CHIEF PROGRAM SPECIALIST, CEO - REAL ESTATE

Los Angeles County (CA)•Los Angeles, CA

60d

About The Position

We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Chief Program Specialist, CEO positions within the Chief Executive Office. The position has responsibility for a major program (Real Estate), providing operating departments with professional services.

Requirements

Three (3) years of full-time experience, at the level of Program Specialist IV, CEO or higher, performing complex commercial real estate transactions involving high-value or large-scale assets, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, in at least one of the following functional areas:
Leasing (private sector or County-owned property)
Ground leases
Easements
Property management
Space management
Tenant improvements
Acquisition or disposition of real property
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Current California Real Estate Broker's License
Current California Real Estate Salesperson's License

Responsibilities

Supervises or leads staff at all levels in various areas of real estate, which may include leases, ground leases, purchase agreements, easements, licenses, joint developments, and property management, all in compliance with applicable laws (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act), rules and regulations and policies and procedures.
Supervises staff in performing applicable due diligence needed for a lease or a property acquisition, including, without limitation, appraisals, environmental review, title review and operating and finance statements.
Supervises a team of project managers overseeing tenant improvement work such as monitoring construction contracts for compliance, uses data analysis for benchmarking purposes, coordination between all parties, including other County departments and the landlord, and manage schedules and budgets. Familiar with processing change orders and payment requests. Works with County Counsel to review and resolve contractual issues ensuring the project follows the agreement and meets the project timeline.
Supervises staff performing property management functions for all County-owned and leased properties to ensure the property is accurately maintained per the lease agreement. Reviews and approves all Common Area Maintenance (CAM) and other property related charges, reconciliations are accurate and develops a payment plan for any over/under payments. Ensures property management staff are conducting site visits verifying the condition of the properties, develops solutions and request repairs, if necessary.
Negotiates and reviews complex real estate transactions, including ground leases, reciprocal easements, joint developments, and financial documents. Utilizes financial valuation methods to value real estate.
Acquires real property either by negotiation or condemnation.
Manages and assigns to staff requests for leases, license, permits, sales or other transfers to ensure such requests are efficiently and effectively being processed to completion.
Reviews and approves all internal real estate documents prior to submission to the section and division managers for final approval.
Reviews and approves all requests to auditor controller for payments to confirm the requests are accurate and provide the appropriate supporting documentation.
Reviews and approves the Rent Expense budget request and monthly reports for the section and division managers final review and approval.
Effectively manages active leases, ensuring full compliance with all lease terms by both the County and the other party (whether landlord or tenant).
Trains and monitors staff to ensure real estate division policies and procedures are followed.
Provides oversight of lease revenue, including reviewing collections and identifying any payments in arrears; assists in developing long-term revenue streams; ensures the County increases revenue while reducing costs; and reviews all existing County property leases to find opportunities for revenue enhancement.
Works with other departments and agencies to address operational issues with County owned and shared facilities, reviews and approved payments of County shared facilities, space assignment and provide solutions mutually acceptable to all parties.
Represents the division and the County in meetings, hearings, conferences, and public forums; May act as Section Manager as needed.

Benefits

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

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