REAL PROPERTY ASSISTANT

Job Description:

REAL PROPERTY ASSISTANT

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of REAL PROPERTY ASSISTANT to fill one (1) vacancy in the Real Property Services Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, the Real Property Assistant is to perform a wide variety of entry level para-professional, technical and administrative office and field duties in the support of real property activities; and to do related work as required.

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide administrative and para-professional support to Real Property Agents in all real estate matters including acquisition, sale and lease of City holdings and real property the City wants to acquire, lease or gain entry to.
• Process Right of Entry agreements.
• Assist with budget preparation and budget control.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive and computerized data base.
• Maintain real property inventory database and map.
• Collect status information from various departments, divisions, and from outside agencies.
• Assist in the inspection of properties for compliance with lease agreements, and to gather owner/tenant and zoning data.
• Research and identify licenses, leases, easements and encumbrances impacting real property interests.
• Prepare and maintain a possessory interest inventory and prepare corresponding reporting obligations.
• Monitor certificates of insurance and ensure compliance with agreements; monitor and update quarterly reports and expiration dates.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and agenda items; compile and analyze data on a variety of assigned projects; compile and maintain status reports on assigned divisional activities.
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of presentations.
• Maintain records of properties within and outside the City limits.
• Prepare payments of applicable property taxes.
• Respond to complaints and requests for information; refer complex or technical requests to appropriate staff.
• Process weed abatement notices, code enforcement liens and notices of default.

Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in business administration, economics, real estate or a closely related field. Additional related professional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Additional related professional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Two years of advanced administrative support experience in maintaining and researching specialized records preferably in the area of real property.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• GIS experience using ArcGIS Online Suite (a GIS system) and/or reading GIS mapping
• Dashboard development experience.
• Experience manipulating, reviewing, and reconciliation of large datasets.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE: THE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED MUST BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW AN APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENT. FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide). (Download PDF reader)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,469 per month for employee and dependent coverage.
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $25 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• State Disability Insurance - Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
• Vacation Accrual - 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

Closing Date/Time: 2/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$4,780.00 - $6,403.00 Monthly