Real Estate Officer Level I​/II

Overview

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 2/25/2026, 3/25/2026 (final).

Level 1 - $6,422.34 - $7,809.08/month

Level 2 - $7,708.17 - $9,369.90/month

Under general supervision, positions in this class are responsible for the appraisal, negotiation, acquisition, sale, leasing, asset management, and property management of real estate for the County.

• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and guidelines that pertain to the acquisition, leasing and sale of real property; contracts; land titles; eminent domain; and a basic understanding of CCR, Title 24 which addresses the access of public buildings for people with disabilities
• Real estate appraisal practices and techniques, including market data sources and collection techniques
• Principals and practices of real property management: utilizing surplus property, negotiating leases and rents, and developing concessions
• Principals and practices of real estate including real property appraisal, acquisition, property management, and relocation assistance
• Leasing terminology and conditions
• Legal instruments involved in real estate transactions: deeds, escrow papers, and title reports
• Negotiation strategies and procedures
• Operation of the real estate market
• Escrow and title procedures and practices

• Read, understand, and interpret title reports, financial statements, deeds, contracts, leases, right-of-way plans, architectural drawings, construction plans, and other legal/technical documents
• Negotiate terms and conditions for sale, purchase, or lease of County property
• Manage leased or owned property
• Make accurate appraisals of all types of interests in real property
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including the preparation of complex technical reports
• Organize and prioritize work
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including members of the Board of Supervisors, department and agency management, customer department staff, property owners, vendors, co-workers, and supervisors
• Perform recordkeeping and maintain accurate financial records
• Operate modern office equipment and technology, including relevant software programs
• Collect and analyze data; apply logic and draw valid conclusions to solve real property and relocation problems
• Perform basic financial calculations

Either:

AND

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Additional experience performing duties as described above, may substitute for the above educational requirement on a year for year basis up to two years.

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If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

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If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please note that the information is provided separately from this…