What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Representative II position at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California?
This Real Estate Representative II position requires intermediate level experience and will assist with real property acquisitions for water supply, conveyance, storage, and infrastructure reliability and protection projects.
The typical duties of the Real Estate Representative II include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist with research and analyze title reports and property records to determine rights, interests and encumbrances; Assist with negotiating with property owners; Assist with the preparation and review of high-quality technical documents such as easements, deeds, licenses, permits, leases, written reports, correspondence and other similar documents; Assist with conducting market analyses and feasibility studies; Assist with performing inspections to identify and verify physical property location and salient characteristics; Assists with the preparation of project cost and schedule estimates for Real Property Acquisition involvement on Capital Improvement Projects; Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders both orally and in writing; Assist with reviewing engineering plans; Assist with providing solutions and recommendations on price and terms; Assist with the relocation of residential and non-residential property owners under Uniform Relocation Act; May assist with the coordination of surplus property dispositions pursuant to the requirements to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) under the Surplus Lands Act, and Metropolitan Administrative Codes and procedures.
Applicants at this level must understand real estate principles for negotiations and standards of practice and adhere to ethical standards for the right-of-way profession.
The following experience and designations are not required, but desirable: work experience with a public or quasi-public agency in the areas of real property rights acquisition, appraisal, eminent domain, and relocation assistance; a California real estate sales license; a California General Appraisal License; a designation from the International Right of Way Association; work experience in real estate title, escrow, or real estate law; a degree in real estate, public administration, business administration, marketing, project management, or management.
Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday with every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6:00 am and end times are no later than 6:00 pm.
Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.
Travel: This position will require travel to various District facilities throughout the service area, sometimes requiring overnight stay in the project area.
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
To view the full job description click here: Real Estate Representative II
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience; of which two years must have been at the Real Estate Representative I level (or higher).
Relevant experience is defined as assisting with acquisitions and negotiations of real estate transactions.
Certifications, Licenses, And Registration Requirements
Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:
Licenses: Valid California Class C Driver License or equivalent that allows you to drive in the course of your employment (Required at the time of application)
Benefits:
About MWD:
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).
The typical duties of the Real Estate Representative II include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist with research and analyze title reports and property records to determine rights, interests and encumbrances; Assist with negotiating with property owners; Assist with the preparation and review of high-quality technical documents such as easements, deeds, licenses, permits, leases, written reports, correspondence and other similar documents; Assist with conducting market analyses and feasibility studies; Assist with performing inspections to identify and verify physical property location and salient characteristics; Assists with the preparation of project cost and schedule estimates for Real Property Acquisition involvement on Capital Improvement Projects; Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders both orally and in writing; Assist with reviewing engineering plans; Assist with providing solutions and recommendations on price and terms; Assist with the relocation of residential and non-residential property owners under Uniform Relocation Act; May assist with the coordination of surplus property dispositions pursuant to the requirements to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) under the Surplus Lands Act, and Metropolitan Administrative Codes and procedures.
Applicants at this level must understand real estate principles for negotiations and standards of practice and adhere to ethical standards for the right-of-way profession.
The following experience and designations are not required, but desirable: work experience with a public or quasi-public agency in the areas of real property rights acquisition, appraisal, eminent domain, and relocation assistance; a California real estate sales license; a California General Appraisal License; a designation from the International Right of Way Association; work experience in real estate title, escrow, or real estate law; a degree in real estate, public administration, business administration, marketing, project management, or management.
Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday with every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6:00 am and end times are no later than 6:00 pm.
Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.
Travel: This position will require travel to various District facilities throughout the service area, sometimes requiring overnight stay in the project area.
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
To view the full job description click here: Real Estate Representative II
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience; of which two years must have been at the Real Estate Representative I level (or higher).
Relevant experience is defined as assisting with acquisitions and negotiations of real estate transactions.
Certifications, Licenses, And Registration Requirements
Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:
Licenses: Valid California Class C Driver License or equivalent that allows you to drive in the course of your employment (Required at the time of application)
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
- Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
- Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and advancement opportunities
- Excellent working environment
- Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
- Public transportation reimbursements
- On-site fitness center
About MWD:
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).