Property Specialist - Real Estate Division

ABOUT THIS POSITION Recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best-In-State Employers for the past two years, the City of Phoenix strives to be an employer of choice. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards. With more than 14,000 employees working across 41 departments, the City of Phoenix also offers the opportunity for career growth and advancement. Join our team and be a part of building the Phoenix of tomorrow! The Property Specialist is responsible for preparing materials necessary for the acquisition, sale or lease for real property and providing relocation assistance and payments, using state law, city policies and federal guidelines. Duties include supervising direct negotiations, managing City-owned property, preparing written reports, requests for Council Action on acquisition, locating available standard living accommodations and suitable business facilities that are within the ability to pay of the prospective tenant or owner and matching displaced persons' needs with resources from various outside agencies and organizations. Work also includes calculation of replacement housing payments for residential owners, tenants, moving re-establishments and in lieu of payments for businesses. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Project Manager, Real Estate Program Manager and Deputy Finance Director. Essential Functions: * Creates and updates a complete, accurate file on each parcel of land. * Examines appraisals, construction plans, and right-of-way maps and compares these with existing physical conditions. * Prepares and submits documents necessary for payment of City purchased real property and improvements. * Initiates escrow accounts for improvements and land purchased or sold by the City and works closely with escrow agents and others until account is closed. * Interacts and coordinates work with developers, appraisers, consultants, engineers and attorneys. * Prepares and supervises the compilation of reports for management, executive level review and/or City Council Action. * Negotiates to acquire real property for the City by purchase, donation, and condemnation (eminent domain). * Secures rights of entry, purchase agreements, deeds, easements, releases, and consents for whole and partial parcel acquisitions. * Provides business owners, property owners, and residents with relocation assistance and payments. * Locates suitable and available housing or business facilities that meet the financial constraints of the displacees. * Calculates replacement housing payments and moving re-establishment costs for residential owners and tenants and in lieu of payments for businesses. * Investigates the displacees' family composition, economic situation, housing needs, etc., to assist in preparing to relocate. * Maintains regular and reliable attendance. * Demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity. * Directs and assists in the completion of forms and documents necessary to obtain relocation assistance; Meets with property owners, business owners, and project housing area residents regarding their relocation. * Directs the relocation of residents and businesses utilizing property acquisition and project management schedules. * Establishes and updates detailed records of each relocation. * Performs physical inventories at displacees' units. * Estimates labor or material costs for negotiated moves. * Provides counseling to families and/or refers them to social service agencies. * Works more than forty hours in a workweek without additional compensation to perform assigned job duties, including weekends, evenings, early morning hours, and holidays as required. IDEAL CANDIDATE * Ability to perform acquisition and relocation duties in accordance with state, city and federal guidelines, and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Property Acquisitions Act of 1970. * Familiarity with public infrastructure construction plans and right-of-way maps. * Understanding of right-of-way acquisition and related government contracts. * An ability to understand and interpret title reports. * Skill in report writing and research methods. * Understanding of government acquisition, relocation, and lease contracts. * Familiarity of appraisals and market rents. * Working knowledge and understanding of the Uniform Act. SALARY Pay Range: $72,966.40 to $102,668.80 annually. Hiring Range: $72,966.40 to $84,468.80 annually. Pay Range Explanation: * Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. * Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 057. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance. * Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. * Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. * Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. * When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page. BENEFITS A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: * Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information * 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions * Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans * Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan * Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually * Dental, vision, and life insurance options * Employer paid long-term disability * Free Bus/light rail pass * Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year * Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days * Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period * Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Five years experience in property and right-of-way acquisition, residential and commercial leasing, title examination, and real property management work, * supplemented by courses in business law, real estate principles or real estate appraisal, * Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. * All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. * Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. * For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here. * The City job description can be found here. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: * Experience working with infrastructure design plans. * Experience using desktop computer and associated real estate data sources such as the Multiple Listing Service, Costar, and public records websites. * Experience with Excel Spreadsheets including creating formulas and charts. * Experience in acquisition of real property for public projects under the threat of eminent domain. * Experience in relocation under the Uniform Act. * Experience with vendor contract assignment, management, and invoicing. * Experience with property inspection and maintenance through vendor contracts. RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes June 2, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. HOW TO APPLY Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. Your resume should include dates reflecting the month/year of employment, and any education and/or work experience indicated in the application. Information not consistent with your resume may not be considered when determining your years of experience, education, and/or experience level. 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