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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, REAL ESTATE (RIGHT-OF-WAY)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of a Real Estate Department specialized unit responsible for property acquisition, property appraisal, property management, or other real estate services. Recruitment Timelines:

Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of

May 5, 2025 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. Responsibilities

Directs, manages, and oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies, budgets, policies, procedures, programs, and projects. Directs the administration of appraisals, acquisitions, relocations, environmental investigations, remediations, property management, and property disposition, including engineering, custodial, security, accounting, and capital projects. Delivers major capital improvement programs in a timely manner and within budget. Develops budget for real estate portion of major transit projects. Approves just compensation and disposition values for real property. Oversees the management of Metro real estate portfolio. Manages, oversees, and actively participates in the acquisition of any real property required for Metro's bus, rail, or administrative projects; coordinates with all other Metro departments; and acquires property interest on time and within budget. Directs or conducts negotiations with municipalities, public and private sector agencies, land/property owners, tenants, developers, lenders, and investors. Makes presentations to the Board of Directors and represents Metro before professional, business, and citizen groups, as well as public agencies, associations, and boards. Negotiates complex multiple-party real estate transactions. Monitors and approves the solicitation, award, and administration of professional service contracts for appraisal, acquisition, relocation, and property management services based on Metro's list of specialty consultants. Reviews and approves requests for payments and other invoices. Confers with executive management and Board of Directors on major real estate, joint development, and concessions activities or issues. Assures compliance with federal, state, and local public acquisition policies and procedures. Provides a safe, secure, and clean environment for the public and employees. Attends and conducts various meetings and hearings. Assists other Metro units in the conduct of joint development and land use activities. Manages and motivates assigned staff. Communicates Metro's safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees. Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out. May be required to perform other related job duties. Minimum Requirements

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Real Estate, or a related field. Experience

Five years of relevant senior management-level experience in corporate/public real estate related assignments; experience with other public agencies preferred. Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. For an Appraiser position, California Real Estate Appraiser License required. Senior Right of Way Agent (SRWA) Designation preferred. Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. Experience planning and managing Right-of-Way delivery for large public infrastructure projects with Federal and/or State oversight including reporting/approval requirements. Experience utilizing enterprise software for managing and assigning large volume of transactions such as commercial acquisitions and relocation of businesses. Experience negotiating sophisticated transactions under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act. Experience preparing and presenting to a Board, Council, and at public meetings. Experience preparing and maintaining comprehensive departmental budgets including staffing, consultant services, and Right-of-Way costs. Knowledge of

Theories, principles and practices of real estate appraisal, acquisition, relocation, environmental assessment, condemnation, disposition, contracts and general real estate. Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing public real estate/property acquisition and relocations. Real estate property management. Basic engineering, construction, development, and communications. Security/law enforcement and emergency management. Modern management theory for both internal and external staff. Skill in

Planning, organizing, and directing the work of a real estate department. Analytical problem solving and critical thinking. Identifying problems and opportunities, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes. Exercising sound judgment, empathy, and creativity in making decisions. Determining strategies to achieve goals. Communicating effectively orally and in writing, including active listening. Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives. Public speaking. Mediating and negotiating. Providing leadership and supervising, training, and motivating assigned staff. Using a computer and basic office programs. Ability to

Negotiate real estate transactions, prepare contract documentation, and recommend appropriate strategies. Perform complex real estate functions and data analysis. Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Think and act independently and assertively. Represent Metro before the public. Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements. Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence. Plan financial and staffing needs. Make financial decisions within a budget. Travel to offsite locations. Read, write, speak, and understand English. Special Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions

Typical office situation. Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen. Physical Effort Required

Sitting at a desk or table. Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium. Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions. Communicating through speech in the English language required.

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