Public Involvement & Real Estate Agent, Austin Financial Services

City of Austin•Austin, TX

10d•$68,660 - $85,830•Hybrid

About The Position

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces : Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. About Austin Financial Services Our department provides a variety of financial services and programs. Austin Financial Services (AFS) serves residents, vendors, and City departments. Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city. Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City’s investment portfolio and debt management. As an internal support function within the larger City organization, AFS is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments. Job Description: Public Involvement & Real Estate Agent - Austin Financial Services Purpose: Responsible for meeting with customers and distribution designers on first contact field calls to negotiate the location of service and easements necessary for service connections or facility negotiation. Position Overview: This position will assist the Electric Utility Support Transmission/Substation Section of the Real Estate Division of the Financial Services Department with real estate transactions, including easement and property acquisitions and contract negotiations. If selected, you will also be responsible for meeting with customers and transmission designers to negotiate the service location and necessary easements. The individual in this position will: Contact customers and negotiate for easement or property acquisition and secure required easements and permits with cooperation of the customer. Drafts easement language and sketch attachments. Coordinate survey information, real property document research and permit research. Record documents at county courthouses. Buy and sell property. Arrange and conduct team meetings, neighborhood meetings, staff presentations, and notification and follow up for major transmission and distribution projects if needed Prepare monthly performance reports and maintains data base of acquisitions, releases and sales.

Requirements

Knowledge of easements, land development principles, contracts, right of way issues.
Knowledge of concepts of distribution design and facility placement.
Knowledge of City, County, and State permit processes.
Knowledge of City and County records research.
Knowledge of City of Austin subdivision codes and statutes.
Ability to read plans, field notes and topographic maps.
Skill in negotiating and conflict management.
Skill in operation of personal computer: spreadsheet, data base, presentation, and word processing software.
Skill in speaking, writing, and listening.
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business, Geography, Planning, Real Estate, or in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of related experience.
Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years

Nice To Haves

Experience working with local, state, or federal government in a real estate capacity.
Experience working with utility providers.
Ability to manage competing priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience utilizing ArcGIS Online and ArcPro for data creation or knowledge of City of Austin web-based applications and GIS tools.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

Contacts customer and negotiate for easement or property acquisition.
Secures required easements and permits with cooperation of the customer.
Drafts easement language, sketch attachments.
Coordinates survey information, real property document research and permit research.
Records documents at county courthouses.
Buys and sells property.
Secures all necessary development permits required for completion of project from city, county and state governments.
Works with distribution design team daily to produce cost effective design with minimal easement acquisition costs.
Arranges and conducts team meetings, neighborhood meetings, staff presentations, and notification and follow up for major Distribution projects.
Prepares monthly performance reports.
Maintains data base of acquisitions, releases and sales.