PROPERTY AGENT

THE CITY:

National City’s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.” National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov

THE DEPARTMENT: 
The Community Development Department plays a key role in shaping the future of urban development in National City. The Department is made up of several divisions, to include the Building, Homeless Services, Housing Authority, Neighborhood Services, Planning and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Division. These Divisions are led by guiding policies at the local, state, and federal levels. Guiding documents for these divisions include but are not limited to the City's General Plan, California’s Code of Regulations, Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan, State Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Housing and Urban Development’s rules and regulations. 


 THE POSITION: 
Under direction, to perform varied and difficult duties related to the City's real property including property appraisals, acquisition, sales, leasing, and property management work.

ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE:
City employees work a 4/10 workweek, Monday through Thursday, 7am to 6pm. City offices are closed on Fridays.
 
BENEFITS: 
To learn more about this position employee benefits, please see the Memorandum of Understanding for the Municipal Employees' Association: Miscellaneous Employees' 

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Manages City's (and component City entities) real property including leasing, rental, disposal, and demolition of developed property

• Performs duties related to land management of undeveloped City owned property to allow for its highest and best use

• Appraises real property

• Participates in the negotiation process for the acquisition, rental, and sale of land, improvements, right-of-way, and easements for municipal purposes

• Negotiates real property development agreements

• Negotiates and prepares lease agreements, property use agreements, and other land use arrangements

• Determines proper rental rates

• Tracks the performance of leased or rented property

• Arranges for repair and maintenance of rented property to the extent of the City's obligation

• Inspects City-owned property to insure compliance with contract conditions and regulations

• Examines title claims and clears titles

• Researches, analyzes and reports conclusions on a variety of real property issues including appraisal of property rights, lease proposals, land acquisition, and management activities

• Prepares City Council presentations, staff reports and resolutions for abandonments, extinguishments, property purchases and sales, and for authorizations required to execute leases, deeds, easements, loans, loan subordination and other agreements

• Coordinates activities with a variety of City departments

• Works closely with appraisers, attorneys, engineers, contractors, utility companies, property owners and tenants to accomplish property performance goals

• Manages affordable housing and economic development projects including grant applications, financing, financing options and  portfolio performance.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in real estate, economics, public administration, business administration or related field; and two (2) years of responsible professional experience working in real property acquisition, sales, appraisal, or property management. Property management experience must include ground lease negotiations; preparation of developmental lease packages; or management of commercial, industrial, or large residential complexes.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN: Principles and practices of real property management, negotiation, appraisal and acquisition for public purposes, including eminent domain; pertinent Federal and state and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, zoning ordinances and guidelines that deal with acquisition, leasing and sale of real property, contracts, land titles, condemnation proceedings and eminent domain; methods and techniques of negotiating lease agreements; principles and practices related to performing property valuations; market data sources and collection techniques; contract preparation and administration principles and practices; legal instruments used in real estate transactions; negotiation principles.

ABILITY TO: Interpret and apply Federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations; effectively negotiate property rights; read and interpret title reports, right-of-way plans, legal and technical documents, and financial statements; determine proper rental rates and lease terms; make and interpret mathematical calculations including basic and use of compound interest tables; work independently; communicate and interact in situations requiring instruction, persuasion and diplomacy; prepare and maintain accurate records; establish and maintain working relationships; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license or other means that would allow for the ability to commute to meetings, conduct site visits, and attend other special events throughout the county.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions: Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens; some exposure to dust from paperwork and environment, temperature swings from air conditioning to outdoors; extensive public contact.

Physical Conditions: On a continuous basis, sit at desk, stand or walk for long periods of time; perform simple grasping and fine manipulations; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.

Salary : $6,344 - $7,711