Assistant Real Estate Analyst (Engineering)

City of Houston • 611 Walker Street, TX

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Real Estate Analyst performs support functions for property acquisition and disposition activities and provides professional administrative assistance to designated sections within Engineering / Design Development. The position investigates properties considered for purchase, sale, abandonment, exchange, or transfer; supports property recordkeeping and verification; coordinates with city departments; prepares review packages; and assists with performance monitoring, billing coordination, and vendor records. The position is based at 611 Walker Street, 19th Floor, Houston, Texas. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., subject to change. It is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III level.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field; directly related professional experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• One year of professional experience in real estate or a closely related field.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s driving policy (AP 2-2).
• The position requires stooping, bending, and/or lifting; occasional very light lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency using personal computers and MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Solid oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships at diverse levels.
• Prior public-sector acquisition and/or real estate experience and knowledge of title curative procedures.
• Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference when they meet the stated qualification and selection conditions.

Responsibilities

• Investigate properties to be purchased, sold, abandoned, exchanged, or transferred.
• Enter data into various recordkeeping systems.
• Verify the accuracy of information received on properties.
• Assist with verifying and maintaining accurate property records.
• Coordinate efforts with appropriate city departments.
• Prepare and submit packages for management and departmental review.
• Assist with monitoring KPIs and other performance metrics.
• Assist with billing coordination with other departments.
• Maintain vendor records and assignment schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree