes appraisals of properties and reviews independent appraisals to determine market value assessing maximum economic benefit in securing properties for City use.

Reviews engineering plans and property maps to determine extent of property requirements for street rights-of-way and easements.

Negotiates with property owners, in person or through correspondence, to establish terms and conditions of property conveyances.

Recommends settlement terms and courses of action to City departments and officials.

Investigates sites, buildings, and prevailing rates in the area of desired location; gathers sales, zoning, assessment valuation, improvements, tax and other pertinent information for use in developing appraisals.

Negotiates major lease documents, sales, contracts, and other agreements; prepares outline and lease terms for attorney's use.

Interfaces with legal counsel on litigation for condemnation, land disputes, resolution of legal problems; provides expert court testimony.

Coordinates the disposition of real property interests.

Maintains records and prepares a variety of reports, including City Council Staff Reports and presentations.

Negotiates with multiple-owners, individuals, large companies and utilities.

Arranges to reimburse property owners for buildings, wells, crops, and other losses.

Arranges for grantor's approval.

Utilizes computer software such as MS office, First American Data Tree, and Anaheim's GIS, Tidemark, Accela and Laserfiche to search, log, track and create real-property related documents.

Works effectively with other groups including those in Anaheim and outside agencies, developers, consultants, property owners, residents and citizens, and real property management companies to address their questions, concerns and develop resolution that meets the real property needs of the residents, businesses, the Public Works, Utilities and Community Services Departments.

Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Real Property Specialist I:
Experience:One (1) year of real property experience including title search, real property appraisal, negotiation, acquisition and relocation.

Knowledge of:Principle and practices of real property appraisal, title, and escrow activities; legal instruments used in real estate transactions; methods and terminology used to describe real property; English grammar and methods of analysis and report writing.

Ability to: Properly interpret legal descriptions of property and make appropriate decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; research land records sources; understand and interpret engineering plans, maps, surveys, and legal documents; negotiate with property owners and parties of interest in property and explain policies, plans, and interests affecting properties.

License/Certification Required:Possession of a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment.

Real Property Specialist II:
Experience:Three (3) years real property appraisal, negotiation, acquisition, and relocation experience, including knowledge of related federal state, local laws, regulations, and policies and procedures.

Knowledge of:Principles and practices of real property appraisal, title, and escrow activities; applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to eminent domain, easements, right-of-entry, real estate title, and other right-of-way technical, legal and financial activities; principles and practices of real property appraisal, negotiation, acquisition, relocation, economics, and law as it relates to property buying, selling, leasing, easements, and related matters.

Ability to:Properly interpret legal descriptions of property and make appropriate decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; research land records sources; understand and interpret engineering plans, maps, surveys, and legal documents; negotiate with property owners and parties of interest in property and explain policies, plans, and interests affecting properties.

License/Certification Required:Possession of a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment.

Land Surveyor-In-Training and/or Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) designation highly desirable.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION
Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.

The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment and oral interview.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume"is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

To apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/anaheim/jobs/2313157/real-property-specialist-i-ii



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