Salary: $109,912.00 - $240,266.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 1964 O/P 2024/04/12 R
Department: ALL DEPARTMENTS
Opening Date: 04/12/2024
Closing Date: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$109,912 to $160,713; $122,168 to $178,586; $132,316 to $193,432; and $147,099 to $215,043
The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $152,256 to $189,151; $164,910 to $204,874; and $193,390 to $240,266
NOTES :

1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
   
2. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
   
3. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf

A Property Manager plans and directs, or assists in planning and directing a comprehensive program of commercial/industrial/public facility real property acquisition, sale, leasing, development (which may include pre-development and redevelopment), appraisal, and property management in a department.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

1. Two years of full-time paid experience in a class at the level of Senior Real Estate Officer with the City of Los Angeles performing duties in the acquisition, sale, leasing (including managing tenant relationships), development (which may include pre-development and/or redevelopment duties), appraisal, or management/maintenance of commercial/industrial/public facility real property; or
   
2. Five years of full-time paid experience, two years of which must be in a supervisory capacity engaged in the commercial, industrial, or non-residential real property appraisal, acquisition, sale, development (which may include pre-development and/or redevelopment duties), leasing activities (including managing tenant relationships) or property management/maintenance.

PROCESS NOTES

1. Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
   
2. Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
   
3. Applicants filing under Requirement #1 using City of Los Angeles experience in a City class other than Senior Real Estate Officer must submit a "Verification of Work Experience" (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience in the acquisition, sale, leasing (including managing tenant relationships), development (which may include pre-development and/or redevelopment duties), appraisal, or management/maintenance of commercial/industrial/public facility real property. The VWE form may be obtained on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/vwe-sup.pdf. Applicants may attach their completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing, or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to e-mail a copy of their completed VWE form to per.appdocs@lacity.org. The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your e-mail, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security number and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.
   
4. Applicants filing under Requirement #2 must list their supervisory experience and dates separately on their application.
   
5. Supervisory capacity is defined as having full-time responsibility over other personnel in the performance of their duties, assigning work to and reviewing the work of subordinates, approving vacation and sick time, and completing employee evaluations.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions:

1. A current Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License issued by the State of California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers.
   
2. A current Right of Way Relocation Assistance Certification (R/W-RAC) issued by the International Right of Way Association (IRWA).

NOTE :
Applicants must attach a copy of their license and/or certificate to the on-line application at the time of filing. The license and/or certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the license and/or certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the license and/or certificate. Applicants who fail to submit the license and/or certificate at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.
WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.
NOTE :
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
Applications must be received by THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.
SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight:
Technical Exercise - 40%
Interview - 60%
The examination will consist of a weighted technical exercise and interview. In the technical exercise, which will consist of written technical problems related to the duties and responsibilities of a Property Manager, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Analytical Ability; Written Communication; Mathematics; including knowledge of: how to calculate ratios and percentages in order to calculate quantities, such as annual income, operating costs, and areas; the tools and methodology for calculating compound interest, amortization periods, and depreciation, including by using tables, computer software, and refinance and appraisal methodology; how to interpret various financial criteria and analyses; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: terms and vocabulary related to the sale, acquisition, management and leasing of property; factors and/or sources to consider when assessing the value of a property for sale, rent, lease or acquisition; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.
The technical exercise will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line technical exercise will be able to take the technical exercise from a remote location (i.e. their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the technical exercise. It is anticipated that the remote proctored technical exercise will be held between JUNE 10, 2024 and JUNE 17, 2024 . Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored technical exercise on-line using a computer by the specified date and time as instructed will not be considered further in this examination.
Candidates must achieve a passing score on the technical exercise and meet the minimum qualifications in order to be invited to the interview
FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.
In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Analytical Ability; Teamwork; Workforce Management; Leadership; Mathematics, including knowledge of: how to interpret various financial criteria and analyses; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: terms and vocabulary related to the sale, acquisition, management and leasing of property; indications of condition of structures and/or improvements to property in order to assess baseline conditions, identify required maintenance and repair, differentiate wear and tear from maintenance and repair, and identify required capital improvements; factors and/or sources to consider when assessing the value of a property for sale, rent, lease or acquisition; types of contracts, such as leases, operating agreements, and concession agreements and/or special contract provisions, commonly used to allow for a third party's occupancy of real property owned or controlled by an agency; contract terms to be negotiated, such as lease rates, compensation, types of indemnity and insurance, environmental responsibilities, operation and maintenance responsibilities, and/or conditions of closing escrow; the process to acquire and/or dispose of property consistent with applicable rules and regulations, including knowledge and understanding of title documents and records, such as title reports, deeds, encumbrances and other conditions impacting title, building and safety permits issues, and previous sale prices; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or on-line
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://personnel.lacity.gov/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Property Manager.
NOTES :

1. This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20.
   
2. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period as provided by Section 1011 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
   
3. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
   
4. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
   
5. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
   
6. Candidates will accrue seniority credit at the rate of 0.10 of a point for each year of service in those City classes which provide qualifying experience for this position. A maximum of one point will be added to the score of the candidate.
   
7. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credit, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding seniority credit as indicated above, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
   
8. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
   
9. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf.

NOTICE:
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html
There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees:
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To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:
-Working E-mail address
-Telephone Number
-Official social security number
I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.
I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.
I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.
I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.

• I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.

02

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.
I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.
I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.
In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

• I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

03

I am currently:

• A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.
• An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.
• An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, without receiving civil service status.
• A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position.
• A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis.
• On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles.
• Not employed with the City of Los Angeles.

04

Requirement #1:
I have the following amount of full-time paid experience in a class at the level of Senior Real Estate Officer with the City of Los Angeles performing duties in the acquisition, sale, leasing (including managing tenant relationships), development (which may include pre-development and/or redevelopment duties), appraisal, or management/maintenance of commercial/industrial/public facility real property:

• Between 1 and 11 months
• Between 12 and 17 months
• Between 18 and 23 months
• 24 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me.

05

Requirement #1:
If you are using work experience with the City of Los Angeles in a class at the level of Senior Real Estate Officer to qualify for this examination, please indicate the class title in the text box below. If this does not apply to you, please type N/A.
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I am using my City of Los Angeles experience to qualify for this examination. I UNDERSTAND I MUST submit a completed Verification of Work Experience (VWE) form. The link to the form can be found at the following link:
Note: Applicants required to submit a VWE form may attach the completed form to their online application at the time of filing or will have seven (7) calendar days from the online submission date to email a copy of their completed VWE form, including the required signatures, to The subject line of your email must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your email, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.

• Yes, I understand that I need to submit a completed VWE form.
• This statement does not apply to me.

07

Requirement #2:
I have the following amount of full-time paid experience engaged in the commercial, industrial, or non-residential real property appraisal, acquisition, sale, development (which may include pre-development and/or redevelopment duties), leasing activities (including managing tenant relationships) or property management/maintenance:

• Between 1 and 23 months
• Between 24 and 53 months
• Between 54 and 59 months
• 60 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me.

08

Requirement #2:
Of the experience I indicated in the previous question, I have the following amount of experience in a supervisory capacity managing a staff engaged in related activities.

• Between 1 and 11 months
• Between 12 and 23 months
• Between 18 and 23 months
• 24 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me.

09

Requirement #2:
If you indicated qualifying experience in the previous question, please describe your experience in a supervisory capacity managing a staff engaged in related activities. In addition, please indicate the dates you gained this experience, number of employees you supervised, their class/job title, and the duties they performed. If this does not apply to you, please type N/A.
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
In accordance with Charter Section 1010(b) and Civil Service Rules 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only candidates possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.

• I have read this statement to its entirety, and I understand it completely to its fullest.

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Selective Certification #1:
I possess a current Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License issued by the State of California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers.
NOTE: Applicants must attach a copy of their license and/or certificate to the on-line application at the time of filing . The license and/or certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the license and/or certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the license and/or certificate. Applicants who fail to submit the license and/or certificate at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.

• Yes
• No

12

Selective Certification #2:
I possess a current Right of Way Relocation Assistance Certification (R/W-RAC) issued by the International Right of Way Association (IRWA).
NOTE: Applicants must attach a copy of their license and/or certificate to the on-line application at the time of filing . The license and/or certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the license and/or certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the license and/or certificate. Applicants who fail to submit the license and/or certificate at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.

• Yes
• No

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IMPORTANT NOTE: I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.
I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.
You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission .

• Yes, I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

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