Real Property Agent III

CAREER DESCRIPTION

AIRPORT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AGENT

(Real Property Agent III)

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an eligible list to fill current and future
Real Property Agent III positions within this specialty. The eligible list may also be utilized to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, May 1, 2024, until
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. (PST).

Effective June 28, 2024, salary will be increased by 4.25%.

Effective June 27, 2025, salary will be increased by 4.0%

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and the successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

The Airport John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA), owned and operated by the County of Orange, is located approximately 35 miles south of Los Angeles between Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Newport Beach.

John Wayne Airport is a medium hub airport with approximately 300,000 commercial and general aviation operations each year, placing it in the top 30 busiest airports in the country. John Wayne Airport plays a unique and crucial role in the Orange County community. It is the only airport in Orange County that provides commercial passenger and air cargo service and is the primary provider of general aviation services and facilities in the county. It is home to local law enforcement air operations and to medical/mercy flights. SNA is the gateway through which millions of passengers travel each year to their homes, their families, their vacations, and their businesses.

The Airport spans more than 510 acres and operates two runways. The 2,887-foot runway serves general aviation and the 5,700-foot main runway serves both commercial and general aviation aircraft. The current Riley Terminal is 730,505 square feet, and provides 20 commercial passenger gates and two smaller commuter passenger terminals at the north and south ends. In October 2018, the Airport completed a major improvement project that, in addition to numerous safety, code, comfort and aesthetic improvements, it also included adding a Nursing Mother’s Lounge and Animal Relief Area.

• Mission : Connecting People, Places and Opportunities.
• Vision: To be an airport of choice by creating exceptional experiences.
• Core Values: REACH
  • R espect
  • E nvironmental Stewardship
  • A ccountability
  • C ollaboration
  • H onesty
    

To learn more about John Wayne Airport, click here. To learn more about the County of Orange click here.
COMMERCIAL AND REVENUE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
The Commercial and Revenue Development Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all commercial real property contracts, licenses, and leases at John Wayne Airport (SNA) including concession analysis, planning, and leasing to enhance commercial revenue for the Airport. This program includes all airlines, food service, retail, rental cars, parking, tenant improvement, ground transportation, airline affairs, general aviation leasing, and commercial advertising at SNA. In addition to traditional airport concessions, the Commercial and Revenue Development division evaluates and assesses the effectiveness of business partner relationships to ensure a high level of customer service, safety, security, and efficient operations and be open to innovative sources of revenue.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Real Property Agent III will perform highly complex data and revenue analysis work related to airport property acquisitions, requests for proposals (RFP), leases, contracts, and other property management functions related to the airlines, concessions, general aviation, real estate and ground transportation that directly affect the daily operations of the airport.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will demonstrate four (4) or more years of e xperience in data and revenue analysis related to ground transportation, concessions, rental cars, or airline affairs within high-traffic retail, concession, or property management at an airport, or other high-traffic venues such as a commercial shopping mall or event center. Knowledge of public sector procurement is a bonus.

Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Member (AAAE) certification, California Real Estate license, Property Management certification, Commercial Real Estate certification, Deputy Purchasing Agent with the County, or other industry-related certification(s) is preferred but not required. A degree in business administration and finance or a related field is preferred but not required.

In addition to the desirable qualifications, the successful candidate must also demonstrate proficiency in the following core competencies:

INITIATIVE | RESULT ORIENTATION

• Understand and apply business mathematics and basic statistical methods to assess and analyze revenue generation and key performance indicators.
• Apply principles of logic to define problems, collect data, determine facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret and utilize technical data dealing with the real estate market, construction, finance, and law.
• Producing effective work results through meticulous planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating programs and policies.
• Setting challenging and manageable work goals.
• Using creativity and innovation to achieve work goals.
• Continuing professional development to stay abreast of industry standards and ensure best practices are followed.
• Setting appropriate priorities in communication with supervisors and clients.
• Possessing time management skills.
• Networking and benchmarking with other airport and utilize aviation and national property management industry organizations to identify best practices, new technology, and innovative solutions for airport property management.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | EXPERTISE

• Applying knowledge of the philosophy, principles, procedures and practices in relation to lease administration and management.
• Preparing, negotiating, and enforcing real estate contracts.
• Preparing and calculating rent adjustments in accordance with lease/license requirements.
• Conducting real estate financial, market, and cost benefit analysis.
• Demonstrating proficiency with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Maintaining property and portfolio files with accurate term sheets, updated financial records, security deposit records, and current correspondence.
• Performing simple and complex multi-year financial analysis.
• Applying public procurement knowledge.

PLANNING | PROBLEM-SOLVING

• Analyzing and understanding comprehensive lease documents associated with airport property transactions.
• Analyzing concession and property title reports, contracts, ordinances, leases, directives, minute orders, and other related documents to determine the courses of action.
• Analyzing revenue appraisals, environmental, property condition, and market reports.
• Exhibiting innovation and creativity in identifying and resolving problems as they occur.
• Researching, gathering, analyzing and applying airport, concession, and property information skillfully.
• Demonstrating effective attention to detail.
• Applying project management skills to complex real estate initiatives from concept to completion.
• Functioning well under pressure.
• Handling situations requiring difficult interactions with the goal of reaching a resolution effectively.

ORAL | WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Explaining and stating concession terms and conditions articulately.
• Presenting ideas and complex reports clearly, concisely, logically and persuasively both orally and in writing.
• Deliberating complex concession and property policies, regulations and guidelines clearly both orally and in writing.
• Building consensus among diverse group of clients for the purpose of meeting business objectives.
• Working effectively and collaboratively with clients and airport divisions to gain cooperation, to get things done and accomplish work goals.
• Representing JWA at Board Meetings, Commission Meetings, outreach events, and conferences as needed.
• Developing RFP's, RFI's and Board of Supervisor filings.
• Writing memos and Agenda Staff Reports clearly and concisely.
• Using appropriate interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective and constructive working relationship with clients, employees, supervisors, managers, County Counsel, County Executive Office, County Board of Supervisors and the general public.
• Managing conflicting points of view professionally.
• Demonstrating excellent writing skills.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click on the following link to view the minimum qualifications for Real Property Agent III

LICENSE REQUIRED

The successful candidate must obtain or possess, and maintain the following licenses:

• Valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment
• Valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten (10) days of employment

AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate must clear background check which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Security Threat Assessment (STA).

PHYSICAL | MENTAL | ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Physical Characteristics
Possess vision sufficient to read standard text and a computer monitor and to drive a vehicle; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person to individuals and groups and over the telephone; possess body mobility to stand, sit, walk, stoop and bend routinely to perform daily tasks and to access a standard office environment; possess manual dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard, utilize office equipment and to write and drive; use a County approved means of transportation to perform field work.

Mental Requirements
Possess the ability to independently reason logically to analyze data, reach conclusions and make recommendations; possess the ability to remain calm and appropriately focused in rapidly changing and difficult situations involving conflict, complex issues, controversy and diverse stakeholder groups and interests; possess the ability to deal calmly and effectively with emotional interactions.

Environmental Conditions
Function effectively in a standard office environment and may be required to work inside various airport structures, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Application Screening | (Refer/Non-Refer): Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview (Oral Exam) | (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List | Score Groups: Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the County is required for most assignments.

Veterans Employment Preference: The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19-related requirements.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and laws, regulations, and policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change. The County of Orange is required to comply with all applicable State or County Public Health Orders, some of which require vaccination or testing as follows:

• Workers, who provide services in certain Medical or High-Risk Settings, will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 or to wear a mask and undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
• Workers, who provide services in certain Health Care Facilities or in a correctional facility or detention center where health care is provided, will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and boosted. (Workers may be exempt from this requirement based on religious beliefs or a qualifying medical reason; however, if exempted, they will be required to wear a mask and undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.)

The position for which you are applying may be required to adhere to any applicable State or County Public Health Orders. You will receive notification of any requirement as it applies to a position.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Carmen Golding-Martinez at CGolding-Martinez@ocair.com or by phone at (949) 252-5177.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,

encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 5/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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