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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MISSION STATEMENT: Provide the community with quality services, maintain and improve our public infrastructures and facilities, and support the preservation of Marin’s unsurpassed beauty.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Temporary/Contingent:
There is one full-time, temporary-contingent short-term vacancy for this position that is expected to last approximately six (6) months. Temporary-contingent positions are eligible for limited benefits. For more information about temporary-contingent benefits, visit our County benefits page .
The Real Property Agent I is the entry level in the Real Property Agent series. The incumbent will receive supervision of their work and perform routine activities in various real property assignments. The Real Estate Division within the Department of Public Works provides a variety of real estate services to client divisions, departments, other government agencies, and the general public. This position will perform routine real estate tasks including, but not limited to, property acquisitions, lease negotiations, property management functions, property exchanges, abandonments, and professional services contracts. Customer service and negotiation skills will become stronger as working with internal and external clients are key to success in this position. Close supervision and frequent review of work decreases as an incumbent demonstrates increased proficiency in assigned tasks.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
Our highly qualified candidate has a positive attitude and is a team player. They have strong, effective, and persuasive communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with peers, consulting professionals, and members of the public. Additionally, following and providing written and oral directions and procedures are qualities on our ideal candidate. They are comfortable with technology and have familiarity with Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. They have knowledge of principles of real estate title, appraisal, leasing, purchase, and sale of real property along with legal instruments used in real property transactions such as contracts, deeds, leases, licenses, escrow documents, and title reports. Skills in time management and ability to work independently are important to be successful as well as having excellent judgement and decision-making skills. Lastly, our ideal candidate will need to understand and acknowledge that this job class requires travel between various County and business-related locations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:- Principles of real estate title, appraisal, leasing, purchase, and sale of real property
- Legal instruments used in real property transactions such as contracts, deeds, leases, licenses, escrow documents, and title reports
Ability to:- Follow written and oral directions and procedures
- Write clearly and concisely
- Communicate orally in an effective and persuasive manner
- Apply concepts of business math and basic statistics
- Maintain effective working relationships with the public, property owners, elected officials, department heads, co-workers, consultants, and others in sensitive communications, negotiations, and relations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Accounting, Law, or a related field.
Two years of recent experience working in a real property or real estate capacity that involved real property and real estate appraisal, acquisition, or property management experience and which provided the knowledge and abilities listed below may substitute for the education requirement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Stephen Schoengarth, Human Resources Analyst, at 415-473-6946.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 12/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Marin County
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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