Real Property Acquisition Agent II

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

107d • $54,142 - $64,958

About The Position

Join the Pima County Real Property Services Department as a Real Property Acquisition Agent II. This position is a dynamic employment opportunity where a candidate's knowledge and skill in public sector real estate, plan review and contract law can be applied to the acquisition, sale and management of property and real property rights on behalf of Pima County and its Special Taxing Districts. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor and may include: Review of engineering plans, subdivision plots, development plans, property descriptions, title reports and other documentation to determine their accuracy and effects, summarizing details and recommendations and applying the information to the proposed real property actions; Preparing legal documents in accordance with applicable Federal/State/Local policies/regulations/laws including the Arizona Revised Statutes and Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act (49 CFR Part 24) for the acquisition and conveyance of real property and real property rights; Providing required advisory services and negotiating with property owners and occupants for acquisition or exchange of real property rights for County and District purposes in accordance with all local policies/regulations/laws; Coordinates with Title/Escrow for all matters pertaining to the acquisition and/or sale of property rights including the review of legal documents encumbering the property and payment of funds in accordance with agreed upon terms by; Submitting payment claims, requisitions and like documents, handling the receipt of funds, disbursement of payments for acquisition and relocation; Researches, prepares reports and closes out files, disbursing the final documentation and/or reports to the appropriate departments and certify all acquisitions on federal/state funded projects for State/Federal Agencies; Property management duties including management of real estate assets and management of property rights that affect County owned assets including easements, release of easements, licenses, abandonments, leases, sale of surplus property; Maintaining electronic files of activities by retaining all relevant documentation, correspondence, logs, reports, engineering plans and legal documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business, business or public administration, real estate, planning, urban planning or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of experience conducting the sale or transfer of real property and/or relocation of persons and businesses displaced by government programs or projects.
• One year of experience with Pima County as a Real Property Acquisition Agent I.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Associates degree from an accredited college or university and/or two years of experience conducting the purchase, sale or management of real property or real property rights for a public sector agency.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a certified property manager and/or two years of experience with a public sector agency in a classification equivalent to the Pima County Real Property Acquisition Agent II as an employee or as a consultant.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience with Pima County as a Real Property Acquisition Agent.

Responsibilities

• Contacts and meets with property owners or their representatives, inspects properties, and conducts negotiations, including the more complex acquisitions necessary for County purposes to assure fair and reasonable compensation to owners.
• Prepares legal instruments for the conveyance of real property and property rights.
• Coordinates the disposal of County lands and properties excess to County needs, per applicable statutes, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Manages real property acquired by the County, including clearance, security, rental, leasing, caretaker arrangements, and recommending fair rental/fees for continuing occupancy.
• Identifies and recommends the acquisition or disposal of County properties.
• Determines property owners’ eligibility for relocation payments, calculates payment amounts, completes required forms, and assists property owners and/or occupants in the relocation process.
• Assures that acquisition and related agreements comply with County planning and development requirements, including mitigating any negative environmental impact.
• Reviews engineering design plans, subdivision plats, development plans, and property descriptions to determine the extent and accuracy of the property needed for a development or project.
• Renegotiates terms of acquisition agreements due to plan changes or unforeseen contingencies.
• Reviews consultant contractor analyses and recommendations and obtains any needed corrections to work performed per consultant contract requirements.
• Advises County agencies on state/federal requirements for property acquisition and relocation processes.
• Submits payment claims, requisitions, and related documents to appropriate County agencies, and directs the disbursement of payments for acquisition and relocation directly with affected parties or through escrow/trust accounts.
• Documents all activities by creating and maintaining required files, correspondence, activity logs, reports, and legal documents, both manually and in computer-based systems.
• Provides technical communications services and leads the work of others during project research, planning, and design phases.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous health insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous family leave policy
• Wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree