Staff Analyst (Land Aquisition)

Staff Analyst (Land Aquisition)

Salary

$75,816.00 - $94,288.48 Annually

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

38964

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Engineering & Construction/ Infrastructure Rehabilitation/Real Estate Services - Land Acquisition

Reporting Location: 611 Walker St 19th Floor

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/8:00am - 5:00pm*

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This posting is for a Staff Analyst position within the Real Estate Services Land Acquisition team in Houston Public Works (HPW). This group is tasked with the acquisition of land and property interest in the support of Capital Improvement Projects.

This position will support Real Estate Services - Land Acquisition by managing varying projects to support acquisition projects by evaluating, reviewing, and monitoring real estate files, managing project activities with third party consultants, management districts and municipal utility districts, handling relocation and right of way clearance activities and handling research request received by the department.

Specific duties of this position will include but are not limited to:

• Investigates and makes recommendations for addressing issues of medium complexity and/or sensitivity.
• May be assigned management responsibilities on a limited basis for certain functions, units or programs.
• Compiles data, produces information and interprets results through conclusion or recommendation formulation. Develops reports, special documents or publications as assigned.
• Completes special projects assigned, working on a wide variety of financial, administrative, professional, management and community issues and problems of simple to medium complexity.
• Represents supervisor at meetings and functions generally to gather information.
• Handles highly confidential information.
• Prepares, edits and revises department policy and procedure manuals. Responds to correspondence, requests for information, etc. as assigned by supervisor.
• May participate in the development of management and administrative policies, procedures and master plans with both short- and long-term objectives. Analyzes and reviews management practices and procedures and develops recommendations for improvement.
• Negotiates solutions for problems of simple to medium complexity as assigned by supervisor.
• Interprets administrative policies and oversees communication with department personnel regarding these policies.
• Participates in evaluation and design of workflow, processes, various operations systems, etc.
• Develops technological solutions and systems for continuous improvement programs and other appropriate applications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable most of the time with occasional periods of stooping, bending and/or light lifting of materials of up to 10 pounds

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Management position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.

Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year - for year basis.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.

Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

• Solid oral and written communication skills

• Able to handle multiple, competing, and changing priorities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including:

• Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint

• Five or more years' experience in real estate activities, design or closely related experience.

• Strong interpersonal skills, team player attitude, and the ability to establish excellent working relationships at diverse levels

• Demonstrated ability to train/mentor less experienced professionals

• Capacity to perform complex research to assist with Discovery, Texas Public Information and Legislative Analyst Research request

• Enhanced comprehension of field notes, maps and appraisals.

• Ability to execute creation, review and management of real estate documents such as offer packages, purchase agreements, counteroffers and request for council actions.

• Strong background knowledge of public sector land acquisition processes

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 26

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-2976.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-395-2976 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

What is the highest level of education obtained?

• Less than GED/High School Diploma
• High School diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

How many years of professional administrative, financial, or analytical experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more
• No experience

03

How many years of progressive experience in real estate, design or closely related field that you have?

• No experience
• Less than 4 years
• 4 to 5 years
• 6 to 7 years
• 8 or more years

04

Do you have a valid/current drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of experience involving the acquisition of Land and/or property rights for public/private projects do you have?

• Less than one year
• 2 yeas, but less than 4 years
• 4 years, but less than 6 years
• None of the above

06

Do you have experience reviewing any of the following? (Please check all that apply)

• RCA's for real estate transactions
• Purchase agreements and condemnations
• Relocation assistance services for property owners
• Surveys and Metes and Bounds
• None of the above

07

Briefly describe your project management and leadership skills. (a response of "See Resume" will not be accepted).

08

I have experience and/or knowledge in the following: (check all that apply)

• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• None of the above

09

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions?

• YES
• NO

10

Are you currently a City of Houston employee?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/