REAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST(Community Development)

SUMMARY
Under general direction, incumbents act as a liaison between city departments and outside agencies for purposes of coordinating transactions related to real property acquisition and management, including leasing, disposal, abandonment and/or exchange, and the management and maintenance of City-owned property. Work is both administrative and technical in nature, providing a full range of support to the Real Property Division. Incumbents have routine contact with title companies, appraisers, attorneys, engineers, sign and fence contractors, utility companies, state and federal agencies, property owners and tenants. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with all City departments to support best practices for the development and deployment of goals, objectives, and tasks of the Community Development Department.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate degree and three years of related experience in community development, property acquisition, real estate research, project management, asset management, or a field directly related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening
• E-Verify

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information,