HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft Class Specification - Property AgentPROPERTY AGENT
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Approved: XXX
DEFINITION
Under direction, to perform varied and difficult duties related to the City's real property
including property appraisals, acquisition, sales, leasing, and property management work.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL DUTIES
The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed
by positions assigned to this classification. Examples of duties performed may not
include all required duties.
Manages City's (and component City entities) real property including leasing, rental,
disposal, and demolition of developed property; performs duties related to land
management of undeveloped City owned property to allow for its highest and best use;
appraises real property; participates in the negotiation process for the acquisition, rental,
and sale of land, improvements, right-of-way, and easements for municipal purposes;
negotiates real property development agreements; negotiates and prepares lease
agreements, property use agreements, and other land use arrangements; determines
proper rental rates; tracks the performance of leased or rented property; arranges for
repair and maintenance of rented property to the extent of the City's obligation; inspects
City -owned property to insure compliance with contract conditions and regulations;
examines title claims and clears titles; researches, analyzes and reports conclusions on a
variety of real property issues including appraisal of property rights, lease proposals, land
acquisition, and management activities; prepares City Council presentations, staff reports
and resolutions for abandonments, extinguishments, property purchases and sales, and for
authorizations required to execute leases, deeds, easements, loans, loan subordination and
other agreements; coordinates activities with a variety of City departments; works closely
with appraisers, attorneys, engineers, contractors, utility companies, property owners and
tenants to accomplish property performance goals; manages affordable housing and
economic development projects including grant applications, fmancing, financing options
and portfolio performance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience: Any combination equivalent to training and experience that
could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be qualifying. A
typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: a bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in real estate,
economics, public administration, business administration or related field; and two (2)
years of responsible professional experience working in real property acquisition, sales,
appraisal, or property management. Property management experience must include
ground lease negotiations; preparation of developmental lease packages; or management
of commercial, industrial, or large residential complexes.
Knowledge and Skills in: Principles and practices of real property management,
negotiation, appraisal and acquisition for public purposes, including eminent domain;
pertinent Federal and state and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, zoning
ordinances and guidelines that deal with acquisition, leasing and sale of real property,
contracts, land titles, condemnation proceedings and eminent domain; methods and
techniques of negotiating lease agreements; principles and practices related to performing
property valuations; market data sources and collection techniques; contract preparation
and administration principles and practices; legal instruments used in real estate
transactions; negotiation principles.
Ability to: Interpret and apply Federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations;
effectively negotiate property rights; read and interpret title reports, right-of-way plans,
legal and technical documents, and financial statements; determine proper rental rates and
lease terms; make and interpret mathematical calculations including basic and use of
compound interest tables; work independently; communicate and interact in situations
requiring instruction, persuasion and diplomacy; prepare and maintain accurate records;
establish and maintain working relationships; communicate clearly and concisely, both
verbally and in writing.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license or other means that would allow
for the ability to commute to meetings, conduct site visits, and attend other special events
throughout the county.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions: office and field environment; travel from site to site;
exposure to computer screens; some exposure to dust from paperwork and environment,
temperature swings from air conditioning to outdoors; extensive public contact.
Physical Conditions: on a continuous basis, sit at desk, stand or walk for long periods of
time; perform simple grasping and fine manipulations; use telephone, and write or use a
keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or
less.