Intern-Real Estate Services

The opportunity: The Real Estate Services Intern will assist with the coordination of the acquisition, management or disposition of real property, both by lease and purchase, required for the construction, operation and maintenance of City of New Braunfels property and projects. This internship position is designed to be both educational and practical. The responsibilities you'll be trusted with:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by court interns only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Interns may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as needed.

• Under supervision, assists with obtaining real property for City projects, which includes but is not limited to: analyzing the appropriateness of property acquisition methods for projects; preparing acquisition plans; estimating acquisition costs; estimating fair market value of properties; prioritizing acquisitions in collaboration with capital improvement projects; tracking expenditures for properties; evaluating, hiring and supervising work performed by contract professionals.
• Assists in the evaluation of property interests and rights, and prepares documents for review by the Legal department for title issue resolution and guidance; prepares documents for the conveyance of rights; coordinates with the City Attorney for certain legal or eminent domain issues, determines if eminent domain proceedings are appropriate, and prepares documents and testifies in eminent domain proceedings as necessary.
• Assists in the negotiation through verbal, written and face-to-face contact for the acquisition or disposition of City real estate rights.
• Coordinates and corresponds with project managers, appraisers, inspectors, surveyors, land planners, property owners, attorneys, companies, developers, title companies, real estate agents, City staff and others.
• Prepares, processes, reviews and maintains: letters, real estate contracts, appraisals, and valuation reports for the City; memos and electronic correspondence for other City departments; agenda item coversheets for the City Council; and transaction summary reports for the City Manager. Maintain files and records of historic, ongoing and proposed properties. Develop and maintain City property inventory and reports of City property and projects for use by various City departments.
• Assures effective communication; assists in interpreting and explaining Federal and state rules and regulations; evaluates and analyzes policies and procedures, and recommends solutions; assures activities are in compliance with all laws, policies and regulations.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Currently enrolled in Public Administration, Land Management, business or related field degree plan or a recent graduate of listed degree plan. 
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License. Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements:

• Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of City information, according to the standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, [5USC § 552A].
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees.
• Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.
• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Must be able to gather and analyze information skillfully.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment and is subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry equipment and materials up to thirty (30) pounds.

Salary : $15