Make an impact:
The City of Salem's Public Works Department is seeking a highly skilled Real Property Services Specialist to join our Engineering Division. This is an exciting opportunity for a real estate professional looking to make an impact. If you have the skills and experience needed for this role, we encourage you to apply!

Learn and grow:
The City of Salem is committed to growing the capabilities of our people, where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. We pride ourselves on proven track record of providing opportunities for innovation, career development, flexible work schedules, and great work-life balance.


What you will do:
The Real Property Services Specialist role is responsible for managing a variety of municipal real estate tasks, including property acquisitions, easements, rights-of-way, leases, and other real property-related transactions.

Additional job duties and responsibilities:

• Review and analyze legal and technical documents, including engineering plans, surveys, appraisals, and title reports, and provide well-informed recommendations.
• Maintain strong working relationships and interact effectively with city staff, property owners, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to property acquisition, disposition, and environmental law.
• Conduct market analysis, review appraisals, and assess property values using current real estate appraisal methods.
• Handle and maintain confidential and sensitive documents with discretion.
• Responsible for property management, including appraisal reviews, right-of-way negotiations, acquisitions, easements, leases, and property dispositions.
• Apply knowledge of condemnation procedures and eminent domain processes when necessary.
• Lead negotiations for appraisals, leases, and contracts while conducting financial analysis for real estate transactions.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for City Council, Agency Boards, and key stakeholders.
• Work independently under general supervision while managing multiple real estate projects efficiently.
• Communicate effectively when presenting at meetings, responding to public inquiries, and managing land redevelopment requests.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Position schedule is Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Bachelor's degree in fields such as real estate, finance, economics, business, or related field, and three (3) years experience in real property marketing, development or management, preferably in a government environment, or any equivalent combination of experience or training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in order to perform the essential job functions.
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.

The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.

The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development.? If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety, and welfare of our community, including our team!

Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Real Property Services Specialist.

How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.

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For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.cityofsalem.net/jobs.

This announcement is not an implied contract and may be modified or revoked without notice.