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Form of workBased on our internal equity review process,
the starting yearly salary for this position is set at $85,423 annually
To allow for growth and salary progression the full salary range is $85,423.00 - $116,944.00 annually. Employees will have the opportunity to move through the posted range based on annual performance reviews and merit increases.Work where you play!
Join our team at Metro Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.
Who We Are
Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Metro Parks' mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.
Why You'll Love it Here
Come work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Metro Parks Tacoma, and you'll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Metro Parks are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. You'll receive a competitive wage, along with an attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement, vacation, holidays, and much more. On top of that, you'll wake each day knowing that you're helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.
Position Information
Under the general supervision of the Asset Management & Sustainability Manager, the Real Property Administrator oversees and administers the District's Real Property Management Program within the Planning and Asset Management Division.
The Real Property Administrator is responsible for all functions of property acquisition, management, and disposal, including the development and administration of leases, easements, inter-governmental transfers and other agreements.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
- Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, always implement appropriate safety practices and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.
- Administer real estate transactions, closing processes with escrow, and appraisals.
- Negotiate and conduct the acquisition, management, and disposal of Real Property.
- Perform comprehensive legal research into proposed transactions such as deeds, contracts, easements, title searches, right-of-way restrictions, zoning and land use requirements, encumbrances, value appraisals and price analysis, environment survey, permits, escrow accounts, and franchise rights.
- Prepare a variety of legal instruments and documents such as title certifications, zoning variances, right-of way orders, and use permits.
- Research legal property descriptions and review property maps and assessment records.
- Develop and prepare agreements, in coordination with Legal Counsel and Contract Compliance
- Coordinate responsibilities in lease agreements with appropriate staff or tenants.
- Maintain Real Property and lease inventory database and records.
- Review and update property information with required agencies, as well as with MPT's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
- Work with MPT's Geographic Information System (GIS) team to review and update property information.
- Assist in the development of strategy and plans that advance the Real Property program, land acquisition, and comprehensive lease management as they relate to the District's long-range strategic planning efforts.
- Recommend policies and procedures that are in compliance with local, state, and federal law.
- Conduct market research on current and future Real Property trends.
- Participate in district cross-departmental teams in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
- Support and coordinate with staff for Real Property and lease management needs.
- Advise on the acquisition of permits from local, state, and federal agencies for real estate related, capital, or asset management programs.
- Prepare resolutions for authorization of purchase or sale of real properties and presents resolutions to Park Board.
- Represent Metro Parks at community meetings and public hearings and act as liaison for local and regional land use issues.
- Make presentations before Park Board, other departments, jurisdictions, and community groups.
- Respond to questions from outside agencies and the general public regarding Park properties, sale of property and other related Real Property matters.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, property or land management or related field and at least five years of experience in Real Property management, property sales, and lease negotiations required. An additional 4 years of related experience can substitute for the degree requirement.
LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide work direction.
- Sight to read and develop written and visual materials; monitor personnel and assigned operations and activities
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment
- Safe operation of motor vehicle.
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- Knowledge of Real Property principles and practices, title and appraisal work, property transactions, legal descriptions, and real estate terminology.
- Knowledge of various City and County codes and ordinances, state RCW's, WAC's and other related regulations related to Real Property.
- Knowledge of real estate escrow, title processing, and property assessment and valuation.
- Knowledge of property sales, auctioning, and bid processes.
ABILITY TO:
- Ability to develop and maintain records, files, and related reports.
- Ability to conduct research and analysis of legal descriptions, maps, deeds, and property ownership documents.
- Ability to read, write, and understand legal descriptions, RCW's, WAC's, and other property regulations.
- Ability to prepare legal documents such as ordinances, deeds, title transfers, escrow documents, and formal bid specifications.
- Ability to operate computer, calculator, and related equipment.
- Ability to use a variety of computer software applications related to office and property management.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and convey information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to maintain effective work relationships with multiple MPT departments, agencies, public and private officials, and the general public.
- Ability to effectively coordinate, perform, and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner.
- Ability to physically perform the essential job functions.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the position.
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
MPT employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
MPT is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at hr@tacomaparks.com.
Employment is subject to a national background check.
This position is an at-will position with no written or implied contractual agreement.
Employment Type: Career Full-time Non Represented
