Real Property Agent III - Acquisitions*

Job Description:

Real Property Agent III - Acquisitions*

Description

The Job

The Real Estate Services Department is seeking a Real Property Agent III in the Acquisitions Division to lead complex property acquisition negotiations. As an experienced commercial real estate professional, the Real Property Agent III will manage high-level, sensitive property transactions, ensuring the successful execution of acquisition strategies. While the role requires broad field experience, the primary focus will be on negotiating and preparing property acquisitions and overseeing the acquisition process. In this leadership capacity, the Real Property Agent III will mentor and train other real property agents, providing technical guidance in property management, appraisals, acquisitions, sales, and relocation services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expert property recommendations to County department clients and lead the implementation of these recommendations.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and manage contracts for independent contractors hired to deliver professional services.
• Oversee tenant improvement projects, including minor to major construction and development, from planning through execution.
• Prepare reports, studies, budget proposals, and other analytical documents related to real property acquisition and disposition for public projects.
• Lead negotiations for the acquisition of various property types, including commercial, residential, vacant land, and encumbered land (e.g., easements for conservation, flood control, and road right-of-way).

This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the strategic growth and development of the County’s real estate portfolio while providing leadership and mentorship within a dynamic team environment!

*Official Title: Real Property Agent III. For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the Real Property Agent III job description.

THE REAL ESTATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The Real Estate Services Department (RESD) is a full service commercial real estate organization providing San Bernardino County and Board Governed entities with comprehensive expert real estate services. With a highly qualified staff, RESD has established a strong reputation among its internal clients for providing exceptional technical expertise, negotiation skills, administrative services and client responsiveness both internally, as well as in its dealings with the private sector commercial real estate industry.

Learn more about Real Estate Services Department and their exceptional services.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

This position offers full benefits and a s alary range of $ 77,979.20 - $107,473.60 Annually (Depends on Qualifications)

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14

Benefits Overview

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Review the Employee Benefits Summary by following this LINK .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check which includes fingerprints, medical exam, and review of employment history.

Travel: Incumbents may be required to travel throughout the County. A valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and must be maintained.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

Minimum Requirements

Qualified candidates must meet the education requirement in addition to ONE of the experience options as listed below.
EDUCATION
Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in real estate, public/business administration, economics, or other closely related field.
Education Substitution: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience may substitute the education requirement.
-AND - EXPERIENCE Option 1 : Four (4) years of full-time equivalent professional real estate experience, including a combination of private sector commercial real estate and public agency work.
Note: Qualifying experience must be in mixed use, office, industrial, or retail environment . Residential experience is not considered qualifying. Option 2 : Three (3) years as a Real Property Agent II with San Bernardino County or in an equivalent or higher-level classification within a comparable public agency.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate for Real Property Agent III - Acquisitions will possess:

• Expertise in negotiating and acquiring real property for acquisition purposes.
  
• A demonstrated ability to deliver projects efficiently, on time, and within budget while prioritizing exceptional customer service.
  
• Proven leadership experience or the potential to develop leadership skills, with a strong desire to grow in a leadership role.
  
• A Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Public/Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• Senior Right of Way (SR/WA) designation from the International Right of Way Association and/or experience with public projects and eminent domain matters is highly desirable.
  

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been reached .

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications ; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications