Real Property Special Projects Supervisor

About the Role

Oversee and coordinate real property activities including right-of-way, easements, title review, surveys, appraisals, and the acquisition and disposal of property. Implement program goals and objectives and perform a variety of administrative, professional, and technical tasks in support of the assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate real property projects including right-of-way, easements, title review, surveys, appraisals, and the acquisition and disposal of property according to applicable rules and regulations as requested by City departments.
• Coordinate with City and other governmental agencies, contract appraisers, project managers, and negotiators for City real property acquisitions; prepare required documents for right-of-way acquisition functions, including easements, licenses, plats, and contracts.
• Supervise Real Property agents and contract negotiators in City property acquisition.
• Report to management on property acquisition project status; provide property acquisition cost estimates as required.
• Provide information to the Legal Department for condemnation of properties and settlement negotiations; consult with the legal department in preparation of documents, easements, licenses, and contracts as needed.
• Review and approve plats for signature; review, approve, and sign in supervisor's absence.
• Assist in determining compensation due to the City as a result of a proposed vacation of City rights-of-way.
• Assist in the formulation of City policies and procedures related to real property issues.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the public regarding City property information; research City records as needed to provide accurate information.
• Supervise and participate in title, platting, and City property research; supervise and participate in the closing of City purchased properties in coordination with the Legal Department and other City departments.
• Participate in the qualifying, selection, and quality control of contract appraisers, title searchers, and acquisition contractors; specify required duties for contract and City negotiators.
• Participate in preparation and administration of assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• Represent the Real Property Division at meetings as requested by the Real Property Manager.
• Advise and consult with other City agencies; prepare required documents and update checklists for right-of-way acquisition functions.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration or real estate.
• Five (5) years of professional real property, real estate, and/or right-of-way experience, including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience working with easements, property acquisition, title research, permitting, real estate contracts, property disposal, negotiations, and survey/plan review is preferred.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

• Office and field environment; may travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens and inclement weather conditions.
• Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods; light lifting and carrying.