Property Management Specialist

The Real Property Specialist Supports the management and processing of County real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, licenses, amendments, and related agreements for various County departments. The position researches property and agreement information; drafts and processes real estate documents; coordinates with County departments and external parties; and maintains accurate property and agreements in the County’s Land Management System and digital document management system. This position offers an opportunity to gain experience in government real estate transactions, collaborate with a team of professionals and interact with Directors, Project Managers, and other County departments.

The Maricopa County Real Estate Department partners with County departments and agencies to acquire and manage real property and facilities needed to support County operations and infrastructure. The Department manages the lifecycle of County real property, including acquisitions, leases, licenses, property rights, dispositions, and related real estate agreements, and maintains the associated data in its designated land and document management systems. We are a team of collaborative, results-driven professionals who are building a stronger Maricopa County.

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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• Two years of experience in real estate, property management, right of way acquisition or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, or related field.
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

• AZ Real Estate License must be placed in Inactive status while working with Maricopa County Real Estate Department

• Experience with one or more of the following: real estate acquisition and disposition; real property rights; title and escrow; real estate agreement drafting; government land operations; land planning; leasing; property management; and real estate or land-management databases.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with OnBase or other electronic document management system

• Maintain County real estate records and agreement data in the Land Management System, OnBase, and other designated repositories; review, update, and monitor property and agreement information for completeness and accuracy.
• Draft, review, revise, and process leases, licenses, amendments, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, Board agenda items, correspondence, and other real estate documents; incorporate approved revisions and verify documents for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Perform transaction and records administration, including document preparation, electronic filing, data entry, document imaging, tracking and maintenance of real estate records and transaction files.
• Review and abstract leases, licenses, and other real estate agreements; verify key terms, dates, obligations, financial provisions, and property information against source documents and County systems.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase the accuracy, consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness of Real Estate Department operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time
• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.