Property Agent Senior - Austin Financial Services

City of Austin•Austin, TX

6d•$60,030 - $74,140•Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited supervision, identifies, negotiates, and closes the acquisition of real estate for lease or purchase for the City of Austin. The Property Agent Senior serves as a key contributor within Austin Financial Services Real Estate Services division, supporting Leasing, Property Management, and Special Projects. This role is responsible for leading real estate transactions by identifying property needs, negotiating terms, and executing acquisitions for both leases and purchases. Core responsibilities include managing complex lease negotiations, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate and timely lease records in departmental systems, and coordinating monthly lease and utility payment processing. The position also plays a vital role in monitoring lease performance, resolving issues with landlords or tenants, and supporting strategic real estate initiatives across the organization. The successful candidate excels in a dynamic environment, demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, and consistently manages multiple high‑priority projects with shifting deadlines.

Requirements

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field to real estate activities such as buying, selling, mortgage lending, commercial banking/commercial real estate, property management, real estate paralegal experience, or title conveyance.
Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Knowledge of real estate practices and/or property title clearing and conveyance.
Knowledge of City, State, and Federal laws and regulations.
Knowledge of construction plans, zoning maps, appraisal district maps, and site plans.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to evaluate contract agreements.
Ability to read, write, and interpret real estate legal descriptions.
Ability to negotiate.
Ability to manage time effectively.
Ability to maintain files and keep accurate records.
Ability to research and interpret blanket type easements, judgments, boundary line agreements, and other documents.
Ability to read and interpret field notes, engineering plans, site plans, and maps.
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
Ability to resolve discrepancies.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public dealings.
Ability to establish good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with local, state, or federal government in a real estate capacity.
Professional experience in commercial leasing, property management, or real estate portfolio administration.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with evolving priorities and deadlines.
Strong experience negotiating lease terms, rental rates, operating expenses, and agreements on behalf of public agencies or commercial landlords.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis functions relevant to lease and cost evaluations.

Responsibilities

Negotiates the terms, conditions, and special requirements of deeds, easements, title company issues, contracts, law requirements and property inspections.
Coordinates and manages leases or use of City-owned space; negotiates and prepares lease/use agreements.
Consults with City Attorneys, Budget Office, and other departments.
Presents before Boards and Commissions, community groups, and various external stakeholders.
Evaluates and participates in the sales process of City-owned property.
Reconciles annual leases, development agreements, and revenue leases.
Analyzes Commitments for Title Insurance and documentation, including but not limited to, exceptions to title, easements, tax liens, judgments, boundary line agreements, mineral estate, royalty interests, restrictions, probate, deed of trust liens, and bankruptcy documents.
Coordinates and corresponds with project managers, appraisers, inspectors, surveyors, land planners, property owners, attorneys, companies, developers, title companies, real estate agents, and others.
Provides recommendations to project managers.
Determines alignment, strategy, and scheduling of projects by participating in team meetings.
Prepares closing instructions to Title Company and documents, including warranty deed, easement, and release of liens.
Prepares appraisal district data on properties, tracts, and owners by researching, compiling, and analyzing data.
Determine extent of property requirements by examining field notes, engineering plans, and property maps.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.