Real Property Agent I/II

Job ID: 2026-08-27 filing deadline. Open to all qualified candidates.

About the Role

Under immediate supervision (I) or general direction (II), performs progressively complex and varied work in the practice of Real Estate as it relates to the appraisal, acquisition, property management, leasing, relocation assistance, and disposal of real property for public use. Identifies utilities in conflict with proposed public projects and coordinates their timely relocation, including determination of prior rights and preparation of relocation agreements. May assist in County service area administration and the administration of County public utility franchises.

At each successive level, the project scope and political exposure or sensitivity increases, and incumbents perform more difficult and complex assignments with less supervision. Real Property Agent I is the entry/trainee level classification; Real Property Agent II is the journey-level classification.

Pay

• Real Property Agent I: $31.46 - $44.58 hourly
• Real Property Agent II: $2,795.09 - $3,921.44 biweekly

Responsibilities

• Negotiates terms of property acquisitions and lease agreements for public use.
• Prepares permits, licenses, deeds, agreements, leases, contracts, conveyances, and other legal documents.
• Maintains records on project assignments.
• Appraises property and property improvements to prepare cost estimates and for acquisition purposes.
• Relates project proposals and goals to property owners or their representatives.
• Assists with the preparation of Board letters and reports on current acquisitions and condemnations.
• Checks title to real property.
• Provides escrow functions for completing the recording of deeds, clearing title, and disbursing funds.
• Performs other related duties as required.

In addition, Real Property Agent II also:

• Coordinates proposals and other legal aspects of transactions with County Counsel’s Office.
• Prepares and/or reviews narrative appraisals for purposes of acquisitions.
• May analyze and evaluate properties and project plans for conformity to public needs and recommend revisions.
• May administer the County service area and franchise administration functions.

Real Property Agent I is eligible for overtime compensation. Real Property Agent II is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Requirements

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

Education & Experience

Any combination of experience and education which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities can be obtained by:

• Real Property Agent I: Possession of a Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, economics, public administration, political science, or a related field.
• Real Property Agent II: Possession of a Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, economics, public administration, political science, or a related field; AND two (2) years of experience performing duties equivalent to a Real Property Agent I at the County of Ventura.

Substitution: The bachelor's degree may be substituted with year-for-year related work experience in appraisal, acquisition, property management, property leasing, and relocation assistance service with a public agency, consulting firm, or private company.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Qualifications

Desired

• Experience in appraisal, acquisition, property management, leasing of real property, relocation assistance, and disposal of real property for a public-sector entity.
• Experience assisting with preparation of Board letters.
• Successful completion of coursework in areas such as Appraisal, Asset Management, Negotiation/Acquisition, Relocation Assistance, Environmental, Law, Engineering, and/or Uniform Act offered by the International Right of Way Association, the Appraisal Institute, or by an accredited college or university.
• Certificate in Real Estate or substantial equivalent coursework.
• Registration as a Senior Member, International Right of Way Association (IRWA).
• Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI) and possession of any designation recognized by the Appraisal Institute.

Skills

Knowledge

• Some (I) to considerable (II) knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate acquisitions, appraisal, and property management for public entities.
• Some (I) to considerable (II) knowledge of laws, legal codes, and governmental regulations applicable to real estate and eminent domain.
• Some knowledge of the basic principles of civil engineering as they relate to the acquisition of right-of-way projects.

Abilities

• Skilled at time management, complex problem solving, active listening, judgment and decision making, negotiating/reconciling differences, and written and verbal communication both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction drawings as they relate to the acquisition of right-of-way for public projects.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to resolve conflicts, interact effectively with the public, and make recommendations and solve problems.

Benefits

• Educational Incentive: 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
• Bilingual Incentive: Eligible for a bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Proficiency levels by exam are $0.69 per hour (Level I); $1.00 per hour (Level II); or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
• Vacation Accrual: New regular, full-time employees accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 5 years of service; accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 20 years of service, topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
• Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule: Compressed work (e.g., 9/80 or 4/10 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for some positions, subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.
• Annual Leave Redemption: After 14,560 hours of continuous service, an employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
• Sick Leave: Full-time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours, balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
• Deferred Compensation: Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan, with up to a 3% match on 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans: Full-time employees receive a flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626.86 annually to offset the purchase of medical insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Employee only: $463.99 per biweekly pay period
  • Employee plus one dependent: $834.32 per biweekly pay period
  • Employee plus family: $1,024.11 per biweekly pay period
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Choice of participation in Flexible Spending Accounts for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan: Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. Reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems such as PERS.
• Holidays: 12 paid days per year, including a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, and Wellness Program.