Ventura County
Senior Real Property Agent
Ventura County, Los Angeles, California, United States,
WHAT WE OFFERThe County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes:A
General Salary Increase
of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.Merit Increases:
New employees are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase within the pay range upon completion of at least 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months) assuming work meets satisfactory standards. Subsequent merit increases within the pay range will be upon completion of each additional 2,080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase.Educational Incentive:
An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.Bilingual Incentive:
Based on agency need, proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II) or $1.32 per hour (Level III).Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule:
We support work/life balance by offering compressed work (e.g., 9/80 or 4/10 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for some positions subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.Vacation Accrual:
New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.Annual Leave Redemption:
After 14,560 hours of continuous County service an employee may elect to "cash-in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.Sick Leave:
Full-time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per bi-weekly pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.Deferred Compensation:
Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3.00% match on your 401(k) contributions.Health Plans:
Full-time employees are given a flexible credit allowance of up to $23,530 annually to offset the purchase of medical, dental and/or vision insurance for you and your dependents.Flexible Spending Accounts:
Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental and vision care and/or dependent care expenses.Pension Plan:
Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan, which has reciprocity with CalPERS.Holidays:
12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.Additional Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.
THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, Real Estate Services Divisionprovides professional real estate services to the Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Engineering Services, Roads & Transportation, Water & Sanitation, and Watershed Protection departments, as well as other county and local government agencies. Our principal mission is to acquire property rights for public projects.
THE POSITIONUnder general direction performs progressively complex and varied work in the practice of Real Estate as it relates to the appraisal, acquisition, management, leasing, relocation assistance and disposal of real property for public use. Identifies utilities in conflict with proposed public projects and coordinates their timely relocation, including determination of prior rights and preparation of relocation agreements. Depending upon assignment, may administer the County service area and franchise administration functions. May serve as a lead to lower level Real Property Agents.Senior Real Property Agent is the advanced journey/lead classification in the Real Property Agent series. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Negotiates terms of property acquisitions and lease agreements for public use.Prepares permits, licenses, deeds, agreements, leases, contracts, conveyances and other legal documents.Checks title to real property.Relates project proposals and goals to property owners or their representatives.Conducts the more sensitive, complex and difficult negotiations with officials and representatives of other governmental agencies.Prepares and/or reviews narrative appraisals for purposes of acquisitions.Develops data necessary for proceeding with eminent domain cases.Prepares Board letters and reports on current acquisitions and condemnations. May be required to present information before the Board of Supervisors.Maintains records on project assignments.Coordinates proposals and other legal aspects of transactions with County Counsel’s Office.May serve as a lead to lower-level Real Property Agents.Performs other related duties as required.
EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCEExtensive experience in appraisal, acquisition, management, leasing, relocation assistance service, and disposal of real property for a public entity. The required knowledge, skills and abilities can also be obtained by:Possession of a Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, economics, public administration or a related field;
ANDOne (1) year of experience performing duties equivalent to the Real Property Agent II;
ANDSuccessful completion and passage of four (4) discipline exams in areas such as Appraisal, Asset Management, Negotiation/Acquisition, Relocation Assistance, Environmental, Law, Engineering, Uniform Act offered by the International Right of Way Association OR successful completion of the Capstone Comprehensive Exam.Substitution: The Bachelor’s degree may be substituted with year-for-year related work experience in appraisal, acquisition, property management, property leasing, and relocation assistance service with a public agency, consulting firm, or private company.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license;Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.DESIREDMember of the Appraisal Institute or possession of any designation recognized by the Appraisal Institute;Senior Right of Way Professional
(SR/WA)
designation issued by the International Right of Way Association (IRWA).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIESThorough knowledge of: the principles and practices of real estate acquisitions, appraisal and property management for public entities; the laws, legal codes, governmental regulations applicable to real estate and eminent domain.Some knowledge of: the basic principles of civil engineering as they relate to the acquisition of right-of-way for public projects.Skill in: time management; complex problem solving; active listening; judgment and decision making; negotiating/reconciling differences; and effective written and verbal communication.Ability to: read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction drawings as they relate to the acquisition of right-of-way for public projects or utility relocation; develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others; resolve conflicts; interact effectively with the public; and make decisions and solve problems.
FINAL FILING DATE:
Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualification. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application; however, it/they may not be substituted in lieu of the application.#J-18808-Ljbffr
General Salary Increase
of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.Merit Increases:
New employees are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase within the pay range upon completion of at least 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months) assuming work meets satisfactory standards. Subsequent merit increases within the pay range will be upon completion of each additional 2,080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase.Educational Incentive:
An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.Bilingual Incentive:
Based on agency need, proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II) or $1.32 per hour (Level III).Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule:
We support work/life balance by offering compressed work (e.g., 9/80 or 4/10 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for some positions subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.Vacation Accrual:
New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.Annual Leave Redemption:
After 14,560 hours of continuous County service an employee may elect to "cash-in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.Sick Leave:
Full-time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per bi-weekly pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.Deferred Compensation:
Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3.00% match on your 401(k) contributions.Health Plans:
Full-time employees are given a flexible credit allowance of up to $23,530 annually to offset the purchase of medical, dental and/or vision insurance for you and your dependents.Flexible Spending Accounts:
Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental and vision care and/or dependent care expenses.Pension Plan:
Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan, which has reciprocity with CalPERS.Holidays:
12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.Additional Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.
THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, Real Estate Services Divisionprovides professional real estate services to the Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Engineering Services, Roads & Transportation, Water & Sanitation, and Watershed Protection departments, as well as other county and local government agencies. Our principal mission is to acquire property rights for public projects.
THE POSITIONUnder general direction performs progressively complex and varied work in the practice of Real Estate as it relates to the appraisal, acquisition, management, leasing, relocation assistance and disposal of real property for public use. Identifies utilities in conflict with proposed public projects and coordinates their timely relocation, including determination of prior rights and preparation of relocation agreements. Depending upon assignment, may administer the County service area and franchise administration functions. May serve as a lead to lower level Real Property Agents.Senior Real Property Agent is the advanced journey/lead classification in the Real Property Agent series. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Negotiates terms of property acquisitions and lease agreements for public use.Prepares permits, licenses, deeds, agreements, leases, contracts, conveyances and other legal documents.Checks title to real property.Relates project proposals and goals to property owners or their representatives.Conducts the more sensitive, complex and difficult negotiations with officials and representatives of other governmental agencies.Prepares and/or reviews narrative appraisals for purposes of acquisitions.Develops data necessary for proceeding with eminent domain cases.Prepares Board letters and reports on current acquisitions and condemnations. May be required to present information before the Board of Supervisors.Maintains records on project assignments.Coordinates proposals and other legal aspects of transactions with County Counsel’s Office.May serve as a lead to lower-level Real Property Agents.Performs other related duties as required.
EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCEExtensive experience in appraisal, acquisition, management, leasing, relocation assistance service, and disposal of real property for a public entity. The required knowledge, skills and abilities can also be obtained by:Possession of a Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, economics, public administration or a related field;
ANDOne (1) year of experience performing duties equivalent to the Real Property Agent II;
ANDSuccessful completion and passage of four (4) discipline exams in areas such as Appraisal, Asset Management, Negotiation/Acquisition, Relocation Assistance, Environmental, Law, Engineering, Uniform Act offered by the International Right of Way Association OR successful completion of the Capstone Comprehensive Exam.Substitution: The Bachelor’s degree may be substituted with year-for-year related work experience in appraisal, acquisition, property management, property leasing, and relocation assistance service with a public agency, consulting firm, or private company.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license;Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.DESIREDMember of the Appraisal Institute or possession of any designation recognized by the Appraisal Institute;Senior Right of Way Professional
(SR/WA)
designation issued by the International Right of Way Association (IRWA).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIESThorough knowledge of: the principles and practices of real estate acquisitions, appraisal and property management for public entities; the laws, legal codes, governmental regulations applicable to real estate and eminent domain.Some knowledge of: the basic principles of civil engineering as they relate to the acquisition of right-of-way for public projects.Skill in: time management; complex problem solving; active listening; judgment and decision making; negotiating/reconciling differences; and effective written and verbal communication.Ability to: read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction drawings as they relate to the acquisition of right-of-way for public projects or utility relocation; develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others; resolve conflicts; interact effectively with the public; and make decisions and solve problems.
FINAL FILING DATE:
Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualification. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application; however, it/they may not be substituted in lieu of the application.#J-18808-Ljbffr