Real Property Agent - Orange County Transportation Authority

Why OCTA:

Discover work that moves you in a dynamic and innovative setting. Be part of a team delivering Orange County’s transportation network of today and creating a vision for the future.

OCTA is the county’s transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs.

We’re passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. 

Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.

Overview:

Under general supervision, performs professional accounting activities which support the preparation, recordation, and reconciliation of accounting/business transactions.

This is an exempt position in Salary Grade ­­185: Min $78,302.00 – Mid $93,962.00 – Max $109,622.00 annually. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.

This posting will remain open until filled. 

Responsibilities:

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

Displays High Integrity & Honesty: Takes personal responsibility, acts with honesty and consistency.

Has Technical and Professional Expertise: Has the technical skills, product knowledge and professional skills to do the job.

• Performs technical reviews of right-of-way elements of cooperative agreements, leases, licenses, and joint development agreements.
• Assists in procuring and overseeing right-of-way services provided by government agency staff, primarily Caltrans and the County of Orange, as well as by private consultants.
• Performs field activities including property inspections, surveys, and completing photographic journals.
• Maintains records, including computer databases, maps, legal descriptions, and other documents. Assists in the preparation of escrow instructions, leases, licenses, deeds, and other documents related to real property.
• Ensures leases and licenses are renewed/extended on time; ensures timely collection of rent/license fees; prepares receivables/aging reports.
• Drafts new leases and renewal provisions.
• Understands and applies federal, state, and local statues, regulations, policies, procedures, and ordinances involved in the acquisition, valuation, sale, leasing, and disposition of real property.
• Understands and applies principles and techniques of acquisition, relocation of displaced individuals and businesses, valuation, property management, and disposition.
• Understands and interprets legal instruments, documents, appraisals, engineering plans, maps, surveys, and related documents.

Communicates Powerfully & Prolifically: Shares insights on issues/problems, clarifies purpose and links that purpose to actions.

• Assists in negotiations for real estate transactions.

Drives for Results: Operates with speed and intensity, translates long-term goals into immediate actions.

• Assists in developing excess land disposition strategies for the agency’s surplus land on freeways and railroad corridors for sale or lease.
• Assists in managing Measure M Freeway Program property management activities, including oversight of rental revenues.
• Assists in managing consultant contracts, including preparation of contract task orders, review, and correction of work product, issuing progress payments and related activities.

  Works in a Collaborative Manner with Others: Works in a collaborative manner with others, helps resolve unproductive conflict.

• Provides support to local agencies involved in right-of-way activities connected with regional transportation and Measure M local turn back programs.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Economics, with a minimum of three years professional right-of-way experience, preferably in the transportation area.

Working Conditions/Physical Activities: 

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

  Positions in this class typically require: 

• Work may be performed in a stressful, fast-paced office environment, depending upon assignment.
• Requires ability to understand verbal communication and to respond effectively.
• Positions in this class typically require: Reaching, Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, and Repetitive Motions in computer use.

Compensation and Benefits:

OCTA offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision health insurance programs, flex time (may be available), paid sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, deferred compensation plan, educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, free transportation passes for the employee and dependents, wellness and ergonomic programs, and much more. OCTA has a hybrid remote work program. Eligibility is dependent on manager’s approval.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.