Real Property Agent II
Salary
$76,009.09 - $106,952.42 Annually
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Full-Time Career
Job Number
017033-26-PW
Department
Public Works
Division
Real Estate/Asset Management
Opening Date
07/04/2026
Closing Date
7/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
The City of Sacramento is seeking a Real Property Agent II to join the Facilities and Real Property division of the Public Works Department. The Real Property Agent II is a member of the Real Estate Services Section which oversees the acquisition of real property and property rights, sales and leasing of City owned property, and provides support to other departments for any real property related projects.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate will pay strong attention to detail, have a positive attitude, ability to be flexible and calm under pressure. They will be comfortable working with a diverse group of staff members, elected and appointed officials, and community members. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to communicate effectively with peers and senior management, provide recommendations, and work independently under minimal supervision. The ability to manage and organize multiple tasks and projects at the same time is required. The ideal candidate will also have a broad knowledge of real estate transactions, including Federal and State legal aspects specific to governmental real estate transactions.
Under general supervision, to perform a wide variety of office and field duties in the General Services Department involving real property appraisal, acquisition, relocation assistance, disposal/sale, and lease negotiations for public agency purposes.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey level of the series. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower level class of Real Property Agent I, or, when filled from the outside, require prior experience in public agency and/or commercial real property appraisal, appraisal review, acquisition, relocation assistance, disposal/sale, title investigation, and leasing. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. A Real Property Agent II works under general supervision and, within a framework of established procedures, and is expected to perform a variety of duties in the appraising and negotiating for the acquisition, disposal/sale, and leasing of real property interests related to public purposes with only occasional instruction or assistance. Adequate performance at this level requires the knowledge of departmental procedures and precedents and the ability to choose among a limited number of alternatives in solving routine problems. A Real Property Agent II is expected to work productively even in the absence of supervision. Work is normally reviewed on completion and for overall results.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by the Supervising Real Property Agent.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Obtain, examine, and interpret property records and title reports to determine the extent and types of encumbrances and the status of interests in properties.
Analyze and determine the effect of encumbrances.
Negotiate with parties of interest to remove liens, judgments, or other encumbrances.
Prepare necessary documents to effect title changes.
Make appraisals of properties and review independent appraisals to determine market value and costs necessary in to acquire properties for City use or sale of properties.
Examine engineering plans and property maps to determine extent of property requirements for street right-of-ways and easements.
Negotiate with property owners, in person or through correspondence, to establish terms and conditions of property conveyances.
Recommend settlement terms and courses of action to City departments and officials.
Investigate sites, buildings, and prevailing rates in the area of desired location; gather sales, zoning, assessment valuation, improvements, tax and other pertinent information for use in developing appraisals.
Secure execution of formal lease documents; prepare outline and lease terms for attorneys use.
Coordinate the disposition of real property interests.
Assist residential and commercial property owners and tenants in relocating under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970, as amended, and other appropriate relocation laws.
Maintain records and prepare a variety of reports.
Represent the City in the community and at professional meetings as required.
Write staff reports for City Council action.
Present staff reports to City Council.
Provide exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in this classification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of real property appraisal, acquisition, disposal/sale, leasing, property management, title, and escrow activities.
Basic engineering terminology and techniques.
Techniques, terminology, and practices related to the acquisition, negotiation, appraisal, disposal/sale, leasing, property management and relocation assistance of real property transactions.
Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to right-of-way activities.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to eminent domain, easements, right-of-entry, real estate title, and other right-of-way technical, legal, and financial activities.
Principles and practices of real property appraisal, negotiation, acquisition, relocation assistance, economics, and law, related to real property acquisition, disposal/sale, leasing, property management, easements, and related matters.
Ability to:
Properly interpret legal descriptions of property and make appropriate decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing.
Research land records sources.
Understand and interpret engineering plans, maps, surveys, and legal documents related to real property.
Negotiate with property owners and parties of interest in property and to explain policies, plans, and interests affecting properties.
Write and interpret various types of real estate documents and contracts.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience:
Two years of experience in the classification of Real Property Agent I for the City of Sacramento.
Three years of experience performing work in one or more of the following public agency and/or commercial real estate areas: real property appraisal, negotiation, acquisition, disposal/sale, leasing, property management, relocation assistance, title and escrow activities.
Education:
Possession of a Bachelors Degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a major in business administration, economics, real estate, or a closely related field.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment.
Other License:
Possession of one or more of the following licenses, designations, or commissions is highly desirable:
State of California Real Estate Salesperson License (Real Property Agent I, II, III)
Member of the International Right of Way Association (Real Property Agent I, II, III)
State of California Notary Public commission (Real Property Agent I, II, III)
State of California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License (Real Property Agent II, III)
State of California Real Estate Broker License (Real Property Agent III)
Senior Member of the International Right of Way Association Designation (Real Property Agent III)
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Real Property Agent II examination.
Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf
Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html
Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf
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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment
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PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities. I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position. Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.
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EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education in business administration, economics, real estate, or a closely related field by time of appointment if I am selected for this position
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DRIVERS LICENSE CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class C Drivers License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring departments review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.
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Describe your direct or related experience with negotiations for the purchase or lease of real property. Indicate if negotiations were undertaken for a public or private entity. Indicate if public negotiation experience included part-takes, easements, rights of entry, etc.
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Describe your direct or related experience with drafting, reviewing, and/or editing legal documents related to real property, and list the type of documents.
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Describe your experience with making or reviewing real property appraisals.
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramentos Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the Citys RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdf I understand and agree to the above instructions.
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Select the one option that best describes your experience negotiating with property owners to establish terms and conditions of property acquisitions.
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Select all the boxes that best describe the techniques you have used in making an appraisal of a property to estimate its market value during the acquisition process.
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Select the one option that best describes your experience reviewing and applying relevant Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations and policies related to eminent domain, fee and easement acquisitions, right of way purchases, right-of-entry agreements, real estate title encumbrances and/or other real estate technical, legal, and financial agreements.
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Select the one option that best describes the length of your experience managing complex real estate projects.
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Select all the boxes that best describe how you have prioritized tasks, managed multiple work assignments, and ensured completion of the tasks.
Required Question
Employer City of Sacramento
Address 915 I Street
Historic City Hall
Sacramento, California, 95814-2604
Phone (916) 808-5726