POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION City Equity Statement: The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.
Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.
POSITION PURPOSE “Westminster’s purpose is to provide core services and foster economic resilience to give our community the opportunity to thrive. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging.”
The Real Estate Technician will contribute to all aspects of the above vision through a combination of direct responsibilities and special projects involving Westminster’s real estate interests. This position will report to the Real Estate and Development Administrator and will perform routine real estate and project assistance duties in support of City departments in the completion of their projects.
The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIESThe City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).
This position supports the goals of the Community Services Department, which supports and is responsive to the City Manager's Office, residents, the City's business community, City Council, and the overall City organization. Through leadership by example, Economic Development progressively manages the economic development, housing, and redevelopment functions of the organization, where service and empowerment are governing principles, and effectively communicates with internal and external audiences. The Economic Development Department is the City's ambassador to the business and development community and strives to excel in the provision of service.
Every employee is accountable to:- Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
- Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
- Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
- Exhibit pride in self, the department, the City, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
- Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
- Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
- Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
- Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
- Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
- Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
- Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences
GENERAL COMPETENCIES Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:- Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
- Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
- Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
- Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
- Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
- Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
- Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
- Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:- Demonstrate knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, particularly those related to fair housing, financial transactions, and labor and employment practices
- Assist in identifying operational or organizational issues related to real estate development, community economic development, neighborhood revitalization, and social equity
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles
- Establish, prioritize, and implement goals, objectives, policies, and work standards
- Work on several projects simultaneously and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Think creatively and take the initiative in planning and implementing assigned projects
- Effectively represent the interests of the City in meetings with public agencies, the development community, or others outside the City
- Exercise sound, independent judgement within established guidelines
- Prepare clear and concise management-level reports and correspondence
- Assemble, organize and present in oral or written form the statistical, financial, and factual information derived from a variety of sources
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization and others contacted in the course of the work
- Display a professional demeanor at all times
- Work as part of a team as well as independently
- Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners
- Demonstrate strong research and analytical skills
- Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks Assists in citywide real estate transactions, facilitating the acquisition, inventory, assessment, and disposition of City real estate interests in support of the City of Westminster’s goals and work plans.Provides support and assistance to the Real Estate and Development Administrator and Real Estate Development Manager with tasks associated with various real estate related projects.Manages requests to utilize city owned property by negotiating, creating, and managing easements or license agreements.Assists with project process tracking data entry, including preparing project dashboards and spreadsheets, completion of various project forms, and assists with updating of logs.Assists with drafting and updating of real estate processes and procedure documents.Assists with tasks associated with curative efforts to remedy title matters relating to City real estate interests and interests to be acquired, including coordinating documents needed for lien releases, consent agreements, and tax prorations.Drafts, routes, and files legal documentsProvides support to the City-wide Real Estate Committee.Maintains a database of City owned assetsManages maintenance contracts for City-owned propertyManages consulting contracts including phase I environmental, building assessments, brokerage agreements, appraisals, ALTA survey’s etc.Performs property research through County Assessors offices and other methods including ordering of title documents.Drafting contracts and amendments using the City’s document review software (Cobblestone)Routing contracts and amendments for review, approval, and execution by various internal and external partiesCreating Purchase Orders and Budget Revisions, as well as process payments, using the City’s budget software (JD Edwards)Filing land record contracts and amendmentsMonitoring key provisions of contracts including milestones, termination dates, etc.Tracking invoices and contract balances, and reconcile against City budget software (JD Edwards)Processes deposits and tracks lease paymentsMonitors and reports on third-party compliance with Developer Agreements and Economic Assistance AgreementsDevelops and maintains a comprehensive database of contracts, including expected outcomes and actual resultsProvides project support for documenting contractor discussions related to City projects, billing processing, and schedulingCarrying out administrative staff duties as assignedParticipates in team, division, department, and City staff meetings; works collaboratively with other programs and departments; may support other programs as needed; communicates effectively both verbally and written Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications Required :- Three (3) or more years of professional experience in real estate or asset management, local government, economic development, community development or the private sector
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability to become fluent in JD Edwards and Cobblestone softwares
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and results-oriented style
Preferred :- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Data Mining/Data Analysis, Accounting, Finance, Real Estate or closely related field
- Experience in finance or accounting
- Bilingual proficiency English/Spanish or Hmong
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for:
- Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
- Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies
- Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
- Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing and/or pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting and pushing and/or pulling of up to twenty-five (25) pounds with dollies and carts
WORKING CONDITIONS Work is generally performed indoors and is primarily office work. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies. Must be able to drive and navigate to a variety of locations in the City, metro area, and region.
Required Materials and Equipment General office equipment including personal computers, telephone, cellular phone, copy machine and calculator. May operate a motor vehicle to visit project sites.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS - Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
- Drug screen
- Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Health and Dental
- Flexible Spending
- Pension/Retirement Plans
- Term Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Survivor Benefits
- Wellness Program
- Career Development Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury
For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
Benefit Package
The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system.In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.
401(a) Contribution Rates:Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 11.75%of your base pay.
Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule - Less than 3 years - 0%
- 3 years- 60%
- 4 years - 80%
- 5 plusyearsor age 55 or older when separating - 100%
The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.
Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 8:30 AM Mountain
