Senior Real Estate Agent-Limited

Join the City of FresnoCome join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno!Want to see what it's like to work here? Explore our We Work For You video series to discover the real stories, passion, and purpose of the team behind Fresno's success.Position DescriptionThe City of Fresno is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Limited Senior Real Estate Agent to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will provide direct oversight of the City's property lease portfolio, guiding complex property management activities that support the City's long-term development, asset management, and operational objectives. The successful candidate will lead advanced negotiation and property management functions.This position places a strong emphasis on:Complex lease negotiations with diverse commercial, industrial, and specialty tenantsDrafting and developing complex leases and related agreementsCreating and refining contract language for clarity, compliance, and enforceabilityExecuting and overseeing contract agreements, ensuring terms are properly implementedEnforcing compliance with contract and lease provisions through consistent monitoring and follow-upDeveloping and maintaining a formal lease collection and tracking process to support operational accuracy and financial accountabilityAdditional responsibilities include marketing City-owned properties, conducting detailed appraisals, and performing cost analyses.Full job description available at: assignment is expected to last up to six (6) months but may be extended upon approval by the City Manager. Acceptance by the candidate and appointment to this limited assignment is in no way a guarantee of permanent employment. The selected incumbent will receive benefits as afforded to Unit 13 employee's but will not participate in the City's Retirement Plan.The current vacancy exists in the General Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.The RequirementsThese are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify.To qualify, an applicant must have:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in real estate, public administration, economics, or closely related field;ANDThree (3) years of experience in the appraisal of, and negotiation for the acquisition, disposition of land improvements and property rights. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation will be rejected.Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.Eligibles certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.The Selection ProcessThe selection process may consist of the following:APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to the oral examination. The selection will be based upon those applications which demonstrate the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.ORAL EXAM - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related Oral Examination which may evaluate each candidate's knowledge in the methods of appraisal of land and buildings, rules and regulations related to redevelopment activities, preparing comprehensive reports, and maintaining effective working relationships or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Senior Real Estate Agent. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.The Oral Exam date is tentatively scheduled for week of October 26, 2026.The City reserves the right to amend any phase of the examination process should there be a limited number of successful candidates. Should such amendment be exercised, a candidate's final score and placement on the eligible list would be based upon the completed examination phase(s).Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points. Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.How To ApplyFor information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io in advance of the examination.BenefitsBargaining Unit 13Management Non-Confidential and Non-Management ConfidentialCity of Fresno Profession Employees Association (CFPEA)BENEFIT - DESCRIPTIONHEALTH INSURANCE - The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.ANNUAL LEAVE - 15.5 – 20 hours per month based on years of service with cash out provisions.LIFE INSURANCE - Benefit equal to annual salary with a maximum of $150,000; premium paid by the City.SUPPLEMENTAL SICK - 40 hours per fiscal year.80 hours lifetime maximum.MANAGEMENT LEAVE - 60 hours per fiscal year with cash out provisions, for exempt employees only.HOLIDAYS - 10 City-observed annual holidays, plus birthday and 2 personal days.LONG TERM DISABILITY - Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.BUS PASSES - Provided to Supervisors in FAX Operations.BILINGUAL PREMIUM - $100 per month upon approved certificationHEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and otherqualifiedleave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.RETIREMENT -City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. 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