Position Description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

The position of Senior Real Property Agent provides high-level real estate support to all work units within City Light and responds to requests or inquiries from other City departments, public jurisdictions, and the public concerning City Light's real estate interests. This position negotiates for the acquisition of real property and property rights, disposes of surplus property and manages City Light-owned property. This position also performs routine and complex real estate functions such as writing and interpreting legal descriptions, reviewing appraisal reports, researching property and property rights, preparing reports and maintaining records. This position will report to the Manager of Real Estate Services.

Job Responsibilities

Here is more about what you’ll be doing:

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  Manage properties and right-of-way under City Light ownership and control, including negotiations, calculating fair market rental rates and the drafting of legal documents and instruments such as easements, deeds, licenses, permits, agreements, and consents.
• Negotiate and conduct the acquisition, disposal, and utilization of complex and financially significant parcels of land or rights on behalf of City Light.
• Reads, creates, and interprets real property legal descriptions.
• Prepares, orders, and interprets complex appraisal reports.
• Coordinates contractor/vendor real estate activities including surveying, title, appraisal, negotiation, and brokerage services.
• Resolves encroachments and other legal challenges involving City Light's real estate interests.
• Assists in developing and recommending short and long-range goals and objectives, changes in methods, policies and procedures.
• Prepares legislation for City Council consideration.
• Represents the City or Department at public hearings City Council, community meetings and conferences involving real property issues.
• Required to occasionally work in the field.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

Education: An Associate's Degree in Real Estate or a related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education.

Experience: Three (3) or more years’ experience as a Real Property Agent or equivalent.
Requires experience in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and property management for a utility, government, or large institutional property owner.

Certification/License: Washington State Driver's License. Ability to become a Notary Public.

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

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  Experience with electric or other utility real estate transactions and right of way management
• Property management experience.
• Strong negotiation skills with proven track record of successful acquisition work on complex projects.
• State, federal, or local government experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of appraisal, engineering, law, and negotiations principles/terms
• Experience and demonstrated skills with real property legal descriptions, appraisals, title research, and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Basic computer and software skills.
• Experience drafting legislation, working with elected officials, and community outreach
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• International Right of Way Association (IRWA) designation.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

Application Process
Please submit the following with your online application:

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  A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
• *Required* A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 (Download PDF reader). A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The full salary range for this position is $ 50.06 - $ 58.36 per hour.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: http://www.seattle.gov/light/.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.