Eastern Municipal Water District is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a vacancy in our Engineering Services Department for the position of Real Property Agent. If you meet the qualifications outlined below, and you are interested in joining a dynamic business environment working with a stellar team of professionals, we encourage you to apply for this excellent employment opportunity!
CLOSING DATE & TIME: November 18, 2024 at 4:00PM Pacific Time
SALARY INFORMATION:
- Range 218: $48.53 - $60.43 Hourly; $8,411.87 - $10,474.53 Monthly
Under direction, implements real property processes and procedures within the Engineering Services Department; performs a variety of responsible professional and technical activities associated with the acquisition or disposition of real property interests; prepares and reviews for accuracy legal descriptions of real property for the District; and performs related duties, as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the fully qualified journey-level classification. Incumbents perform the full range of assigned duties, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
The ideal candidate possesses two (2) years of experience providing professional support to real estate program involving the acquisition and disposition of property rights in a public agency.
*In person testing and in person interviews are required for this position.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Real Property Manager. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
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EMWD’s mission is to deliver value to our diverse customers and the communities we serve by providing safe, reliable, economical and environmentally sustainable services.
EMWD is a leader in sustainability efforts that provide long-term benefits to the environment and establishes EMWD as an industry front-runner in adapting to climate change. We have invested in solar energy programs that provide significant environmental benefits, are modernizing our fleet vehicles to be further reliant on clean energy, and have a long-term strategic priority to further reduce our carbon footprint while reducing financial impacts to customers.
Required Skills
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of real property law, real estate and property leasing contracts, land acquisition and disposition for public purposes, real estate negotiations, property management, and appraisal.
- Principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation. Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Real estate practices and laws pertaining to the appraisal, negotiation, and disposition of land as well as the administration of land use, rental, and leasing agreements.
- Procedures and instruments of real estate law and land ownership transactions.
- Methods and techniques used in the preparation of legal descriptions of property, appraisals, agreements, contracts, and other property related documents.
- Property values, deed and tract restrictions, zoning ordinances, setbacks, tax and improvement assessments, easements, and encroachments.
- Record keeping principles and procedures.
- Terminology, methods, and practices of land surveying.
- District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
- Analyze technical data and legal requirements regarding real property issues, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations within established guidelines.
- Perform sound property appraisals.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and sketches and legal descriptions.
- Research and establish property ownership.
- Prepare clear, concise, comprehensive and legally sound documents and reports.
- Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
- Effectively represent the department and the District in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Required Experience
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:
Experience:
- Two (2) years of experience providing professional support to real estate program involving the acquisition and disposition of property rights in a public agency.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in paralegal studies, law, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
Licenses/Certifications:
- A valid certificate of registration as a Professional Land Surveyor issued by the State of California is desirable.