NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE OFFICER (ACQUISITION/RELOCATION)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $143K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, dedicated to enhancing transportation systems. The Principal Real Estate Officer leads right-of-way acquisition and relocation for capital projects, managing staff and consultants to ensure compliance and timely delivery of projects.
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Responsibilities
Performs a broad range of complex, cross-sectional real estate and right-of-way functions
Plans and manages real estate projects
Reviews title reports, appraisals, and similar support documents and reports
Assists management in preparing real estate revenue goals and budget reports estimating real estate related costs
Inspects real estate both in person and using computer programs to document conditions
Evaluates Metro's real estate needs, identifies opportunities to enhance safety and revenues, and recommends policies and procedures to enhance department efficiency and accuracy of management of assets
Prepares written and oral reports, resolutions, correspondence, and legal documents
Represents the department in meetings with other departments/divisions, property owners and tenants, and business and community groups to make presentations or respond to inquiries
Provides oversight and management of outside consultants
Provides leadership, guidance, and advice to staff on complex real estate issues
Provides training to support staff on real estate related functions
Coordinates work activity of both professional and administrative staff when working on special projects
Analyzes property requirements to understand the potential impacts to the property
Prepares appraisal scope of work, reviews real estate appraisals for thoroughness and professional completion, and prepares appraisals as appropriate
Communicates with management and outside counsel regarding issues that are significant in appraisals prepared for property owners For Acquisition/Relocation
Negotiates with property owners or their agents for purchase or voluntary transfer of property
Coordinates with escrow and title companies relative to ownership and conditions of title
Prepares and presents relocation related notices
Reviews and processes relocation claims and payments
Provides oversight on acquisition and relocation delivery milestones
Solicits consultant(s) for the preparation and review of environmental investigation reports For Asset Management
Coordinates use of Metro assets (land) with internal departments
Executes agreements that enable safe, short-term use of or access to Metro land
Manages assets sensibly to reduce Metro expenses for maintenance and upkeep
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
Five years of relevant experience in real estate services, requiring at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment, such as eminent domain, property appraisal review, etc.; experience in municipal government real estate management preferred
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Senior Right of Way Agent (SRWA) Designation preferred
For an Appraiser's position, a California Real Estate Appraiser License is required
Preferred
Experience providing Right of Way services in compliance with local, state, and federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act (URA)
Experience managing project tasks including: managing milestone schedules, budgets and risks, and authoring reports for project progress
Experience reading and interpreting right of way plans, title reports and appraisals
Experience leading right of way engineering analysis and cost estimating for major freeway and transit corridor projects
Experience preparing and reviewing full suites of right of way acquisition and relocation documents for complex infrastructure projects
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
Group Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Holidays
Time off with Pay (TOWP)
Pension Plan
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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