Real Property Special Projects Supervisor

Job Description

Oversee and coordinate real property activities including right-of-way, easements, title review, surveys, appraisals, and the acquisition, and disposal of property; implement program goals and objectives and perform a variety of administrative, professional and technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Oversee and coordinate real property projects including right-of-way, easements, title review, surveys, appraisals, and the acquisition, and disposal of property according to applicable rules and regulations as requested by City departments.

• Coordinate with City and other governmental agencies, contract appraisers, project managers and negotiators for City real property acquisitions; prepare required documents for right-of-way acquisition functions; including easements, licenses, plats, and contracts.

• Supervise Real Property agents and contract negotiators in City property acquisition.

• Report to management on property acquisition project status; provide property acquisition cost estimates as required.

• Provide information to the Legal Department for condemnation of properties and settlement negotiations; consult with the legal department in preparation of documents, easements, licenses and contracts as needed.

• Review and approve plats for signature; review, approve and sign in supervisor's absence.

• Assist in determining compensation due to the City as a result of a proposed vacation of City rights-of-way.

• Assist in the formulation of City policies and procedures related to real property issues.

• Respond to requests and inquiries from the public regarding City property information; research City records as needed to provide accurate information.

• Supervise and participate in title, platting and City property research; supervise and participate in the closing of City purchased properties in coordination with the Legal Department and other City departments.

• Participate in the qualifying, selection and quality control of contract appraisers, title searchers and acquisition contractors; specify required duties for contract and City negotiators.

• Participate in preparation and administration of assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Represent the Real Property Division at meetings as requested by the Real Property Manager.

• Advise and consult with other City agencies; prepare required documents and update checklists for right-of-way acquisition functions.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration or real estate; and
Five (5) years of professional real property, real estate, and/or right-of-way experience; and
To include two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience.
Experience working with easements, property acquisition, title research, permitting, real estate contracts, property disposal, negotiations, and survey/plan review is preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Environmental:
Office and field environment; may travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens, inclement weather conditions.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods; light lifting and carrying.