Real Property Specialist

Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is an innovative leader in water management and provides employees with a fast-paced and stable work environment that encourages professional growth and development. The Mission of the Contra Costa Water District is to strategically provide a reliable supply of high-quality water at the lowest cost possible, in an environmentally responsible manner.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Solutions-focused and a problem-solver.
• A motivated self-starter with effective interpersonal and leadership skills. 
• Strong in both written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and is detail oriented. 
• Proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Has taken educational courses through the International Right of Way Association (IRWA). 

 What you will typically be responsible for: 

• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with employees, outside stakeholders, and the general public.
• Performing a variety of duties in areas of, but not limited to, property management, property acquisition, disposition of surplus property, operating and capital projects, and development of various agreements and contracts. 
• Due diligence activities such as conducting through research of property ownership and rights, and analyzing public reports, maps, and property legal descriptions.

 A few reasons you might enjoy this job:

• Your desire to make a positive difference in the lives of Contra Costa Water District employees and the community.
• Working with highly effective and collaborative teams.
• Every day brings a variety of work challenges, opportunities, and rewards.
• You desire to be part of a team that is vital to the success of infrastructure projects.

The following will also benefit candidates with a few of the unique challenges related to this job:

• Skilled at building relationships and fostering collaboration among individuals and groups with varying priorities and competing interests to ensure project success.
• Effective time management and ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to read and understand legal descriptions, engineered drawings, property maps, and various legal documents used in right-of-way and real property transactions. 
• Understanding of principles and practices of appraising, negotiating, acquitting, disposing, and managing of governmental or public agency assets. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

Training: Equivalent to an associate degree with major coursework in real property appraisal, business, public administration, or related field. 

Experience: Two (2) years in real property transactions and construction projects in a public agency or real property environment.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California driver’s license to be maintained throughout employment.

Desirable Experience: Completed educational courses through the International Right of Way Association (IRWA).