Senior Property Agent

The Facilities Management Division (FMD) is actively recruiting a senior-level commercial real estate professional to manage the Solid Waste Division’s real property portfolio, including both urban and undeveloped properties. The developed properties include Harbor Island, transfer stations, landfills, residential and commercial properties and this position is the central coordinator for all property related issues. Undeveloped areas include closed landfills, and this position will assess future use or reforestation as each reaches closure.

This position is distinguished as the management-recognized expert, requiring minimal supervision to oversee complex, visible, and challenging real estate negotiations for critical real estate projects. This position involves collaboration with multiple business units within the county, including but not limited to; King County Client Agencies, Executive-Level Management, Capital Projects Section, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget, and King County Council.

This position commands acute expertise in the Commercial Real Estate industry. The desired candidate will lead all work with a client-focused lens, provide unparalleled service to the Solid Waste Division, and have a keen understanding of all aspects of property acquisitions, disposals, easements, lease negotiations, market trends, brokerage relationships, and client relationship management.

WHO ARE WE

FMD is the Facilities Management Division within King County Executive Services. A part of FMD Is the Health Through Housing Initiative. Through innovative partnerships and close collaboration with city governments, service providers, and local communities, HTH acquires former hotels and other existing buildings and converts them into apartments that are dignified, affordable, and service enriched. HTH offers two types of housing, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and Emergency Supportive Housing (EH), both of which feature 24/7 staffing and supports.

To learn more about FMD, visit our website at:http://www.kingcounty.gov/operations/FacilitiesManagement.aspx.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

Click here to learn more about King County's commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice.

In order to be considered for this exciting opportunity, the successful candidate at minimum will demonstrate skill and ability to:

• Negotiate real estate contracts from beginning to end on behalf of Solid Waste Division. Full cycle lease negotiations include strategy development, broker selection (if broker is to be used), market surveys, RFPs, site tours, LOIs, purchase and sale agreements, easements, lease agreements, work letters, estoppels, SNDAs and other documents as assigned.

• For agreements that require the approval of the King County Council, this position will create legislation packages in collaboration with several work units in FMD.

• Develop schedules, budget, and scope requirements incoordination with other work units.

• Understand and be involved in the full construction process working closely with the assigned project manager or consultants to develop Tenant Improvement scopes and negotiations for lease agreements and work letters.

• Review, recommend, and implement various real estate agreements/documents in consultation with legal partners and other expert resources.

• Manage the lease fee sites where Solid Waste Division is Landlord and act as liaison between King County Client Agencies and Tenants for property management related issues and functions

• Review, analyze, monitor, and approve complex annual lease operating cost reconciliations, rental increases, late fee calculations and other financial review as required.

• Decommission leased facilities in collaboration with other work units to ensure liability to King County is closed on time and in full.

• Interpret real estate agreements for Solid Waste Division and other collaborating departments at the county. This requires a strong knowledge of real estate agreement terminology, context and application.

• Manage special projects as assigned which may require strategy, recommendation, and implementation of new processes and procedures as the market and technology changes and grows.

• Provide expert level technical advice and training to other staff ,departments , jurisdictions and the public.

• Bachelor's Degree(BS/BA) in Business, Communication, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and direct lease negotiation experience

• 8 or more years of real estate agreement (leases, purchase and sale agreements, easements) negotiation experience in a commercial real estate setting with proven results

• Demonstrated previous experience working on complex real estate negotiations

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer relations skills Must be able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based databases.

• Productivity and results-driven work ethic that can easily adapt to the changing nature of real estate and government priorities

• Strong organization skills and acute attention to detail

• Skilled in research, problem solving, and solution oriented

This position is open to all applicants. A King County application (paper or electronic) is required. We encourage all applicants to include a cover letter and resume with your materials.

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact Jessica Mango by email at Jmango@kingcounty.gov or by phone at 206-477-9082.

This is a Career Services position and is represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 117, Professional and Technical.

The selected candidate must complete an annual Financial Disclosure Statement in accordance with the King County Code of Ethics.

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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Salary : $43,749 - $55,455