What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Capital Projects Real Property Agent position at City of Seattle?
Vision: Seattle is a thriving and equitable community powered by dependable transportation.
Mission: To deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we are recognized across the country for our efforts in combining different modes of transportation to make travel easier and more convenient. As our city grows quickly, we're always thinking about how to make transportation more accessible, safe, affordable, and reliable for people who live in, work in, and visit Seattle. We're passionate about creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city for everyone.
We have important jobs to do at SDOT. We look after the city's transportation network, add more bicycle and pedestrian paths, take care of over 240 bridges, and help people get better access to the regional transit system. We're a team of nearly 1,200 hardworking people, ready to serve Seattle's public transportation needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no matter the weather.
SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and collaborative Senior Real Property Agent on our Real Property Right of Way (ROW) team within the Capital Projects Division. This key agent will join a dedicated team that supports and negotiates the acquisition of significant parcels of real property and the disposition of surplus properties to support SDOT and City transportation projects. This position requires knowledge of acquisition and relocation laws for Federal, State, and local funding, and any Seattle Municipal Codes applicable to negotiations, acquisitions, title clearing, escrow and relocation. The position involves working across the entire organization, as well as collaborating with staff from other departments within the City. Come help keep Seattle moving!- Negotiates and conducts the acquisition of property rights on behalf of the City for Capital Projects.
- Prepares, analyzes, reviews, interprets, organizes, and/or directs the preparation of land and right-of-way related agreements, deeds, easements, permits, offer packages, waiver valuations, appraisals, etc., for a variety of project assignments with little to no supervision.
- Performs comprehensive legal research into proposed transactions such as deeds, waiver valuations, contracts, easements, title searches, right-of-way restrictions, zoning and land use requirements, encumbrances, value appraisals and price analysis, environmental impact statements, project permits, escrow accounts and franchise rights.
- Reads, writes, interprets survey drawings, legal descriptions, plats, title reports and plans.
- Recommends initiation of condemnation when necessary to acquire real property; assists attorney in proceedings as required and may appear in court as an expert witness.
- Well-versed in the Uniform Relocation Act and how to successfully certify the right of way for FHWA and FTA funded projects.
- Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice in keeping with the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Associate's degree in real estate, or a related field.
Experience:
- Three (3) years of experience as a Real Property Agent or equivalent.
OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.
Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:
- Experience conducting a variety of property research through city and county records and resources, GIS, Kroll, and quarter-section maps.
- Experience performing waiver valuations to establish just compensation for non-complicated property rights.
- Solutions-oriented with flexibility to adjust strategies to meet the needs of a project.
- Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to build trust with a diverse public.
Other Requirements:
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of the work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of the work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.
License:
- Current Washington State driver's license.
INFORMATION:
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
- Completed NEOGOV online application.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses
- Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
- Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The full salary range for this position is $57.13 - $66.60 hourly.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.
The City is a Drug Free Workplace.
Salary : $57 - $67
