REAL ESTATE OFFICER

Salary : $106,051.90 - $151,501.52 Annually

Location : City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type : Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number : ED25-006

Department : Economic Development - (UC)

Division : ED-REAL EST DEV-PROPERTY SER

Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint $128,776 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization.

The City of Long Beach is seeking an experienced, creative, innovative and collaborative individual who is committed to developing and support the Department of Economic Development, as a Real Estate Officer.

THE COMMUNITY

Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach, and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best-value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America's Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country.

CITY GOVERNMENT

Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor.. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Clerk, and Director of Police Oversight. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under direction of a separately elected official, Board, or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments. The City is supported by a FY 2025 total budget of $3.6 billion with a General Fund budget of $752 million. More than 6,000 full- and part-time employees support municipal operations with the majority being represented by eleven recognized employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to :

THE DEPARTMENT

The Economic Development Department's mission is to create economic opportunities for workers, investors, and entrepreneurs. Our staff, along with partners across the City, offer services to create a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive economic ecosystem. The Department continuously works to implement the recommendations of the Grow Long Beach Blueprint, a new, 10- year vision, for more inclusive and sustainable economic opportunities for workers, investors, and entrepreneurs in Long Beach that provides policy recommendations that lays a foundation for entrepreneurial success from business start-up to growth. As of FY 2025, the Department has approximately 90 employees and an annual budget of over $30 million from six different City funds. The Department leverages Federal, State, and City resources to generate growth in property, sales, and transient occupancy taxes that pay for services citywide. The Department consists of five bureaus : Workforce Development, Business Development, Real Estate Development, Pier H and Business Operations Bureaus, with eight divisions located in four work sites across the city.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a strong manager who will lead by example. The candidate will be a detail-oriented, hands-on manager, capable of adhering to multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment, while maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate will also support the department in accomplishing its mission and effectively advance and implement the goals and recommendations of the Blueprint for Economic Development. A Key focus areas of the Blueprint related to property services include the following : Development Environment, Economic Inclusion, Business Assistance, & Quality of Life. The successful applicant will be expected to pass a comprehensive background investigation and must possess a valid California Driver License by date of appointment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The Real Estate Officer reports to the Real Estate Development Bureau Manager. The position is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the City's real estate assets including, but not limited to, the following :

• Reports directly to the Real Estate Development Bureau Manager;
• Supervises the daily activities, task assignments, and ongoing performance of (6) property services staff;
• Oversees the ongoing inventory, audit, and administration of City leases, permits, and other real estate agreements to ensure payment, performance, or renewal deadlines are met;
• Oversees appraisal, acquisition, relocation, remediation, and demolition activities on behalf of the City;
• Manages acquisition of property through negotiated settlement or condemnation;
• Ensures that City client departments receive quality real estate acquisition, disposition, or leasing services;
• Provides regular, ongoing status reports to the Director and City Manager on the progress and performance of Real Estate Development projects in the city;
• Prepares, reviews, analyzes, and serves as a resource to other City departments for real estate-related City Council letters and communications to the City Council;
• Makes regular public presentations to the City Council, Economic Development Commission, and community groups;
• Speaks with the media to answer questions about real estate projects;
• Designs, prepares, and updates cash flow projections for the City's real estate, purchase, sale, lease, and development agreements;
• Manages real estate brokers, financial advisors, architects, and other consultants;
• Ensures that City personnel practices are followed within the Department;
• Coordinates the execution of City real estate documents with the City Manager, City Attorney, Risk Manager, and Financial Management Departments;
• Assists with the preparation of the annual Bureau Budget and;

Assists in the management of the City's agreements with the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, the Long Beach Museum of Art, the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Pike at Rainbow Harbor the Long Beach Towne Center, and various marina-related leases.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

With at least 1 of those years in a supervisory or lead capacity.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Ethical with a high level of integrity

Participative and inclusive management style

Embraces ideas and contributions from others

Creative

Dedicated to quality service

Mission oriented

Strong project management / technical skills

Direct communicator with superior interpersonal skills

Exercises good judgment

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11 : 59 PM Pacific Time on February 20, 2025. To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree and applicable to position) in PDF format. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7198.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act . You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 . If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7198.

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and / or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior, if applicable.

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The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include :

Retirement : California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.

Health and Dental Insurance : The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health / dental plan selected.

Life Insurance : City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.

Disability Insurance : City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Management Physical : Annual City-paid physical examination.

Vacation : Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.

Executive Leave : Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.

Sick Leave : One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and / or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.

Holidays : Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.

Deputy Director / Manager / Director (Harbor / Utilities) $550.00

Division Officer / Superintendent / Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00

Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary / Executive Support Staff $300.00

Deferred Compensation Plan : Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation).

Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members : Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) : Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.

Flexible / Hybrid Work Schedule : Available (subject to City Manager approval).

Paid Parental Leave : The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent.

INSTRUCTIONS : The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information in the statement above? Yes / No Answer

Do you hold a bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university?

Do you have at least three (3) years of increasingly responsible full time equivalent professional experience in the field of administration and property services?

Of the three (3) years noted above, do you have at least one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity?

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In 200 words or less, please describe a recent acquisition, disposition or lease negotiation you have managed including any challenges and / or resolutions employed?

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE : The application process for this position requires that you attach a cover letter and resume (in PDF format) with your online application. Did you attach both of these documents?

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT : I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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Salary : $106,052 - $151,502