Job Details

Under general direction, to manage, plan, organize and direct a large program for the appraisal, acquisition, management, lease and disposition of real property and rights-of-way.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops and coordinates the activities of the real property acquisition, management and rights-of-way program;
• Selects, trains, directs, counsels, disciplines and reviews the work of assigned staff engaged in real property management;
• Makes or reviews presentations related to County land use;
• May conduct the more difficult and complex appraisals, property and/or lease negotiations and real property acquisitions;
• Hires, directs and reviews the work of consultants;
• Reviews environmental impact reports, recommendations and other studies for adherence to laws and regulations;
• Confers and cooperates with officials of other jurisdictions on matters of property acquisition and land use to coordinate project activities of mutual interests;
• Coordinates and builds relations with local governments, regional agencies, and municipalities related to real property uses and acquisitions;
• Acts as an advisor to County agencies in site selection and lease activities;
• Provides legal counsel with appraisal acquisition and other information concerning property settlements and leases;
• Plans and manages County space needs and uses;
• May serve as an expert witness in condemnation suits;
• Directs the clearance of property from rights-of-way;
• Provides explanation and justification of recommendations and actions before various governing bodies and interest groups;
• Formulates and interprets property acquisition and management policies and procedures;
• Manages the development and maintenance of the recordkeeping system;
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of budgets and reports;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Considerable education, training and experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities below:

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college AND Six (6) years of experience, one (1) of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, in administering primary operations in a real property program including real property appraisals and acquisitions; contractual negotiations and oversight for real property purchases, improvements, land use, and property rights; and the preparation or review of environmental documents.
AND Possession of a California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Authorization.

Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of real property appraisals and negotiations for the acquisition, sale or lease of property;
• Principles of negotiating and reaching agreement;
• Laws and procedures governing the acquisition, condemnation or sale of public property and rights-of-way, real property management, environmental impact reports and property uses and leases;
• Economic trends and their effects on the market value of property;
• Principles of business administration as they relate to organization, personnel management, training and budgeting;
• Computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, mapping software and databases.

Ability to:

• Manage and administer the activities of a large program of property and right-of-way acquisition and management;
• Interpret, analyze, evaluate and present data related to contractual agreements, laws and regulations of the Real Estate Program;
• Hire, assign, train, supervise and evaluate subordinate staff;
• Interpret and apply ordinances and laws related to real property acquisitions, management, leases, concessionaires;
• Perform difficult and complex appraisals and negotiations;
• Express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;
• Prepare budgets;
• Direct recordkeeping activities;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.