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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Property Agent


FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 17245 Salary Grade: UA7
Approved: October 24, 1997 Last Revised: October 26, 2017


Purpose:
 

Under general supervision, identifies, negotiates, and closes the acquisition of real estate for lease or purchase.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Reviews and analyzes the terms, conditions, and special requirements of deeds, easements, title company issues, contracts, leases, law requirements, property inspections, and various real estate related documents. May negotiate under general supervision.
  2. Maintains leases after execution, inputs lease information into database, and processes monthly lease & utility payments.
  3. Consults with City Attorneys, Budget Office, and other departments. Participates in team and project meetings.
  4. Performs property inspections and monitors compliance with terms and conditions of leases.
  5. Analyzes Commitments for Title Insurance and documentation, including but not limited to, exceptions to title, easements, tax liens, judgments, boundary line agreements, mineral estate, royalty interests, restrictions, probate, deed of trust liens, and bankruptcy documents.
  6. Coordinates and corresponds with project managers, appraisers, inspectors, surveyors, land planners, property owners, attorneys, companies, developers, title companies, real estate agents, and others.
  7. Determines extent of property requirements by examining field notes, engineering plans, and property maps.
  8. Prepares appraisal district data on properties, tracts, and owners by researching, compiling, and analyzing data.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of real estate practices and/or property title clearing and conveyance.
  • Knowledge of City, State, and Federal laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge of construction plans, zoning maps, appraisal district maps, and site plans.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to evaluate contract agreements.
  • Ability to write and interpret real estate legal descriptions.
  • Ability to manage time effectively.
  • Ability to maintain files and keep accurate records.
  • Ability to research and interpret blanket type easements, judgments, boundary line agreements, and other documents.
  • Ability to read and interpret field notes, engineering plans, site plans, and maps.
  • Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to resolve discrepancies.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public dealings.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus two (2) years of related experience in a related field to real estate activities such as buying, selling, mortgage lending, commercial banking/commercial real estate, property management, real estate paralegal experience, or title conveyance.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.