Property Technician II - City

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Property Technician II - City

Oklahoma City, OK, United States

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PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:Pay Range: 513NEHourly Rate: $30.94 - $47.30 FLSA Status: Non-ExemptThe normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUNDWhen completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position. Completion of the application questions is required. Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position. Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.Each application submission is reviewed independently. For detailed information about the City's hiring and background processes, check out the: Quick Guide to Hiring and Background ChecksIf you have questions, check out the: Frequently Asked QuestionsTOTAL REWARDSAt the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life. We offer:Competitive payAn average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirementA comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and developmentExplore all the ways we invest in you: City of Oklahoma City Total RewardsDEPARTMENTAL INFORMATIONThe Property Technician II position is in the Right-of-Way Group, Infrastructure Project Management Section. The position researches, negotiates, and acquires easement rights and property generally related to General Obligation (GO) Bonds. The responsibilities include property title research, plotting legal descriptions, and reading and comprehending right-of-way and construction plans. Also, the person holding this position is required to maintain professional communications with key stakeholders including but not limited to property owners, right-of-way acquisition contractors, survey contractors, project managers, legal representatives, land appraisers, and architecture and engineering firms. JOB SUMMARYThis position is located in Project Management Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Property Technician II must possess knowledge of the legal guidelines, code, ordinances, City policy, and administrative procedures that govern the acquisition, lease, and/or utilization of public and private property. Essential job functions include: making determinations of property dispositions and/or ownership, applying working knowledge of legal guidelines to acquire and/or dispose of City or private property; negotiating values for property acquisitions; planning and organizing duties related to property acquisition; facilitating the procurement, compilation, and processing of acquisitions or dispositions of property; maintaining accurate work records for property utilization and contracts; determining (occasionally required) the nature and extent of proposed land acquisitions by performing research to determine monetary charges to be levied to property owners; performing county records research to establish legal ownership and equitable interest in properties and reviewing research complied by Property Technician and administrative staff. The work frequently involves extensive public contact. Well-developed skill in verbal and written communication, the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy is necessary to attain full agreement with property owners and various City and County officials. Assignments are both general and specific in nature and may be received in verbal or written form. The work product is periodically checked while in progress by the immediate supervisor and is reviewed upon completion for accuracy of final results. VETERANS PREFERENCEHonorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum of two (2) years of experience in acquiring or disposing of property.Knowledge of acquisition and/or disposal of City or private property.Knowledge of current legal guidelines and procedures used to acquire and/or dispose of City or private property.Skill in maintaining a routine with frequent interruptions.Skill in oral and written negotiations with property owners.Skill in verbal and written communication.Skills in basic property and land research and investigative skills.Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy when relating to others.Ability to comprehend and explain technical information to the public.Ability to comprehend effects and ramifications of property transactions and keeping accurate records.Ability to make independent determinations of property disposition and/or ownership.Ability to read/utilize maps and interpret legal documents.Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in property title research.Experience in plotting legal descriptions.Ability to accurately read and comprehend right-of-way and construction plans.Skill in maintaining accurate property acquisition records.Skill in managing multiple property acquisitions concurrently.COMPETENCIESOne City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented) (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed; (7) [Core Value One City, One Team] shares information, resources and solutions across departments; (8) [Core Value One City, One Team] asks for help early and offers it often; (9) [Core Value One City, One Team] collaborates across teams before decisions are made.Service First (Customer Centric) (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind; (5) [Core Value Service First] acts quickly and follows through until the job is complete; (6) [Core Value Service First] serves everyone with genuine respect, diligence and professionalism; (7) [Core Value Service First] makes decisions with the people we serve in mind.Respect Always (Leads Through Influence) (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative). (6) [Core Value Respect Always] listens with curiosity and speaks with care; (7) [Core Value Respect Always] embraces different perspectives and lived experiences; (8) [Core Value Respect Always] gives feedback constructively and receives it openly. Own the Outcome (Execution and Results) (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission; (11) [Core Value Own the Outcome] takes initiative to fix it or