Real Property Agent I/II

Job Description

Description

WHAT WE OFFER
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Educational Incentive: A n educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
• Bilingual Incentive: Incumbents may also be eligible for a bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I); $1.00 per hour (Level II); or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
• Vacation Accrual: New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
• Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule: We support a work/life balance by offering compressed work (e.g., 9/80 or 4/10 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for some positions subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.
• Annual Leave Redemption: After 14,560 hours of continuous service an employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
• Sick Leave: Full-time Regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
• Deferred Compensation: Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans: Full-time employees are given a flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626.86 annually to offset the purchase of medical insurance for you and your dependents. Employee only - $463.99 per biweekly pay period; Employee plus one dependent - $834.32 per biweekly pay period; and Employee plus family - $1,024.11 per biweekly pay period.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increases spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan: Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems such as PERS.
• Holidays: 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and Wellness Program.

THE POSITION
Under immediate supervision (I) or general direction (II), performs progressively complex and varied work in the practice of Real Estate as it relates to the appraisal, acquisition, property management, leasing, relocation assistance and disposal of real property for public use; identifies utilities in conflict with proposed public projects and coordinates their timely relocation, including determination of prior rights and preparation of relocation agreements; and may assist in County service area administration and the administration of County public utility franchises. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

At each successive level, the project scope and political exposure or sensitivity increases and incumbents perform more difficult and complex assignments with less supervision. Real Property Agent I is the entry/trainee level classification; Real Property Agent II is the journey-level classification; and Senior Real Property Agent is the advanced-journey/lead classification in the series.

APPROXIMATE SALARIES
Real Property Agent I: $31.46 - $44.58 /hourly
Real Property Agent II: $2,795.09 - $3,921.44/biweekly

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Negotiates terms of property acquisitions and lease agreements for public use.
• Prepares permits, licenses, deeds, agreements, leases, contracts, conveyances and other legal documents.
• Maintains records on project assignments.
• Appraises property and property improvements to prepare cost estimates and for acquisition purposes.
• Relates project proposals and goals to property owners or their representatives.
• Assists with the preparation of Board letters and reports on current acquisitions and condemnations.
• Checks title to real property.
• Provides escrow functions for completing the recording of deeds, clearing title and disbursing funds.
• Performs other related duties as required.

In addition to the job duties above, Real Property Agent II also:

• Coordinates proposals and other legal aspects of transactions with County Counsel’s Office.
• Prepares and/or reviews narrative appraisals for purposes of acquisitions.
• May analyze and evaluate properties and project plans for conformity to public needs and recommend revisions.
• May administer the County service area and franchise administration functions.

Real Property Agent I is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation. Real Property Agent II is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and education which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The required knowledge, skills and abilities can be obtained by:

• Real Property Agent I: possession of a Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, economics, public administration, political science or a related field.
• Real Property Agent II: possession of a Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, economics, public administration, political science or a related field; AND two (2) years of experience performing duties equivalent to a Real Property Agent I at the County of Ventura.

Substitution: The bachelor's degree may be substituted with year-for-year related work experience in appraisal, acquisition, property management, property leasing and relocation assistance service with a public agency, consulting firm, or private company.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license; and
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

DESIRED

• Some experience in appraisal, acquisition, property management, leasing of real property, relocation assistance and disposal of real property for a public-sector entity;
• Some experience assisting with preparation of Board letters;
• Successful completion of coursework in areas such as Appraisal, Asset Management, Negotiation/Acquisition, Relocation Assistance, Environmental, Law, Engineering and/or Uniform Act offered by the International Right of Way Association, the Appraisal Institute or by an accredited college or university;
• Certificate in Real Estate or substantial coursework considered to be equivalent;
• Registration as a Senior Member, International Right of Way Association (IRWA); and
• Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI) and possession of any designation recognized by the Appraisal Institute.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
Some (I) to considerable (II) knowledge of: the principles and practices of real estate acquisitions, appraisal and property management for public entities; and laws, legal codes, governmental regulations applicable to real estate and eminent domain.

Some knowledge of: the basic principles of civil engineering as they relate to the acquisition of right-of-way projects.

Skilled at: time management; complex problem solving; active listening; judgment and decision making; negotiating/reconciling differences; and written and verbal communication both inside and outside the organization.
Ability to: read and interpret plans, specifications and construction drawings as they relate to the acquisition of right-of-way for public projects; develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others; resolve conflicts; interact effectively with the public; and make recommendations and solve problems.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura, Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

To apply online, please refer to our website at www.venturacounty.gov/jobs . A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualification. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application; however, it/they may not be substituted in lieu of the application.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. This questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the recruitment process.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: An un-proctored, internet-based job-related written examination will be conducted to test applicants' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to Mathematics, Real Estate, Valuation & Appraisal, Reading Comprehension and Interpersonal Relations. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill present and future regular, temporary, fixed-term, intermittent and extra-help vacancies. There are currently two (2) Regular vacancies.

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

VALIDATING PROCTORED WRITTEN EXAM: Offers of employment may be conditional to the candidate until taking and passing an on-site, proctored exam similar to the un-proctored, internet-based exam.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough post offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record will be required for this position.

For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Kelli Fitzgerald by email at [email protected] .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS

Closing Date/Time: 8/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific