Property Agent

The City of Modesto's Public Works Department currently has an opportunity for a Property Agent. This position is responsible to negotiate agreements for the acquisition and purchase of real property for the City; to secure right-of-way, easements and leases; to manage real property owned by the City; and to provide relocation services for individuals displaced by land acquisition. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in the acquisition of right-of-ways, coordinating the relocation of utility services, and working in a team environment in support of Capital Improvement Projects. The ability to read civil engineering plans and to understand the principles of accounting, insurance, and risk management are also essential to the success of the incumbent to this position.

 

Some essential functions of this position include:

  Negotiate with property owners and their attorneys regarding acquisition of property for municipal purposes. Prepare contracts and agreements regarding property acquisition for review by the City Attorney. Confer with administrative or appropriate personnel regarding acquisition policies and strategies, zoning, land use and negotiation problems. Lease City-owned property and prepare lease agreements; respond to questions regarding lease information.

 

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in negotiation, valuation, transfer, and management of real property or related experience and the equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, economics, engineering or a related field is required. Apply by 5:00pm on June 6, 2008 online at www.modestogov.com or send a completed City of Modesto application to P.O. Box 642 Modesto, CA  95353. Call (209) 577-5402 for further information. EOE