Gainesville, FL

Closing Date: 5/17/25

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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:9320 GRU – Land Rights/ Real Estate

Salary Range Minimum:$52,000.00

Salary Range Maximum:$79,217.13

Closing Date:03/25/2025

Job Details:This is professional work procuring, disposing of, and administering real estate and land rights for the City.Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision.Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its lack of management and supervisory responsibilities and by its emphasis on real estate and land rights.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is professional work procuring, disposing of, and administering real estate and land rights for the City.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision.   Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its lack of management and supervisory responsibilities and by its emphasis on real estate and land rights.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

* This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Determines land rights required to carry out projects for General Government and/or Utility Divisions and advises as to most appropriate rights to be acquired.

Coordinates real estate and land rights acquisition between landholder, City Attorney, appraisers, surveyors, and requesting divisions.

Obtains, reviews, and analyzes appraisals.

Negotiates purchase of property and acquisition of property rights with property owners and obtains properly executed agreements.

Coordinates disposition of surplus real property.

Orders, coordinates, and reviews title searches, legal descriptions, and survey drawings.

Identifies environmental considerations of proposed acquisitions and dispositions.

Provides assistance and information to citizens concerning the City’s property rights.

Responsible for updating and maintaining database; maintains relevant records, statistics and documentation.

Prepares appropriate reports and presentations.  Presents findings and recommendations to management.

Stays current with regulations and developments in real estate.

Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public contact work in real estate development, utility construction which includes land right and/or acquisition experience and a basic understanding of title searches and legal descriptions and one (1) year of supervisory experience; or

An Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, construction management, engineering, public administration, or related field, and five (5) years of experience in public contact work in real estate development, or utility construction, which includes land right and/or acquisition experience and a basic understanding of title searches and legal descriptions and one (1) year of supervisory experience; or

A Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, construction management, engineering, public administration, or related field; and three (3) years of experience in public contact work in real estate development, or utility construction which includes land right and/or acquisition experience and a basic understanding of title searches and legal descriptions and one (1) year of supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid Florida Driver License required at time of appointment. 

Valid State of Florida Real Estate Salesperson and Broker licenses desirable.

Certifications

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of legal and administrative laws and regulations governing acquisition of land and land rights.

Thorough knowledge of real estate transaction procedures, mortgages and their subordination, closings, and mortgage and title insurance.

Thorough knowledge of land and land rights requirements of electric, water, and wastewater utility systems and general government.

Knowledge of environmental liability with regard to acquisition or disposal of municipal real property.

Strong project management and organizational skills to plan, prioritize, multi-task and independently execute projects/tasks within specific deadlines while maintaining flexibility.

Knowledge of City organizational structure.

Skilled in the art of negotiation.

Excellent written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to articulate complex information and issues clearly and concisely.

Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to interact collaboratively and productively and to build effective relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including elected officials, charter officers, department heads, representatives of other agencies, other City employees, and the general public.

Excellent analytical and research skills as demonstrated by the ability to collect, develop, assess, and blend information and recommendations from a wide variety of sources.

Strong critical and creative thinking skills to assess and resolve problems or issues by gathering and assessing information, taking advice, and using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations or law.

Ability to work under high stress levels, with frequent interruptions and with tight and often changing deadlines.

Demonstrated intermediate level knowledge of personal computers and related departmental software.

Ability to identify actual and potential problems.

Demonstrates a strong customer orientation.

Ability to maintain security and confidentiality.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires the physical ability to drive a City owned vehicle throughout City.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

May be required to work or attend meetings outside regular business hours.

Note: 

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans’ Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.