EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

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  Negotiates for the purchase, sale, and lease of real property.
• Negotiates contract terms related to real property transactions with businesses and private parties; prepares acquisition documents, legal descriptions, deeds, and escrow instructions and analyzes conditions of title.
• Reviews real property appraisals provided under contract.
• Coordinates real estate activities with the City Attorney to ensure compliance with legal guidelines.
• Prepares and maintains records of City lease agreements; provides and negotiates repairs and maintenance for leased properties.
• Provides relocation assistance to displaced tenants and property owners and reviews and processes relocation claims for payment.
• Maintains and updates City inventory of surplus land parcels and maintains property management records of all real property owned by the City.
• Assist other departments in the acquisition of real property, lead and coordinate acquisition activities.
• Provides relocation assistance to displaced tenants and property owners and reviews and processes relocation claims for payment
• Prepares presentations to the City Council, Commissions, or other governmental agencies as needed
• Provide technical and professional support services to City staff, including other departments
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

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  Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles, practices, and legal issues related to land acquisition, real property, real estate transactions, improvements, right-of-ways, and title searches.
• Principles and practices of property description, management, and leasing procedures.
• Property values and the effect of economic trends on property value and price.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

• Project management and contract administration principles and techniques.
• Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Practices of researching planning and land use issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to planning work.
• Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, property owners, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
• Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.

• Supervise staff, provide training, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Conduct complex planning research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
• Manage a diverse range of real estate-related projects.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with City staff, governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and with customers.

• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems; read, interpret, and record data.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license upon appointment.
• May be required to complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training

The City of Tracy provides a generous benefit package to employees in the Mid-Managers Bargaining Unit. A summary of key benefits is listed below. More information can be found in the Benefit Summary and in the Memorandum of Understanding (Download PDF reader)between the City of Tracy and the Tracy Mid-Managers Bargaining Unit.

Health Benefits - Choice of Kaiser, HMO, POS and PPO, and Sutter Health Plus HMO health insurance plans available. City contribution fully covers premiums for Kaiser HMO or Sutter HMO with dental and vision and provides a generous contribution towards other plans including Kaiser Point of Service Plan and PPO.

Dental and Vision Plans - Choice of Delta Dental or Bright Now Dental plans available. VSP is available as a Vision plan.

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability - Individual coverage of $50,000 is fully paid by the City. Supplemental life insurance may be purchased by the employee at the same premium rate paid by the City.

Retirement Program - CalPERS (formula dependent upon hire date and membership status in CalPERS). Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation programs available (MissionSquare & AIG/VALIC). The City participates in Social Security.

Paid Leave and Holidays - General vacation accrues at the rate of 96 hours per year the first year and progresses up to 192 hours per year at 16 years of service. Management leave is accrued at 104 hours per year. Maximum accumulation of vacation, management leave, and floating holidays shall be 488 hours. Sick leave is accrued at a rate of 96 hours per year with unlimited accrual. There are 14 paid holidays per year (includes 2 floating holidays).

Management Benefit - Fixed allowance of $960 per year to be used at employee's discretion for job related expenses.

Dependent Care and Medical Spending Accounts - (IRS Section 125): Available to eligible employees on a voluntary basis.

Additional Benefits - Employee Assistance Program, AFLAC, Employee Credit Union, Direct Deposit, Scholareshare529 and Tuition Reimbursement.