Real Property Specialist

Position Description

Final Filing Date: Monday, April 27, 2026

Exam#: 26/14C74/03MZ

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department seeks to fill a current Real Property Specialist vacancy. Under general direction, the incumbent will plan, organize and direct a program of real property management, including acquisition, leasing, and disposition; and complete related work as required.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Negotiate for the acquisition and disposition of real property. Negotiate leases for county occupancy; establish and maintain a monitoring system for leased facilities; negotiate sales and purchasing of real property rights (fee title, easement, right of entry).
• Negotiate revenue leases for county-owned property; establish and maintain a monitoring system to ensure compliance with lease requirements; retain open communication between landlord and tenants; address any maintenance questions.
• Maintain inventory and related records of county-owned real property, including maps and property descriptions, and maintain records of all leased property.
• Conduct property management and feasibility studies; prepare analyses of fees and rates; and prepare periodic reports on real property revenues, expenditures, projections and program objectives.
• Conduct short-term and long-term studies to estimate real estate needs and space requirements for office and other physical facilities by Monterey County departments and activities, including acquisition, disposition, grant and Certificate of Participation (COP) activities.
• May select, train, supervise and evaluate performance of subordinate staff when assigned for special projects and task assignments.
• Prepare Board of Supervisor, Closed Session, and other reports for approval and compliance of real property related projects and documents.
• Assist with the development of Real Property related service standard agreements to perform outside reports, analysis’s, appraisals, among others.
• Monitor the availability of surplus land to arrange for its advantageous use or disposition so as to enhance revenue to the county.
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker as required

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Real Property Specialist .

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Principles, practices of state, federal and local laws and regulations applicable to acquisition, disposal and leasing of real property.
• Current principles and practices of property appraisal, negotiations, acquisition, leasing and disposition.
• Principles and techniques of management including program planning, implementation and administration.
• Communication skills and techniques for data collection and the preparation of written or oral reports.

Skill and Ability to:

• Collect, interpret and evaluate data; identify and evaluate abstract and specific variables; use principles of inductive and deductive reasoning to validate conclusions and define and select alternatives.
• Rationalize and project the consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
• Formulate policies; plan, coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement decisions; analyze situations and to select appropriate courses of action.
• Interact with personnel at all organizational levels and, on occasion, function in stressful situations requiring diplomacy, persuasion and negotiation.
• Act as liaison to advise and/or resolve differences between County departments and/or outside agencies.
• Initiate, plan and complete work assignments with minimum of direction.
• Coordinate and direct the activities of property acquisition and/or leasing to meet assigned project goals and objectives.
• Maintain records and prepare reports; speak and write effectively.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

AND

Experience :
Five (5) years of broad and progressively responsible professional-level experience working in real property acquisition, commercial leasing and/or property management.

Additional Information

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the X Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty , by

Final Filing Date: Monday, April 27, 2026 , 11:59 PM(PST)

Or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department
Attn: Marlene Zamudio, Human Resources Analyst
1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901
Email: zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov
Phone: (831) 755-4893 Fax: (831) 784-5603

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions

Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application .

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Marlene Zamudio , Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-4893, or zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov .

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 4/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

• 

• Monterey County Human Resources

Show more