Job Description

Senior Real Estate Analyst

Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested Service Line: Engineering & Construction Location: 611 Walker, 19th Floor Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.* Subject to change*

Description of Duties/Essential Functions:

• Provides general supervision and coordination of real estate activities involving the disposition of City property interests, encroachments, leases, and acquisitions of land and/or property rights for public and private projects.
• Prepares appraisal assignments for fee appraisers.
• Reviews appraisals for accuracy and governmental compliance including USPAP.
• Consults with fee appraisers regarding concerns that may impact appraisal integrity.
• Prepares cost and probable price estimates for City projects and departments.
• Makes credible recommendations on counter offers from property owners and buyers of City-owned property.
• Reviews of information provided by Asset Management and Land Acquisition agents, Surveyors and Engineers; and requests for additional information that may facilitate the appraisal process.
• Inputs valuation facts, conclusions, explanations and recommendations into the CIMS database.
• Perform staff appraisals for City property sale transactions of less than $50,000.
• Mentors less experienced staff appraisers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must understand basic and complex real estate principles and terminology.
• Operates vehicle to and from various real estate sites.

Working Conditions:

• The position occasionally requires stooping or bending.
• Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required.
• There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions.
• 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 Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.
• Experience Requirements:
• Four (4) years of professional experience in real estate activities, design or a closely related experience are required.
• Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• License Requirements:
• None.
• Preferences:
• Preference will be given to applicants with the following:
• 4 years or more of experience in commercial real estate appraisal with a minimum of 1 year of commercial real estate appraisal review.
• 1 year or more of condemnation appraisal experience and/or a year or more of condemnation appraisal review experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Working knowledge in PowerPoint. Experience with Access and Publisher is an advantage.
• Strong writing skills and solid oral communication.
• 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 skill assessment evaluation.
• Safety Impact Position:
• Yes. 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 candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Pay Grade: 24

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:

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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