Senior Real Estate Analyst-Engineering

Job Description:

Senior Real Estate Analyst-Engineering

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from : ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Service Line/Section : Real Estate
Location : 611 Walker, 19th Floor
Workdays & Hours : Monday - Friday/8:00am - 5:00pm
Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides general supervision and coordination of real estate activities involving the disposition of City property interests, encroachments, leases, and acquisitions of land and/or property rights for public and private projects.

• Develops and reviews offer packages, street/easement abandonment applications, and counteroffers; negotiates with property owners, their representatives, developers, and/or applicants; prepares correspondence associated with requested acquisition or abandonment of property interests.
• Prepares routine and non-routine reports, maintains and updates database tracking system and files for assigned parcels and projects;
• Coordinates with City engineers and project managers, the Legal Department, and other departments as necessary to process disposition or acquisition transactions.
• Responds to complaints or inquiries from property owners, City officials, or outside agencies regarding pending real estate transactions involving the City of Houston’s property interests.
• Drafts and processes correspondence and Requests for Council Action (RCA) for real estate transactions and other documents.
• Handles title curative issues and works closely with title companies to ensure that projects are closed according to schedule. .
• Evaluates, reviews, and monitors real estate files on all active projects, including field notes, appraisals, legal documents, and other pertinent information.
• May serve as team lead over lower level real estate staff; serves as project manager coordinating project activities and handles more complex real estate assignments
• Must understand basic and complex real estate principles and terminology.
• Operates vehicle to and from various real estate sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, etc. A portion of these duties will involve the ability to be detailed, speak and write effectively; otherwise, regular office atmosphere with occasional periods of stooping, bending, and lifting up 20 pounds.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier I Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of professional experience in real estate activities, design or a closely related experience are required.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a yearfor-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 24

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6032.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.393-6032. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$85,352.02 - $94,433.30 Annually