Real Estate Services Coordinator

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Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Under direction of the City Attorney, coordinates all aspects of real estate acquisition and disposition for City projects and various other real estate transactions.

Applicants must submit a cover letter & resume.

* Coordinates the acquisition of real property rights for construction, maintenance, expansion, and operation of public utilities and other capital improvements projects, in compliance with law and City policies.
* Coordinates the disposition of real property rights in connection with City projects and development-related projects, in compliance with law and City policies.
* Manages consultants and vendors (i.e., right-of-way negotiation/acquisition agents, surveyors, appraisers, title companies, etc.), including reviewing invoices, analyzing costs, and recommending payment.
* Negotiates with landowners and their representatives; responds to their concerns/requests.
* Performs title research and curative work; recommends solutions to resolve closing issues.
* Assists engineers and land planners with route and site selection, project coordination/monitoring.
* Assists legal staff with real estate matters, including conducting title review, preparing transaction documents for attorney review, and assisting with preparation for condemnation hearings and trials.
* Prepares, presents, and makes recommendations to City Council and advisory boards and commissions concerning real estate matters.
* Serves as a resource to City staff, the Georgetown development community, and the general public concerning past and present City real estate matters.
* Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, real estate or related field. Four (4) years' full-time work experience in real estate activities such as buying and/or selling real estate, mortgage lending, title conveyance, or paralegal work.

Knowledge of:

* Real estate practices, preferably including right-of-way negotiation/acquisition procedures and documentation.
* State and local real estate law, municipal codes, ordinances, and policies.
* Title agency procedures, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970, and Texas Senate Bill 18.

Skill in:

* Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Understanding and evaluating contracts and real estate conveyance documents.
* Advising management concerning best practices related to acquisition or disposition of real estate.
* Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other employees and the public.
* Negotiating with landowners for the acquisition of real property.
* Public speaking/presentation.
* Managing and completing projects within required schedules.
* Working independently, without direct supervision.
* Exercising good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all public dealings.
* Gracefully managing demanding or unsatisfied applicants and landowners.
* Performing calculations for real estate transactions and budget purposes.
* Using computer and a variety of PC software.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Position will include continuing education and certification requirements as part of annual goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls, and wearing of face coverings.

Hiring Range: $66,913.60 to $78,624.00 annually.

Regular-Full time

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!