Posting Date
03/04/26
Application Deadline
03/09/26
Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.00 - $26.93 hourly
Full Pay Range: $21.00 - $32.85 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Real Estate
About the Position
As the Acquisition Management Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Acquisitions Division (ACQ) and report directly to the Right of Way (ROW) Supervisor. In this role, you will serve as an essential partner in coordinating and streamlining division processes that support property acquisition efforts for both the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Flood Control District (FCD).
You will work alongside a dedicated team of Right-of-Way professionals to help ensure projects move forward efficiently and in accordance with established procedures. Through organization, communication, and process coordination, you will contribute to the successful delivery of infrastructure projects that benefit communities across Maricopa County.
If you’re looking for a meaningful opportunity to support impactful public work and be part of a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your career!
About Us
As one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, the Maricopa County Real Estate Department plays a vital role in shaping our community’s future. We partner with departments and agencies across the County to acquire land, facilities, and improvements that support major infrastructure projects and expanding workforce needs. Our team also manages the full lifecycle of County-owned real property from maintaining accurate real estate data to overseeing leases, licenses, and property dispositions. We are an innovative, collaborative, and results-driven team committed to building a strong Maricopa County. Make us your next career move and be part of something that makes a real impact.
Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
- Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
- Two years of experience providing real estate clerical/administrative support for public agency or utility company acquisition and disposition programs, property management programs, and/or title examination/escrow transactions, or a related field
- Associate's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a closely related field
- An equivalent combination of relevant post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire
We Also Value
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration or a closely related field.
- Three years of work experience in any of the following: public sector acquisition or disposition of real estate and real property rights, title and escrow services, and/or real property appraising/assessing
- Experience providing administrative support to management and project teams
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Job Contributions
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, work independently, and in team/group settings
- Coordinate, manage, review, prepare, and upload the Board of Supervisor Agenda and submit agenda items and electronic documents for supervisor review and approval
- Monitors status/tracking of Board meeting dates and Board agenda items, project timelines, deadlines, and other expirations, such as escrow closing and vendor assignments
- Lead in document migration to OnBase repository, Land Management System, records retention, indexing, research, and continued data management of County electronic real estate documents
- Produce and Process (log, enter, route, deliver) documents of routine nature, such as purchase agreements, conveying documents, rights of entry, easements, deeds, license/leases, etc.
- Attend and take meeting notes for all meetings assigned, report writing, and research methods
- Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, and assist the right-of-way staff with various demands
- Assist in or perform ownership and title research
- Participates in the ordering of title and appraisal reports. Monitors the status of title and appraisal due dates and the close of escrow dates
- Maintain positive working relationships with other employees, agencies, clients, customers, and the public
Working Conditions
- The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
- Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time
- Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware: Microsoft Office Suite Products, Teams, OnBase, DocuSign
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.
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