Franchise Program Agent (Real Property Agent III)

King County's Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking a real estate professional to support our utility franchise program. The Franchise Program Agent (Real Property Agent III) is a senior level position within the Real Estate Services Section, Property Control unit and is responsible for administering right of way franchise agreements, including moderately complex negotiations of utility franchise agreements and franchise compensation. This person will work closely with the franchise program Real Property Agent IV to plan work, develop and document the program and procedures, monitor schedules and budgets, and report various aspects of the program. Responsibilities Negotiate complex franchise terms and conditions with utilities for use of County Road rights‑of‑way. Prepare legislative and other documents necessary for processing franchise applications, through King County Council review and execution. Coordinate review with and input from County agencies before, during, and after the negotiation process. Implement and administer executed franchise agreements by educating King County agencies, resolving conflicts, and taking other steps to support compliance with the terms and conditions of franchise agreements. Conduct research related to franchise and road right‑of‑way issues and facilitate resolution among competing priorities. Support documentation of standard work. Qualifications Experience negotiating and administering complex binding agreements. Understanding of general contract terms and conditions and principles of contract interpretation. Advanced oral and written communication, problem‑solving, analytical, and investigative research skills. Experience in facilitation, conflict resolution, and customer service. Regular user of Microsoft Office software. Desire to make a positive impact. Desired Qualifications Experience negotiating and administering terms and conditions of utility franchise agreements for use of road rights‑of‑way. Knowledge of utility franchise terms and conditions. Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to use of road rights‑of‑way. Special Requirements The selected candidate must complete an annual "Financial Disclosure Statement" in accordance with the King County Code of Ethics. Reference checks must be completed successfully. Equal Employment Opportunity King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. #J-18808-Ljbffr King County