Land Specialist Journey

Purpose

Appraises and arranges for the acquisition of real property and easements rights-of-way to meet SMUD facilities needs.

Nature and Scope

This classification is comprised of two levels: Level E is the entry-level where incumbents are provided formal training and/or certification for progression to the journey-level of the classification. The incumbent is promoted/progressed to the journey level J upon successful completion of all training and/or certification requirements for the classification. Incumbents hired at the entry-level are required to successfully progress to the journey-level within 18 to 60 months, depending on the length of the training and/or certification program. If an employee is unsuccessful with progressing to the journey-level they will return to last class held or separate from SMUD.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and negotiates leases of property for SMUD use; ensures SMUD compliance with all legal requirements.
• Prepares and secures approval for special realty contracts and agreements.
• Acquires real property for the interests therein for SMUD.
• Performs a variety of zoning regulation and asset management activities.
• Ensures that the project staff is fully informed so that resulting recommendations are reliable thus minimizing project delay and redesign.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Education

Required Experience Qualifications

• 5 years experience in real estate acquisition including the negotiation of real property acquisition.

Required Licenses/Certificates

A valid California Drivers License.

Knowledge Of

Methods and techniques of real property acquisition; methods and techniques of negotiating property leases; principles and practices of contract negotiation; principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation; pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skills To

Ensure the acquisition of real property for SMUD needs; ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; negotiate contracts; prepare clear and concise reports; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with real estate asset management and general property management.

Physical Requirements