REAL ESTATE OFFICER (REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT)

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Performs journey-level real estate work in Appraisal, Acquisition/Relocation, or Asset Management. For Appraisal Responsible for providing appraisal services and administration for the agency in order to meet project delivery schedules timeframes. For Acquisition/Relocation Responsible for providing real estate services and administration for the agency in order to meet project delivery schedules timeframes. For Asset Management Responsible for providing asset and/or property management and administration for the agency in order to ensure that best management practices are followed, transit services are not interrupted, and safety is maintained.

Performs journey-level real estate work in real property management to support Metro's real estate needs and project delivery.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 2, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Assists staff with requests for proposals and requisition process regarding real estate activities

• Inputs requisitions and task orders into the system for processing; updates and maintains the system

• Updates various real estate matrices, including condemnation and project reports

• Prepares reports, memos, and other correspondence related to real estate matters, including Notice of Decision to Appraise letters

• Assists with research and analyses on property transactions

• Assists senior-level staff with finalization of various documents, including appraisal reviews, leases, and permits

• Serves as liaison among all parties involved with purchase, lease, condemnation, and relocation activities

• Attends training classes, both internal and external to Metro, to better understand and keep up to date on real estate and related services

• Provides guidance and assistance to new or entry-level employees

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out For Appraisal

• Assists with the preparation of cost estimates, appraisals, and review appraisals

• Assists with preparation of appraisal related notices

• Assists with property research and appraisal related support documents For Acquisition/Relocation

• Completes non-complex acquisitions and relocations

• Assists with the preparation of acquisition and relocation documents

• Assists with escrow and title matters

• Maintains and catalogues relocation claims and payments to ensure accuracy with names and calculations

• Works with escrow companies to ensure accurate and efficient closings For Asset Management

• Assists with preparation of property and asset management related documents

• Negotiates terms and prepares lease agreements, licenses, and permits

• Processes rent notices and collections

• Processes new entries in and updates Financial Information System (FIS)

• Manage real estate agreements
  
  May be required to perform other related job duties
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field

Experience

• One year of relevant experience in real estate acquisition, relocation assistance, contracts, or property management within a public sector or corporate environment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• International Right of Way Association (IRWA) designation preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

• Experience reviewing and interpreting basic property-related documents such as tax assessor maps, plat maps, or legal descriptions.
• Experience supporting and coordinating real estate functions involving public agency property, transportation or utility corridors, and other linear asset as part of a project team.
• Experience assisting with the manageent of real property, applying applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing real estate activities.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or processing agreements such as leases, licenses, or right-of-entry permits.
• Experience utilizing property management software, accounting systems, and other technology tools to support real estate operations.

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of

• Real estate services and/or property management theories, principles, processes, and procedures
• Real estate transactions and documentation requirements
• Basic accounting principles and financial information systems
• Department policies and procedures
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing real estate processes and procedures
• Computer applications, particularly as related to the maintenance and analysis of property information and records
• Property inspection practices and procedures

Skill in

• Computer software, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Real estate specific software, such as LandVision GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Reading and interpreting legal documents
• Preparing contract documentation
• Analyzing financial data and basic mathematics

Ability to

• Analyze issues and recommend solutions
• Analyze and compile complex data and reports
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions, procedures, and policies
• Work, think, and resolve issues independently
• Interact effectively with diverse group of clients and customers
• Manage time, prioritize workload, and execute responsibilities within tight time constraints and deadlines
• Continuously learn
• Travel to offsite locations
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan- Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance- PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance- PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance- 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays- 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP)- Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year30 days
Beginning of 16th + years35 days

Pension Plan- PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at www.benefits.metro.net .

Closing Date/Time: 8/27/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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