Real Estate Services Coordinator
About The Position
Under direction of the City Attorney, coordinates all aspects of real estate acquisition and disposition for City projects and various other real estate transactions. Applicants are required to attach a resume and cover letter. Anticipated start date: On or after October 5, 2026. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordinates the acquisition of real property rights for construction, maintenance, expansion, and operation of public utilities and other capital improvements projects in connection with City projects and development-related projects, in compliance with law and City policies. Coordinates the disposition of real property rights in connection with City projects and development-related projects, in compliance with law and City policies. Coordinates the temporary use of City property by others to accommodate construction projects on adjacent property or rights-of-way, in compliance with law and City policies. Manages consultants and vendors (i.e., right-of-way negotiation/acquisition agents, surveyors, appraisers, title companies, etc.), including reviewing invoices, analyzing costs, and recommending payment. Negotiates with landowners and their representatives; responds to their concerns/requests. Reviews development applications including plats, replats, and site plans for required real estate items Serves as case manager responsible for all requests for licenses to encroach and abandonments. Provides technical assistance on real estate matters to other City departments, developers, and property owners. Performs title research and curative work; recommends solutions to resolve closing issues. Assists engineers and land planners with route and site selection, project coordination/monitoring. Assists legal staff with real estate matters, including conducting title review, preparing transaction documents for attorney review, and assisting with preparation for condemnation hearings and trials. Prepares, presents, and makes recommendations to City Council and advisory boards and commissions concerning real estate matters. Serves as a resource to City staff, the Georgetown development community, and the general public concerning past and present City real estate matters. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, public or business administration, real estate or related field.
- Four (4) years of full-time work experience in planning, real estate activities such as buying and/or selling real estate, mortgage lending, title conveyance, or paralegal work.
- Knowledge of real estate practices, preferably including right-of-way negotiation/acquisition procedures and documentation.
- Knowledge of property development and entitlement, preferably including plat and site plan preparation and/or review.
- Knowledge of State and local real estate law, municipal codes, ordinances, and policies, preferably including the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 and Texas Senate Bill 18.
- Knowledge of title agency procedures.
- Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Skill in understanding and evaluating contracts and real estate conveyance documents.
- Skill in advising management concerning best practices related to acquisition or disposition of real estate.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other employees and the public.
- Skill in negotiating with landowners for the acquisition of real property.
- Skill in public speaking/presentation.
- Skill in managing and completing projects within required schedules.
- Skill in working independently, without direct supervision.
- Skill in exercising good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all public dealings.
- Skill in gracefully managing demanding or unsatisfied applicants and landowners.
- Skill in performing calculations for real estate transactions and budget purposes.
- Skill in using computer and a variety of PC software.
- Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required.
- Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history upon contingent offer.
Nice To Haves
- Resume and cover letter must be attached.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the acquisition of real property rights for construction, maintenance, expansion, and operation of public utilities and other capital improvements projects in connection with City projects and development-related projects, in compliance with law and City policies.
- Coordinates the disposition of real property rights in connection with City projects and development-related projects, in compliance with law and City policies.
- Coordinates the temporary use of City property by others to accommodate construction projects on adjacent property or rights-of-way, in compliance with law and City policies.
- Manages consultants and vendors (i.e., right-of-way negotiation/acquisition agents, surveyors, appraisers, title companies, etc.), including reviewing invoices, analyzing costs, and recommending payment.
- Negotiates with landowners and their representatives; responds to their concerns/requests.
- Reviews development applications including plats, replats, and site plans for required real estate items
- Serves as case manager responsible for all requests for licenses to encroach and abandonments.
- Provides technical assistance on real estate matters to other City departments, developers, and property owners.
- Performs title research and curative work; recommends solutions to resolve closing issues.
- Assists engineers and land planners with route and site selection, project coordination/monitoring.
- Assists legal staff with real estate matters, including conducting title review, preparing transaction documents for attorney review, and assisting with preparation for condemnation hearings and trials.
- Prepares, presents, and makes recommendations to City Council and advisory boards and commissions concerning real estate matters.
- Serves as a resource to City staff, the Georgetown development community, and the general public concerning past and present City real estate matters.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Continuing education and certification requirements as part of annual goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
