Property Agent Jobs

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus two (2) years of related experience in a related field to real estate activities such as buying, selling, mortgage lending, commercial banking/commercial real estate, property management, real estate paralegal experience, or title conveyance.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Licenses And Certifications Required
None
Notes to Applicants
Position Description
This position fully supports Public Involvement Real Estate Agents in all activities related to land rights acquisitions for Austin Energy. This would include administrative support, mailing, filing, recording legal documents, database management, legal file preparation for eminent domain, and Electric Utility Commission/City Council prep/scheduling/tracking. This position will serve as a document specialist and real estate closing expert facilitating a full range of title curative and closing activities with a heavy focus on research of public records, archive databases, and an in-depth understanding of chain of title. Provides title/abstract review, interpretation, and analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books to determine ownership, identify legal restrictions, verify legal description of property, and completeness of records. This position also processes all invoices related to land rights acquisitions such as appraisals, land planning, closing funds requests, etc. Responsibilities also include set up, maintenance, reporting, organizing and archiving project files, ensuring the integrity and quality check of legal documents, correctness of forms, and other duties or special projects as assigned. The position also requires participation in project teams, meetings, and interacting closely with internal and external clients to provide an exceptional customer experience. A strong knowledge of the land development process, and ability to interpret subdivision and site plans, construction drawings, rights of way and easements is essential.
Application
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.
Resumes will not be accepted. Statements such as "see resume" will not be accepted. You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.
We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).
If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov
If You Are Selected As a Top Candidate

• This position requires a criminal background investigation.
• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Travel
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
WORK LOCATION / REMOTE WORK :
This position may offer the ability to work remotely. Ability to work remotely is not a guarantee, and may be adjusted in the future depending on the work group needs and adherence to Austin Energy Telework Policy.
Pay Range
$26.10 - $31.29
Hours
Monday - Friday.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date 06/05/2023
Type of Posting External
Department Austin Energy
Regular/Temporary Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable
Category Professional
Location 2500 Montopolis Drive (SCC), Austin, TX
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Proficient in business software including Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office, databases and DocuSign
• Experience calendaring deadlines, scheduling hearings, mediations, city council or local government presentations
• Experience drafting pleadings, contracts and other legal documents
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.
• Experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Paralegal in litigation, real estate, contracts or other relevant work

Duties, Functions And Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Reviews and analyzes the terms, conditions, and special requirements of deeds, easements, title company issues, contracts, leases, law requirements, property inspections, and various real estate related documents. May negotiate under general supervision. Maintains leases after execution, inputs lease information into database, and processes monthly lease & utility payments. Consults with City Attorneys, Budget Office, and other departments. Participates in team and project meetings. Performs property inspections and monitors compliance with terms and conditions of leases. Analyzes Commitments for Title Insurance and documentation, including but not limited to, exceptions to title, easements, tax liens, judgments, boundary line agreements, mineral estate, royalty interests, restrictions, probate, deed of trust liens, and bankruptcy documents. Coordinates and corresponds with project managers, appraisers, inspectors, surveyors, land planners, property owners, attorneys, companies, developers, title companies, real estate agents, and others. Determines extent of property requirements by examining field notes, engineering plans, and property maps. Prepares appraisal district data on properties, tracts, and owners by researching, compiling, and analyzing data.
Responsibilities - Supervisor And/or Leadership Exercised
None
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Ability to resolve discrepancies.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public dealings.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to evaluate contract agreements.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of real estate practices and/or property title clearing and conveyance.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of City, State, and Federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to research and interpret blanket type easements, judgments, boundary line agreements, and other documents.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Ability to maintain files and keep accurate records.
• Knowledge of construction plans, zoning maps, appraisal district maps, and site plans.
• Ability to read and interpret field notes, engineering plans, site plans, and maps.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to write and interpret real estate legal descriptions.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Describe your experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Paralegal in litigation, real estate, contracts or other relevant work.

• The minimum qualifications for the Property Agent position are: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus two (2) years of related experience in a related field to real estate activities such as buying, selling, mortgage lending, commercial banking/commercial real estate, property management, real estate paralegal experience, or title conveyance. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
• No
• Yes

(Open Ended Question)

• Describe your level of experience using Microsoft Excel and Word, provide examples of types of spreadsheets and documents you created and maintained.

(Open Ended Question)

• Briefly describe your prior work calendaring deadlines, scheduling hearings, mediations, city council or local government presentations.

(Open Ended Question)

• Describe your experience drafting pleadings, contracts and other legal documents.

(Open Ended Question) * This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired. * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Speak, read, and write in both languages fluently
• Fluent in English only
• Yes
• Speak English and Spanish fluently
• Fluent in Spanish only
• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
• Speak some Spanish
• No
• Describe your bilingual, English/Spanish fluency level.

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents