Real Estate Representative II (Land Planning Team)

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. This recruitment may result in an eligibility list. Support Critical Water Infrastructure Projects in California! Are you a real estate professional experienced in acquisitions, right-of-way, or property transactions within a public agency or infrastructure environment? If you’re looking to apply your skills to projects that help deliver reliable water to millions of Southern Californians, this could be the opportunity for you. We are seeking a Real Estate Representative II on the Land Planning Team to support real property acquisitions and surplus property dispositions for major water supply, conveyance, and storage projects. In this role, you’ll work with public agencies, private property owners, and internal project teams to help deliver infrastructure that protects and strengthens California’s water system. This intermediate-level position is ideal for professionals who understand California real estate practices, right-of-way standards, and public-sector transactions , and who are ready to contribute to various infrastructure projects. We are looking for candidates who understand real estate principles, right-of-way practices, and ethical standards of the profession, and who are comfortable working with both public agencies and private stakeholders. Candidates will have the opportunity to showcase their experience with public agency real estate acquisitions and dispositions; Right-of-way transactions including permits, licenses, leases, or easements; title research and property analysis; supporting appraisals, cost studies, or market evaluations; and navigating California real estate regulations and practices. The successful candidate in this position will have the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects that support California’s water reliability; collaborate with public agencies and private stakeholders across the state; gain experience in right-of-way and public sector real estate transactions; and enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with every other Friday off. What You’ll Do As a Real Estate Representative II, you will support a wide range of real estate activities tied to major infrastructure initiatives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience; of which two years must have been at the Real Estate Representative I level.
Relevant/Related Experience is defined as assisting with negotiating real estate transactions; assisting with real property acquisitions or rights of way through obtaining permits, licenses, or leases; assisting with dispositions; and/or assisting with the preparation of appraisals or cost studies, or a combination of both.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment is required at time of application.

Responsibilities

Assisting with negotiations for real estate transactions with public agencies and private property owners
Assist with researching and analyzing acquisition files, title reports, and public records
Assist with preparing technical real estate documents and ensuring compliance with applicable requirements
Supporting real property acquisitions and property rights transactions for water supply, conveyance, and storage projects
Assisting with right-of-way planning activities including market analyses, feasibility studies, and cost studies related to property transactions
Supporting relocation activities for property owners or tenants , when necessary
Assisting with eminent domain procedures
Supporting the disposition of surplus property in compliance with California Department of Housing and Community Development requirements
Assist with land planning activities including researching and analyzing public records and title reports to identify ownership, condition of title, and property rights

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
Tuition reimbursement
Training and advancement opportunities
Excellent working environment
Public transportation reimbursements
Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
On-site fitness center