What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Specialist II position at City of Colorado Springs?
As a Real Estate Specialist II, you will support the City of Colorado Springs by managing real estate transactions and processes that further public projects and community growth. In this journey-level role, you will utilize your expertise in real property acquisitions, easements, property disposals, and legal documentation to ensure compliance with city policies and legal standards. This position requires excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve results.
This position is subject to budget required furloughs implemented in the 2026 calendar year.
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- Facilitate negotiations and manage transactions for real property interests.
- Review and prepare legal documents, including deeds, easements, and agreements, ensuring compliance with city standards.
- Conduct property research, interpret title reports, and review surveys and legal descriptions.
- Collaborate with developers, property owners, engineers, surveyors, attorneys, and internal departments to support real estate needs and resolve issues.
- Track and maintain real estate records, prepare and maintain acquisition files, and prepare files for audits.
- Prepare market analyses and value assessments for real property transactions.
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:
Real estate principles, practices, and laws governing property transactions.
Legal documentation, including deeds, easements, surveys, and title reports.
GIS programs and research tools for property analysis.
Modern office technology, including Microsoft Office and web-based tools.
Ability to:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with diverse stakeholders.
Analyze and interpret legal documents.
Collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
Manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Provide exceptional customer service.
Take initiative, think strategically, and communicate effectively.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in real estate, business administration, finance, or related field.
- Three (3) years of full-time professional experience in real estate services or related field.
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.- Experience with GIS programs and property research tools.
- Experience with city government processes, policies, and codes related to real estate.
- Experience managing complex property transactions.
Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@ColoradoSprings.gov with any questions about this role.
Salary : $66,042 - $79,282