Real Estate Asset Manager

Introduction

The primary function of this position is to provide leadership and perform real estate planning and transactions to meet citywide real estate needs in development of capital and non-capital projects, including acquisition, disposition, management, exchange, and consulting to ensure accurate completion of projects within established time frames.

Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity.
The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $57.97 per hour/$120,536.00 annually.

**This recruitment is only open to current City of Scottsdale employees**

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or related field from an accredited educational institution.
• A combination of five years' experience in corporate and government real estate entities responsible for the acquisition, management, and disposition of real estate with focus on large capital projects.
• Must have a least one year of lead or supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis,.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
• Preferred: State of Arizona Real Estate licensure.
• Preferred: Certified appraiser.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to: training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
• Prepares and reviews leases, contracts, council action reports, resolutions, ordinances for legal compliance and protection of the City.
• Meets with City Council, charter officers, attorneys, executive management leaders, brokers, developers, and property owners.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive inventory of real estate and its improvements and/or leases owned by the City.
• Performs feasibility analysis using survey, title work, site inspection, appraisal value, utility availability.
• Approves negotiations for the acquisition of land, land rights, improvements, and for leases of City property after reviewing with City Engineer.
• Manages escrow closing process to meet deadlines and ensure compliance with legal conditions as stipulated by contract.
• Reviews, structures, and creates complex legal agreements and documents that encompass concepts negotiated with developers, property owners and attorneys for real estate interest.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a City office environment, with occasional work performed on site to visually inspect property outdoors moving over tough terrain.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
• Exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes and unpleasant but not hazardous odors.
• Travel to/from meetings, job sites and various locations.
• Operate a motor vehicle.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Please visit the Human Resources | City of Scottsdale page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the 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 that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening · Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 8/27/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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