ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - REAL ESTATE

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - REAL ESTATE

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DESCRIPTION

THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE

(This is an at-will position)

Salary Range: $172,840.47 - $241,977.08

ABOUT US

The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $200 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and the entire country.

THE TEAM

The Real Estate Division is responsible for managing the Port's real estate portfolio, which includes asset management, property management, and acquisition of property, as well as implementation of environmental covenants into lease agreements. The Division supports the Port's Strategic Plan by optimizing and diversifying revenue streams to maintain financial strength, achieve operational excellence, maintain security of assets, and reduce environmental impacts from Port operations and development to support the Green Port Policy initiatives and meet the goals of the Clean Air Action Plan.

THE ROLE

As a key leader in the Real Estate division and reporting directly to the Director of Real Estate, the Assistant Director plays a vital role in shaping the future of the Port’s property portfolio. This dynamic position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Real Estate team, ensuring seamless execution of strategies and the consistent application of policies and procedures related to lease agreements. With a focus on operational excellence and team leadership, the Assistant Director helps drive forward the Port’s real estate initiatives, fostering strong partnerships and maximizing the value of its diverse assets.

CANDIDATE CONNECT (INFORMATION SESSION)

To learn more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach, please join our virtual information session on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, @ 5:00 pm PDT via MS Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the position, speak directly with hiring leaders, ask questions, and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera. To join audio only, call +1 323-451-1087, Phone Conference ID: 660 543 930 Click here to join the meeting.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

HOW YOU GET TO CONTRIBUTE:

• Provide leadership under the Director of Real Estate and provide all real estate services for the Port of Long Beach. Provides direct supervision of real estate staff, establishing goals and objectives, measuring performance, and ensuring an effective, customer-oriented service level is attained.
• Occupy the number two position in the Division; assumes the responsibility for the Division in the Director's absence.
• Train and mentor staff; provide leadership with respect to staff career development.
• Participate in real estate negotiations as part of the team. Negotiates leases and other real estate agreements that support the Port's and division's strategic plan and objectives.
• Administer and enforce lease provisions to implement Port policy.
• Provide guidance to the Manager of Right of Way to assist with overseeing the Port's Contract Property Manager for the jointly owned rights of way, which requires continuous communication with the Port of Los Angeles.
• Provide guidance to the Manager of Real Estate for all real estate matters.
• Review financial pro forma and other financial analyses, including rate of return and net present value calculations; analyze opportunities and constraints for real estate development scenarios on Port land; support multiple stakeholders during development projects.
• Represent the Port in meetings with developers, contractors, consultants, and officials from other jurisdictions; responds to various real estate inquiries from internal and external sources, Port/City departments, and outside agencies/organizations.
• Plan, supervise, and allocate resources.
• Participate and contribute to other real estate activities as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, Public Administration, or related discipline is required.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively challenging professional experience involving real estate asset management, real estate development, or appraisal/acquisition/leasing of commercial/industrial property in a public agency or corporate environment is required.
• A minimum of three years of experience supervising employees is required.
• Hands-on experience negotiating real estate agreements and claims, resolving disputes, dealing tactfully with all stakeholders, and coordinating activities of multiple teams of professional and technical managers is required.

• Must have previous experience managing projects and budgets.

TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED:

• Must have a strong leasing and real property background with extensive negotiation skills, property valuation, financial analysis, including calculation of rate of return and net present value, strategic asset management skills, and general knowledge of CEQA regulations.
• Must be an effective, strong, and experienced negotiator across a wide range of real estate asset management functions.
• Knowledge of real estate industry trends and local market conditions required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to asset management and the Port’s real estate programs/projects required.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, including consultant contracting and maintenance of public records, is required.
• Must have a broad knowledge of real estate terminology and management principles.
• Must be able to collect, evaluate, and interpret appropriate and applicable real estate data.
• Must be able to coordinate development and property management program activities with multiple stakeholders to ensure agreement and beneficial outcomes for the Port of Long Beach.

DESIRABLE:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or Public Administration is desirable.
• California Real Estate License or California Broker License plus.

• Prior Port or public agency experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices is a plus.
• Knowledge of maritime, environmental, construction, government, or engineering terminology is a plus.

You will need strong negotiation skills, political savvy, excellent client/customer relation skills, and exceptional public speaking/presentation skills to thrive. You must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various employees, vendor representatives, officials, and Port management.

If you require accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the application/selection process, please contact (562) 283-7500 or email Careers@polb.com .

The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act or https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/the-fair-chance-act/ .

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The final filing date for this recruitment is Friday, August 15, 2025 @ 4:30 pm PDT.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application in PDF format. Incomplete applications (without a cover letter and resume) will not be considered.

Individuals who are most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a work-related assessment to evaluate candidate qualifications further. First and second-round panel interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2025 and Thursday, August 28, 2025 (virtual) and Wednesday, September 3, 2025 and Thursday, September 4, 2025 (in-person). Candidates should ensure availability on all dates. The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter. References will be completed for finalist candidates; an employment offer is contingent on conducting a comprehensive background check.

The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Those individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.

THE BENEFITS:

The Port of Long Beach has established an annual salary range of $172,840.47 - $241,977.08 (placement depends on qualifications An attractive package of executive-level benefits is included with the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of the United States:

• Auto Allowance - $550.00 per month
• Executive Leave - 40 hours per year.
• Retirement - CalPERS 2% @ 62, coordinated with social security. Current member contribution is 8.00% for CalPERS, and 6.2% for Social Security, paid by the employee.
• Pay for Performance - Pay for Performance is awarded based on employee performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals, demonstration of required competencies, and available budget funds.
• Deferred Compensation - The City matches a percentage of base salary for qualified members contributing to the 457(b) plan.
• Group Health Insurance - Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage.
• Life Insurance - City-paid life insurance policy of $20,000 plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500,000.
• Disability Insurance - City-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Vacation - Vacation is accrued at the equivalent of two weeks on an annual basis. Vacation can be used after six months of service. An employee’s vacation accrual may be adjusted upon hire to provide credit for previous full-time employment at a public service agency. Credit for public service shall only be given for completed years of service as a full-time permanent employee. Public Service credit shall not apply to any other benefits.
• Sick Leave - Accrued at 8 hours per month. Accruals may be converted upon retirement to cash credit toward health and /or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits.
• Paid Parental Leave - After six (6) months of City employment, the City pays up to 30 consecutive days (160 hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with the child upon birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of 17.
• Holidays - 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four (4) personal holidays.
• Education Reimbursement - Tuition reimbursement allows employees to obtain additional education or training.
• Annual Physical - Eligible to receive an annual physical examination at the city's expense through the city-provided program.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness - As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, a governmental agency, the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• 529 college savings plan - The ScholarShare529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union. Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids, kids, or even yourself to any accredited public or private U.S. college or university - or two-year technical or vocational institution.

The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% @55 for "Classic" members and 2%@62 for new members as defined by PEPRA. Subject to employee contribution. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.
• Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.
• Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.
• Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination.
• Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.
• Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.
• Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.
• Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.
• Transportation Allowance: Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below;
  • Department Head $650.00
  • Deputy Director/Manager $550.00
  • Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA: $450.00
  • Executive Support Staff: $300.00
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). City contributes 1% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) plan; effective September 30, 2022, the City will contribute 2% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) account. Employees may opt to contribute up to the IRS annual limits as well.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval).
• Paid Parental Leave: After six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Management positions - Refer to the Job Posting brochure included in the job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 8/15/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

Salary:

$172,840.48 - $241,977.09 Annually