Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Phoenix is a young, progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.

The Finance Department is seeking energetic and dedicated professionals to join their team as a Real Estate Property Specialist. There are three vacancies; two are within the Acquisition/Relocation Section and one is in the Property Management Sections. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Project Manager, Assistant Real Estate Administrator, or Deputy Finance Director.

Duties include:

• Conducting direct negotiations.
• Preparing written reports.
• Preparing transactional documents related to the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of real property.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of leasing principles to manage positive tenant relations and accounts.
• Knowledge of contract negotiation, drafting, and management.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Uniform Act.
• Ability to produce documents written in the English language using proper sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
• Understanding of real property rights and interests.
• Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks at one time with numerous interruptions.
• Familiarity with public infrastructure construction plans, right of way maps, and partial takes.
• Familiarity of appraisals and other types of valuation services.

$49,878.40 - $76,107.20 annually. Candidates may be hired up to $76,107.20 depending upon qualifications.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

• Five years of experience in property and right-of-way acquisition, residential and commercial leasing, title examination, and real property management work,
• Supplemented by courses in business law, real estate principles, or real estate appraisal.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience with Excel spreadsheets including creating formulas and charts.
• Experience in acquiring property for public projects under the threat of eminent domain.
• Experience with report writing, research methods, and real estate market analysis.
• Experience in title examination and title report review.
• Experience in writing and interpreting land surveys and legal descriptions.
• Experience using desktop computer and associated software/data packages to produce reports and conveyance instruments in a prescribed format.

Recruitment closes May 15, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and generates a one time use only list. Once interviews are conducted and candidates are selected, this job posting will be considered closed and candidates will no longer be in consideration for the position applied for. This posting will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Property Specialist, JC:12030, ID# 49944, 5/2/23, USM, DB, Benefits:007.

Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.

City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.