REAL PROPERTY AGENT I

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REAL PROPERTY AGENT I

Salary

$5,252.38 - $6,742.34 Monthly

Location

City of Stockton, CA

Job Type

Full-Time (Probationary)

Job Number

0524-06785

Department

Economic Development

Opening Date

05/05/2024

Closing Date

6/5/2024 5:30 PM Pacific

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DEFINITION

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

FUTURE SALARY INCENTIVES:

• Effective 7/1/2024, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment

• Effective 7/1/2025, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment

  INCENTIVES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES:

• Sign on Bonus - $2,000

• 40 hours of sick leave for immediate use

  FUTURE INCENTIVES:

• Employees employed as of 7/1/2024 will receive $2,000 lump sum

• Employees employed as of 7/1/2025 will receive $2,000 lump sum

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

(Candidates must appear in person for the examination.)

The City of Stockton is currently accepting applications for the position of Real Property Agent I/II (I/II level will be determined based on experience). There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Economic Development Department. The department is seeking an individual with outstanding customer service skills to perform professional-level work related to the appraisal, acquisition, management, transfer and disposition of public agency real property. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills and be a flexible, detail-oriented person that can work effectively with members of the public. Coordination with other City departments on real property activities is required as well. The incumbent will work on a City of Stockton 9/80 schedule: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fridays, with every other Friday off.

Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a "for-cause" employment status and are represented by the Stockton City Employee's Association (SCEA) Professional and Technical Unit. (Classified/Represented)

This recruitment is being conducted as an Open/Promotional recruitment. Current full-time City of Stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list. The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list or a combination of both.

These lists may be used to fill future vacancies.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

Veteran's Preference:

This position is eligible to receive five (5) Veteran's Preference Points for entrance into the Civil Service. Veteran's Preference will not be granted on the promotional list. If you believe you may qualify for Veteran's Preference, a DD-214 Member 4 copy indicating at least 181 consecutive days of service must be received in the Human Resources office (see supplemental questionnaire for details in submitting DD-214 copy) prior to 5:00 P.M, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Under general supervision, performs professional level work related to the approval, acquisition, management, transfer, sale, and disposal of real property; provides relocation assistance to displaced tenants and owners of residential and business properties; performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a deep class in which incumbents may be assigned to any of the three levels, depending upon experience and proficiency gained. Persons assigned to this classification provide the background and fundamental principles and practices for municipal real estate prerequisites for professional-level work in the real estate field. Incumbents initially work under close supervision and are expected to become increasingly knowledgeable and carry out assignments with increasing independence. The Senior level performs the more advanced work and provides lead direction to the lower level Real Property Agents. This class is distinguished from Supervising Real Property Agent in that the latter has full first level supervisory responsibility for the Real Property section.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

Real Property Agent I/II :

• Negotiates for the purchase, sale, and lease of real property.

• Provides relocation assistance to displaced tenants and property owners and reviews and processes relocation claims for payment.

• Appraises real property and reviews real property appraisals provided under contract.

• Negotiates contract terms related to real property transactions with businesses and private parties; prepares acquisition documents, legal descriptions, deeds, and escrow instructions and analyzes conditions of title.

• Meets with property owners to present appraisal and formal purchase offer; obtains deeds and purchase contracts from property owners; initiates condemnation court orders if sale agreement cannot be secured.

• Coordinates real estate activities with the City Attorney to ensure compliance with legal guidelines.

• Prepares and maintains records of City lease agreements; provides and negotiates repairs and maintenance for leased properties.

• Administers the maintenance of assessment rolls; directs the processing of real property transfer taxes.

• Maintains and updates City inventory of surplus land parcels and maintains property management records of all real property owned by the City and the Redevelopment Agency.

• Performs studies regarding vacant or occupied properties for future purchase and conducts rent surveys.

• Processes the abandonment and dedication of public rights-of-way.

• Prepares newsletters and resolutions for presentation to the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Redevelopment Commission.

• Prepares periodic and special reports related to real estate activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Real Property Agent I : Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in real estate, business, or public administration or a closely related field. Additional professional-level real property experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

Real Property Agent II : In addition to the above, two years of professional real estate experience at a level equivalent to the City’s Real Property Agent I level.

NOTE: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to the duties as defined under Class Characteristics.

Knowledge of:

• Basic supervisory principles and practices;

• Principles and practices of real property acquisition, disposal, and management;

• Federal and state relocation and real property acquisition guidelines;

• Principles and practices of right-of-way and condemnation;

• Agencies regulating ownership and control of real property;

• Real estate law and land ownership transaction procedures and instruments;

• Methods of obtaining fair market value appraisals;

• Economic and environmental factors influencing real property values;

• Social service agency eligibility requirements for redevelopment program participants.

Skill in:

• Planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of assigned staff and training staff in work procedures;

• Preparing and reviewing complex legal descriptions of property, appraisals, agreements, contracts, and other property-related documents;

• Negotiating favorable real estate contract terms and conditions;

• Evaluating relocation needs of displaced tenants or property owners; researching available replacement housing and making effective placement of these parties;

• Collecting and analyzing comparable market, income, and building data for appraisals;

• Analyzing, interpreting, explaining, and applying complex technical policies, procedures, codes, statutes, descriptions, and documents;

• Making sound and independent decisions within established guidelines;

• Directing the maintenance of organized and accurate records;

• Preparing clear, concise, and complete reports, contracts, and written correspondence;

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

The Examination:

Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.

The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

NOTE:

• After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.

• Notification and correspondence will be sent via email ONLY. NO PAPER notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.

• NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.

This position is subject to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) annual filing requirements. Please see the FCCP website, www.fccp.ca.gov, for more information.