Real Estate Program Manager

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Under general direction of the City Attorney and legal staff, coordinates all aspects of real estate acquisition and disposition for City utility, capital and development-related projects and various other complex real estate transactions.

Applicants are required to attach a resume and cover letter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Supervises assigned city staff, including Real Estate Coordinator

• Coordinates complex acquisitions of real property rights for construction, maintenance, expansion and operation of public utility and capital improvement projects in compliance with law and City policies.

• Plans, identifies and analyzes nature of property rights required by the City.

• Selects and manages consultants and vendors (i.e., right-of-way negotiation/acquisition agents, surveyors, appraisers, attorneys, title companies, etc.).

• Reviews invoices, analyzes costs, and recommends payment.

• Negotiates with landowners and their representatives; responds to their concerns/requests.

• Assists condemnation attorney with acquiring land rights through the process of eminent domain.

• Represents the city in condemnation and special commissioner hearings.

• Estimates right-of-way and easement costs for budgeting purposes.

• Plans, organizes, and prepares/reviews real estate documents for negotiations and closings.

• Performs title research and curative work; recommends solutions to resolve closing issues.

• Assists engineers and land planners with route and site selection, project coordination/monitoring.

• Provides survey and appraisal permission, notification and assessment/evaluation.

• Drafts for attorney review, reviews, and proofreads legal documents in connection with City real estate matters; responds to open records requests to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with State law and City policies.

• Assists City Attorney and legal staff with real estate matters and the selection of outside legal counsel for complex/specialized real estate matters.

• Prepares, presents and makes recommendations to City Council and advisory boards and commissions concerning real estate matters, both in public and in executive session.

• Manages the processing of abandonment of City street right-of-way and/or easements in connection with utility and development-related projects

• Administers and coordinates licenses to encroach.

• Communicates with the public.

• Serves as the Real Estate Department’s records manager for real estate transactions.

• Serves as a resource to City staff, the Georgetown development community and general public concerning past and present City real estate matters.

• Supports Planning Department on platting issues.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge of:

• Real estate practices, right-of-way negotiation/acquisition procedures and documentation.

• State and local real estate law, municipal codes, ordinances and policies.

• Title agency procedures, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 and Texas Senate Bill 18.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Evaluating contracts and real estate conveyance documents.

• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

• Writing, drafting, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting legal documents and real estate conveyance documents.

• Negotiating with landowners for the acquisition of real property.

• Public speaking/presentation.

• Managing and completing projects within required schedules.

• Making prompt decisions and developing new and relative ideas for providing a high-quality product and exemplary customer service.

• Working independently, without direct supervision.

• Exercising good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all public dealings.

• Reading extensive volume of real estate and legal documents; understanding related terminology.

• Drafting a variety of documents including legal terminology in simple readable style.

• Performing calculations for real estate transactions and budget purposes.

• Analyzing real estate and legal documents and processes.

• Using computer and a variety of PC software.

• Advising senior City management and Council concerning best practices related to acquisition of real estate.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history. ​

• Must obtain the International Right of Way Association Professional Designation – SR/WA (Senior Right of Way Agent) within five years of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.

Hiring Range: $83,382.52 - $104,457.60, annually.

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