Job Description

The Position

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There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.

This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

8/14/24, 9/11/24 (final)

Real Estate Program Manager is the first management level in the Real Estate class series. Incumbents manage and oversee major programs in the Real Estate Division, such as acquisition and relocation assistance, appraisal, asset management, lease management, and property management. Incumbents are expected to work with a large degree of independence and authority to accomplish their responsibilities.


Incumbents are required to have an in-depth understanding of complex technical, legal, and regulatory directions and processes related to governmental real estate; are responsible for program and policy development; perform long-term planning, budget projection and monitoring. Incumbents direct activities through subordinate staff in the real estate series and personally perform the most complex real estate duties requiring specialized knowledge.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of public administration including: project funding, development, planning, and management; including budgeting techniques
• Principles and techniques of personnel management, supervision and leadership: selection, evaluation, training, and performance management including discipline
• State and federal laws and guidelines governing the acquisition of real estate for public use by agreement or eminent domain, including Federal Code of Regulations, State Government Code, State Code of Civil Procedure, Subdivision Map Act, Caltrans Right of Way Procedures, County Code, and County Zoning Code and a basic understanding of CCR, Title 24 which addresses the access of public buildings for people with disabilities
• Principles, methods, and practices of public real estate and contract law
• Costs of construction and improvements to real property
• Property values as affected by deed and tract restriction, zoning ordinances, setbacks, Sacramento County tax and improvement assessments, easements, and encroachments
• Real property descriptions, including maps and plans
• Written and oral communication techniques

Ability to

• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local County and City laws and regulations pertaining to public real estate activities
• Plan, organize, supervise and direct the work of a professional/technical staff involved in one or more major real estate activity
• Conduct real estate purchase and lease negotiations with property owners; make accurate appraisals of real property, including the appraisal of severance damages
• Manage real property acquired by the County
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
• Recognize and be sensitive to political environments and situations
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including the preparation of complex technical reports, and presentations
• Perform moderately complex financial calculations
• Operate modern office equipment and technology, including relevant software programs
• Read, interpret, and understand legal descriptions, maps, drawings, and construction plans
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including members of the Board of Supervisors, department and agency management, customer department staff, property owners, vendors, co-workers, and supervisors.

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications


A Bachelor's Degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in real estate, business or public administration, economics, urban planning, or other fields directly related to the governmental and/or commercial real estate duties of this class or a holder of a J.D. or LLB. Note: Employees holding status in the class of Real Estate Officer (Level I/ II), formerly titled Associate Real Estate Agent, as of June 15, 2007 will be considered to meet the minimum qualifications for education.

And

Either: 1. Two years of full-time experience in the class of Real Estate Officer (Level I/II) in Sacramento County service;



Or: 2. Three years of experience in governmental, public utility or commercial real estate, performing duties at a level comparable to an Real Estate Officer (Level I/II) which have included: preparing reports, negotiating for purchase or donation of right of way or property ownership, securing title, property management, and/or negotiating and processing lease agreements.



Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.



Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.



General Qualifications


Driver's License:
A valid California Driver's License, Class C is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver's License may constitute cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.


Physical Requirements:

• Maneuver on rough, uneven terrain at construction sites, parkland or rural properties including brushy or wooded areas away from roads or paths.
• Climb stairs and ladders to access upper floors and building rooftops.

Other Requirements:

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including all seasonal temperatures ranges typically experienced in Sacramento County.
• Occasional exposure to wild mammals, snakes, insects at rural properties or parkland nature habitat areas including heavily vegetated areas.
• Deal with difficult and occasionally hostile people and customers.

Probationary Period


The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION


Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.



County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE


Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.



Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)


All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.


This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.


All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

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