Real Property Special Projects Supervisor

City of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversee and coordinate real property activities including right-of-way, easements, title review, surveys, appraisals, and the acquisition, and disposal of property; implement program goals and objectives and perform a variety of administrative, professional and technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration or real estate
Five (5) years of professional real property, real estate, and/or right-of-way experience
Two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with easements, property acquisition, title research, permitting, real estate contracts, property disposal, negotiations, and survey/plan review is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate real property projects including right-of-way, easements, title review, surveys, appraisals, and the acquisition, and disposal of property according to applicable rules and regulations as requested by City departments.
Coordinate with City and other governmental agencies, contract appraisers, project managers and negotiators for City real property acquisitions; prepare required documents for right-of-way acquisition functions; including easements, licenses, plats, and contracts.
Supervise Real Property agents and contract negotiators in City property acquisition.
Report to management on property acquisition project status; provide property acquisition cost estimates as required.
Provide information to the Legal Department for condemnation of properties and settlement negotiations; consult with the legal department in preparation of documents, easements, licenses and contracts as needed.
Review and approve plats for signature; review, approve and sign in supervisor's absence.
Assist in determining compensation due to the City as a result of a proposed vacation of City rights-of-way.
Assist in the formulation of City policies and procedures related to real property issues.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the public regarding City property information; research City records as needed to provide accurate information.
Supervise and participate in title, platting and City property research; supervise and participate in the closing of City purchased properties in coordination with the Legal Department and other City departments.
Participate in the qualifying, selection and quality control of contract appraisers, title searchers and acquisition contractors; specify required duties for contract and City negotiators.
Participate in preparation and administration of assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
Represent the Real Property Division at meetings as requested by the Real Property Manager.
Advise and consult with other City agencies; prepare required documents and update checklists for right-of-way acquisition functions.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required