Real Property Agent III
Apply NowCompany: Riverside County, CA
Location: Riverside, CA 92503
Description:
Salary : $69,159.30 - $93,749.77 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 24-74917-04
Department: Facilities Management
Division: FM-Real Estate
Opening Date: 04/03/2025
Closing Date: 4/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Facilities Management department has a vacancy for a Real Property Agent III assigned to the Real Estate Division located in Riverside.
The Real Property Agent III will perform difficult and complex appraisals, negotiations for acquisition, sale, or lease of real property, relocation assistance, space management studies, and real property management; to coordinate real property activities with representatives of other County departments and agencies; and to do other work as required.
Real Property Agent III is the journey level in the Real Property Agent series. Incumbents report to a Supervising Real Property Agent and perform the full scope of assignments in real property acquisition, negotiation, appraisal, lease, sale, or space management, requiring the highest level of technical proficiency.
This class is distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Real Property Agent in that the latter is the lead level in the Real Property Agent series. Promotion to the Senior Real Property Agent class is achieved through the competitive recruitment process.
Meet the Team!Riverside County Department of provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable and productive for both county staff and the public.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs complex appraisals and negotiations for acquiring, selling, or leasing real property and rights-of way.
Negotiates leases of facilities for County use or for use of county facilities by other firms or agencies.
Secures, examines, and interprets title reports on property to be acquired and directs the preparation and execution of necessary documents to secure clear title; directs the preparation of deeds, reconveyances, agreements, and other documents involving property acquisition, sale, or leases.
Conducts negotiations for the purchase, sale, lease, or donation of property; prepares alternate appraisals based on relocation of improvements.
May make presentations to the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission; may represent the Department at public meetings.
Performs relocation assistance; disposes of surplus property; and may participate in the training of other real property personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree, preferably with major coursework in economics, business or public administration, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education.)
Experience: Two years of experience in the appraisal and/or negotiation for the acquisition of real property and rights-of-way, or negotiation, preparation, and management of leasing agreements or facility space utilization and allocation management. (In some departments general experience in real estate sales and transfers will not be considered as the equivalent of the required real property appraisal negotiation or leasing experience.)
Knowledge of: The laws pertaining to the acquisition, sales and leasing of land, improvements, and rights-of-way for highways, flood control projects, and other public purposes; the factors involved in appraising real property and the principles underlying the appraisal process; leasing agreements and practices; condemnation and real property laws; relocation assistance procedure and requirements; methods and techniques of facility space management.
Ability to: Conduct complex property and right-of-way negotiations; prepare complex deeds; interpret complex plants and legal property descriptions; negotiate leases for use of real property; read and interpret construction plans; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other employees and those contacted in the course of work.
Other Requirements:
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Knowledge of: leasing agreements and practices; real property laws; methods and techniques of facility space management.
Ability to: Conduct complex property and right-of-way negotiations; prepare complex deeds; interpret complex plants and legal property descriptions; negotiate leases for use of real property; read and interpret construction plans; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other employees and those contacted in the course of work.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific questions regarding this position, contact the Amanda Duarte at aduarte@rivco.org.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)
02
Select the answer that best describes your current driver license status:
03
Are you a current regular or temporary employee with the Facilities Management Department?
04
What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university?
05
How many years of experience do you have in any of the following negotiation, preparation, and management of leasing agreements or commercial property sales or commercial real estate facility space utilization and allocation management ? (Please note that your responses will be verified against the information provided in your application.)
06
How many years of commercial real estate experience do you have? (Please note that your responses will be verified against the information provided in your application.)
07
Do you have experience in commercial property management or overseeing tenant improvement of a commercial property? (Please note that your responses will be verified against the information provided in your application.)
08
I affirm that my answers to the following questions are truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that my answers will be verified with the information I have provided in my application.
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Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 24-74917-04
Department: Facilities Management
Division: FM-Real Estate
Opening Date: 04/03/2025
Closing Date: 4/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Facilities Management department has a vacancy for a Real Property Agent III assigned to the Real Estate Division located in Riverside.
The Real Property Agent III will perform difficult and complex appraisals, negotiations for acquisition, sale, or lease of real property, relocation assistance, space management studies, and real property management; to coordinate real property activities with representatives of other County departments and agencies; and to do other work as required.
Real Property Agent III is the journey level in the Real Property Agent series. Incumbents report to a Supervising Real Property Agent and perform the full scope of assignments in real property acquisition, negotiation, appraisal, lease, sale, or space management, requiring the highest level of technical proficiency.
This class is distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Real Property Agent in that the latter is the lead level in the Real Property Agent series. Promotion to the Senior Real Property Agent class is achieved through the competitive recruitment process.
Meet the Team!Riverside County Department of provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable and productive for both county staff and the public.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs complex appraisals and negotiations for acquiring, selling, or leasing real property and rights-of way.
Negotiates leases of facilities for County use or for use of county facilities by other firms or agencies.
Secures, examines, and interprets title reports on property to be acquired and directs the preparation and execution of necessary documents to secure clear title; directs the preparation of deeds, reconveyances, agreements, and other documents involving property acquisition, sale, or leases.
Conducts negotiations for the purchase, sale, lease, or donation of property; prepares alternate appraisals based on relocation of improvements.
May make presentations to the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission; may represent the Department at public meetings.
Performs relocation assistance; disposes of surplus property; and may participate in the training of other real property personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree, preferably with major coursework in economics, business or public administration, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education.)
Experience: Two years of experience in the appraisal and/or negotiation for the acquisition of real property and rights-of-way, or negotiation, preparation, and management of leasing agreements or facility space utilization and allocation management. (In some departments general experience in real estate sales and transfers will not be considered as the equivalent of the required real property appraisal negotiation or leasing experience.)
Knowledge of: The laws pertaining to the acquisition, sales and leasing of land, improvements, and rights-of-way for highways, flood control projects, and other public purposes; the factors involved in appraising real property and the principles underlying the appraisal process; leasing agreements and practices; condemnation and real property laws; relocation assistance procedure and requirements; methods and techniques of facility space management.
Ability to: Conduct complex property and right-of-way negotiations; prepare complex deeds; interpret complex plants and legal property descriptions; negotiate leases for use of real property; read and interpret construction plans; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other employees and those contacted in the course of work.
Other Requirements:
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Knowledge of: leasing agreements and practices; real property laws; methods and techniques of facility space management.
Ability to: Conduct complex property and right-of-way negotiations; prepare complex deeds; interpret complex plants and legal property descriptions; negotiate leases for use of real property; read and interpret construction plans; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other employees and those contacted in the course of work.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific questions regarding this position, contact the Amanda Duarte at aduarte@rivco.org.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)
- Yes
- No
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Select the answer that best describes your current driver license status:
- I have a valid California Class C license.
- I am able to obtain a valid California driver license.
- I currently have a valid out-of-state driver license, and am able to obtain a valid California driver license.
- I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver license.
03
Are you a current regular or temporary employee with the Facilities Management Department?
- Yes
- No
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What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university?
- None of these
- Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units
- At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units
- At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units
- At least 90 semester or 135 quarter unites
- At least 120 semester or 180 units
- I have my Associates degree
- I have my Bachelors degree
- I have my Masters degree
- I have my Doctorate degree
05
How many years of experience do you have in any of the following negotiation, preparation, and management of leasing agreements or commercial property sales or commercial real estate facility space utilization and allocation management ? (Please note that your responses will be verified against the information provided in your application.)
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2
- 2 years or more, but less than 3
- 3 years or more, but less than 4
- 4 years or more, but less than 5
- 5 years or more, but less than 6
- 6 years or more, but less than 7
- 7 years or more
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How many years of commercial real estate experience do you have? (Please note that your responses will be verified against the information provided in your application.)
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more but, less than 2
- 2 years or more but, less than 3
- 3 years or more
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Do you have experience in commercial property management or overseeing tenant improvement of a commercial property? (Please note that your responses will be verified against the information provided in your application.)
- Yes
- No
08
I affirm that my answers to the following questions are truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that my answers will be verified with the information I have provided in my application.
- Yes
- No
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