Salary : $117,520.00 - $142,833.60 Annually
Location : Concord, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 567 - AO - 2024
Department: Planning
Opening Date: 05/31/2024
Closing Date: 6/28/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
GENERAL JOB FUNCTION
Contra Costa Water District is an innovative leader in water management and provides employees with a fast-paced and stable work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
The Mission of the Contra Costa Water District is to strategically provide a reliable supply of high-quality water at the lowest cost possible, in an environmentally responsible manner.
THE POSITION
The Real Property Specialist performs a variety of support duties related to property management, negotiations, and acquisition of land rights for the District; receives and processes requests for permits; and performs other related duties as assigned. This classification is responsible for performing the full range of real property duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Our Values:

• Safety : We provide, as a top priority, a safe and healthful work environment for our team.
• Trust : We protect the public trust with uncompromising integrity, commitment to our professional standards, full transparency, and fairness in all our business dealings.
• Responsibility : We take ownership for our results and deliver on our performance outcomes to responsibly serve our customers, our community, and our planet.
• Exceptional Service : We value our customers, act in their best interest, and take pride in delivering personalized service.
• Employee Success : We share a meaningful sense of purpose in an environment that strives to offer professional growth, diversity, inclusivity, and work-life balance.
• Teamwork : We engage in respectful, collaborative, trust-based relationships at all levels within the organization and with our business partners.
• Continuous Improvement : We continuously seek opportunities to optimize our business practices and assets by engaging the expertise of our employees and embracing innovation.
• Recognition : We reward the positive contributions of our employees at the organization, team, and individual levels.
• Communication : We strive for open, effective dialogues at all levels of the organization to ensure input is valued and considered and reasons for decisions are explained.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Solutions-focused and a strategic problem-solver.
• A motivated self-starter with effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong in both written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and is detail oriented.
• Adaptable with a proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-past, ever-changing environment.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with employees, outside stakeholders, and the general public.
• Coordinating the District's permitting and plan review process.
• Performing a variety of duties in areas of, but not limited to, property management, property acquisition, disposition of surplus property, operating and capital projects, and development of various agreements and contracts.
• Due diligence activities such as conducting thorough research of property ownership and rights, and analyzing public records, maps, and legal descriptions.

A few reasons you might enjoy this job:

• Your desire to make a positive difference in the lives of Contra Costa Water District employees and the community.
• Working with highly effective and collaborative teams.
• Every day brings a variety of work challenges, opportunities, and rewards.
• Negotiating with landowners and external stakeholders.
• You desire to be part of a team that is vital to the success of infrastructure projects.

The following will also benefit candidates with a few of the unique challenges related to this job:

• Technical expertise and the ability to engage diverse interests and obtain input and support for decisions.
• Providing project leadership to gain project buy-in from internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective time management and ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to read and understand legal descriptions, engineering drawings, property maps, and various legal documents used in right-of-way and real property transactions.
• Understanding principles and practices of appraising, negotiating, acquiring, disposing, and managing of governmental or public agency assets. .

Join us in our mission to provide reliable, high-quality water in an environmentally responsible manner. Apply today and be a part of our dedicated team at Contra Costa Water District!
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

For a full description of examples of duties, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Training : Equivalent to an associate degree with major coursework in real property appraisal, business, public administration, or related field.
Experience : Two (2) years in real property transactions and construction projects in a public agency or real property environment.
Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license to be maintained throughout employment.

For a full listing of required knowledge, skills, and abilities, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process. All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas are required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Must possess mobility to work in the field; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District sites; and vision to conduct site visits. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and performance.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION One of the many CCWD goals is to pursue organizational excellence through diversity, equity, inclusivity, leadership, and professionalism. We recognize the strengths of staff creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and improved decision-making resulting from diverse perspectives, and we strive to be a culturally diverse organization that values, recognizes, and supports inclusion.
CONVICTION HISTORY A condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation.
In addition to a competitive salary, for regular-status, non-temporary positions, the Contra Costa Water District offers an excellent benefits package!
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21 benefits include:
FULL-TIME BENEFITS ARE LISTED BELOW (PART-TIME BENEFITS ARE PRORATED PER THE MOU):

• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Employer-paid short term and long term disability insurance

• Voluntary participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care and healthcare reimbursements

• Flexible Benefit of $50 per month; equating to $600 per year

• Voluntary participation in the 401(a) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans with up to a 3% employer match

• 11 paid holidays per year

• 56 hours of paid administrative leave per year in lieu of compensation time off for FLSA exempt classifications. (FLSA non-exempt positions such as Administrative Secretaries do not receive administrative leave.)

• 40-hour vacation credit upon hire plus vacation accrual at 10 days during the first year; 15 days per year accrual during year two; with additional accrual increases thereafter

• 96 hours of sick leave accrual per year

• Employer-paid retiree health insurance for retiree and dependents. Local 21 employees currently contribute 2.2% of base pay on a pretax basis for this benefit. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2016 are subject to a 10-year District-service vesting period to be eligible for fully paid retiree medical upon direct retirement from the District. The District contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits.

• A defined benefit retirement plan; reciprocity with CalPERS and CalPERS reciprocal agencies. (Reciprocal agency service does not count toward the 5-year or 10-year vesting requirement for fully paid retiree medical.) The defined benefit is 2.35% at 55 for those with classic reciprocity. New hires who are not eligible for classic reciprocity are eligible for the 2% at 62 PEPRA defined benefit.

• Participation in Social Security and Medicare

• Extensive Wellness Program including 50% employer-paid gym membership, up to $40.00 per month

• Health Insurance Credit for eligible dependents who have other medical benefit coverage

• Educational Assistance Program up to $3,000 per year per employee

• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program offering counseling and referral services

• Employees receive free admission to Los Vaqueros Reservoir that offers recreation areas, fishing, boating, and hiking trails.

• And more!

For additional information and the full details, eligibility, and provisions regarding the District's applicable benefits package, please visit:
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The information you provide will be carefully reviewed to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information of relevant details may result in the inability to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications and may also result in disqualification from the selection process. Accordingly, please be thorough in your submitted materials to clearly evidence you meet or exceed the minimum qualifications. If selected, the information you have provided will be verified. Please confirm your understanding and compliance with these disclosure

• Yes
• No

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What is the highest level of education you have completed? The position requires a minimum, equivalent to an associate degree with major coursework in real property, appraisal, business, public administration, or a related field. (Should you be selected, you will be required to verify the highest level completed.)

• Did not graduate High School or have GED Equivalent
• High School or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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Describe your experience in real property transactions and construction projects. If none, enter N/A. (See resume is not a response.)
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Describe your experience with GIS, mapping and review of surveys, and plat and legal descriptions. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience. If none, enter N/A. (See resume is not a response).
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Describe your experience with processing permits for a public agency. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience. If none, enter N/A. (See resume is not a response.)
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The Real Property Specialist position requires knowledge of California real property principles and practices regarding property title and records, concepts of valuation, documents, and procedures used in the acquisition, management, and disposition of real property. This includes knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility. Describe what education or training you have completed to gain this knowledge. If none, enter N/A. (See resume is not a response.)
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