LA Metro
PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE OFFICER (ACQUISITION/RELOCATION)
LA Metro, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Performs highly complex real estate work in Appraisal, Acquisition/Relocation, or Asset Management.
For Appraisal:
Performs: highly complex real estate appraisals functions to determine the fair market value of properties required for active projects; prepares appraisal reviews and recommends values for acquisition or rental purposes; and coordinates procurement, contract management, and file management related to appraisal assignments.
For Acquisition/Relocation:
Performs highly complex real estate acquisition and relocation functions; acquires real property required for active projects either through negotiations or eminent domain; provides oversight and coordination for internal management of special projects, including environmental investigations; provides oversight and management of outside acquisition and relocation consultants, including procurement, contract management, and file management.
For Asset Management:
Coordinates real estate leasing and access agreements for real estate activities adjacent to, over, or under Metro right-of-way (ROW), with both private property owners and internal agency departments to ensure that transit services are not interrupted and safety is maintained; and establishes and follows best management practices.
Examples of Duties
Performs a broad range of complex, cross-sectional real estate and right-of-way functions
Plans and manages real estate projects
Reviews title reports, appraisals, and similar support documents and reports
Assists management in preparing real estate revenue goals and budget reports estimating real estate related costs
Inspects real estate both in person and using computer programs to document conditions
Evaluates Metro's real estate needs, identifies opportunities to enhance safety and revenues, and recommends policies and procedures to enhance department efficiency and accuracy of management of assets
Prepares written and oral reports, resolutions, correspondence, and legal documents
Represents the department in meetings with other departments/divisions, property owners and tenants, and business and community groups to make presentations or respond to inquiries
Provides oversight and management of outside consultants
Provides leadership, guidance, and advice to staff on complex real estate issues
Provides training to support staff on real estate related functions
Coordinates work activity of both professional and administrative staff when working on special projects
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out For Appraisal
Analyzes property requirements to understand the potential impacts to the property
Prepares appraisal scope of work, reviews real estate appraisals for thoroughness and professional completion, and prepares appraisals as appropriate
Communicates with management and outside counsel regarding issues that are significant in appraisals prepared for property owners For Acquisition/Relocation
Negotiates with property owners or their agents for purchase or voluntary transfer of property
Coordinates with escrow and title companies relative to ownership and conditions of title
Prepares and presents relocation related notices
Reviews and processes relocation claims and payments
Provides oversight on acquisition and relocation delivery milestones
Solicits consultant(s) for the preparation and review of environmental investigation reports For Asset Management
Coordinates use of Metro assets (land) with internal departments
Executes agreements that enable safe, short-term use of or access to Metro land
Manages assets sensibly to reduce Metro expenses for maintenance and upkeep
May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
Experience
Five years of relevant experience in real estate services, requiring at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment, such as eminent domain, property appraisal review, etc.; experience in municipal government real estate management preferred
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Senior Right of Way Agent (SRWA) Designation preferred
For an Appraiser's position, a California Real Estate Appraiser License is required
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are
not
intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
Experience providing Right of Way services in compliance with local, state, and federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act (URA)
Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously with multi-disciplinary internal and external teams
Experience managing milestone schedules, budgets and risks, and authoring reports for project progress
Experience reading and interpreting right of way plans, title reports and appraisals
Experience supervising third-party consultants and contractors
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of
(defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Theories, principles, processes, procedures, and practices of real estate services, including appraisal, property management, and documentation requirements
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing real estate practices, processes, and procedures
Basic real estate law and eminent domain law
Theories, principles, and practices of land use planning and regulations
Applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing public acquisition policies
Financial calculations relating to real estate
Various areas of Los Angeles County, including cities and neighborhoods
Computer applications, particularly as related to the analysis and maintenance of property information and records
Computer software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and financial calculator
Skill in
(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Conducting real estate research and appraisals
Understanding and analyzing complex planning concepts
Interacting professionally with all level of Metro employees and external parties
Preparing reports and correspondence
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Using real estate specific software
Reading and interpreting legal documents
Preparing contract documentation
Analyzing financial data and basic mathematics
Supervising, training, and motivating team members
Ability to
(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Perform analysis of real estate issues, identify problems, and recommend solutions
Think and act independently
Proofread and write scopes of work
Conduct planning studies and act as a project manager
Negotiate favorable real estate transactions, prepare appropriate contract documentation, and recommend appropriate strategies
Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions, and sensitivity in politically charged areas or projects
Represent Metro before the public
Work successfully and accurately under tight time restraints
Organize and manage many projects concurrently
Travel to offsite locations
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
Communicating through speech in the English language required
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment OfficeOne Gateway PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone:
(213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
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Description
Performs highly complex real estate work in Appraisal, Acquisition/Relocation, or Asset Management.
For Appraisal:
Performs: highly complex real estate appraisals functions to determine the fair market value of properties required for active projects; prepares appraisal reviews and recommends values for acquisition or rental purposes; and coordinates procurement, contract management, and file management related to appraisal assignments.
For Acquisition/Relocation:
Performs highly complex real estate acquisition and relocation functions; acquires real property required for active projects either through negotiations or eminent domain; provides oversight and coordination for internal management of special projects, including environmental investigations; provides oversight and management of outside acquisition and relocation consultants, including procurement, contract management, and file management.
For Asset Management:
Coordinates real estate leasing and access agreements for real estate activities adjacent to, over, or under Metro right-of-way (ROW), with both private property owners and internal agency departments to ensure that transit services are not interrupted and safety is maintained; and establishes and follows best management practices.
Examples of Duties
Performs a broad range of complex, cross-sectional real estate and right-of-way functions
Plans and manages real estate projects
Reviews title reports, appraisals, and similar support documents and reports
Assists management in preparing real estate revenue goals and budget reports estimating real estate related costs
Inspects real estate both in person and using computer programs to document conditions
Evaluates Metro's real estate needs, identifies opportunities to enhance safety and revenues, and recommends policies and procedures to enhance department efficiency and accuracy of management of assets
Prepares written and oral reports, resolutions, correspondence, and legal documents
Represents the department in meetings with other departments/divisions, property owners and tenants, and business and community groups to make presentations or respond to inquiries
Provides oversight and management of outside consultants
Provides leadership, guidance, and advice to staff on complex real estate issues
Provides training to support staff on real estate related functions
Coordinates work activity of both professional and administrative staff when working on special projects
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out For Appraisal
Analyzes property requirements to understand the potential impacts to the property
Prepares appraisal scope of work, reviews real estate appraisals for thoroughness and professional completion, and prepares appraisals as appropriate
Communicates with management and outside counsel regarding issues that are significant in appraisals prepared for property owners For Acquisition/Relocation
Negotiates with property owners or their agents for purchase or voluntary transfer of property
Coordinates with escrow and title companies relative to ownership and conditions of title
Prepares and presents relocation related notices
Reviews and processes relocation claims and payments
Provides oversight on acquisition and relocation delivery milestones
Solicits consultant(s) for the preparation and review of environmental investigation reports For Asset Management
Coordinates use of Metro assets (land) with internal departments
Executes agreements that enable safe, short-term use of or access to Metro land
Manages assets sensibly to reduce Metro expenses for maintenance and upkeep
May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
Experience
Five years of relevant experience in real estate services, requiring at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment, such as eminent domain, property appraisal review, etc.; experience in municipal government real estate management preferred
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Senior Right of Way Agent (SRWA) Designation preferred
For an Appraiser's position, a California Real Estate Appraiser License is required
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are
not
intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
Experience providing Right of Way services in compliance with local, state, and federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act (URA)
Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously with multi-disciplinary internal and external teams
Experience managing milestone schedules, budgets and risks, and authoring reports for project progress
Experience reading and interpreting right of way plans, title reports and appraisals
Experience supervising third-party consultants and contractors
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of
(defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Theories, principles, processes, procedures, and practices of real estate services, including appraisal, property management, and documentation requirements
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing real estate practices, processes, and procedures
Basic real estate law and eminent domain law
Theories, principles, and practices of land use planning and regulations
Applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing public acquisition policies
Financial calculations relating to real estate
Various areas of Los Angeles County, including cities and neighborhoods
Computer applications, particularly as related to the analysis and maintenance of property information and records
Computer software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and financial calculator
Skill in
(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Conducting real estate research and appraisals
Understanding and analyzing complex planning concepts
Interacting professionally with all level of Metro employees and external parties
Preparing reports and correspondence
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Using real estate specific software
Reading and interpreting legal documents
Preparing contract documentation
Analyzing financial data and basic mathematics
Supervising, training, and motivating team members
Ability to
(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Perform analysis of real estate issues, identify problems, and recommend solutions
Think and act independently
Proofread and write scopes of work
Conduct planning studies and act as a project manager
Negotiate favorable real estate transactions, prepare appropriate contract documentation, and recommend appropriate strategies
Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions, and sensitivity in politically charged areas or projects
Represent Metro before the public
Work successfully and accurately under tight time restraints
Organize and manage many projects concurrently
Travel to offsite locations
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
Communicating through speech in the English language required
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment OfficeOne Gateway PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone:
(213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
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