Real Estate Representative II (Planning & Acquisition Unit)

In the role of Real Estate Representative II, you will be assisting with negotiating real estate transactions with public agencies and private property owners; assisting with researching and analyzing title reports and public records; assisting with preparing high quality technical documents, and administering them to ensure compliance; assisting with preparing cost studies and conducting market analyses and feasibility studies; assisting with relocating property owners or tenants; assisting with eminent domain procedures, and assisting with disposing of surplus property pursuant to the requirements of the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

 

In the Real Estate Representative II position, you will demonstrate your experience by assisting with real property and/or real property rights acquisitions for water supply, conveyance, and storage purposes in support of infrastructure reliability and protection projects, and will also assist with surplus property dispositions for landholdings that are no longer necessary.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.

 

Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday/Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Initial start time will be 7:30 am to 5:15 pm with flexibility in start times no earlier than 6 am and end times no later than 6 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 project sites and/or District facilities throughout the service area, and sometimes seminars or conferences.

 

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 QUALIFICATIONSEducation 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.

 

Relevant Experience is defined as: assisting with negotiating real estate transactions; assisting with real property acquisitions or rights of way through permits, licenses, or leases; assisting with dispositions; and assisting with the preparation of appraisals or cost studies, or a combination of both.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTSEmployees 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

 

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

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

 

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