Group Manager of Real Estate & Property Management

Job Description:

Group Manager of Real Estate & Property Management

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Pay Rate

$173,480.00 - $262,824.00 Annually {Non-Rep Payband N11).

Salary commensurate with experience and depending on the position level which will be filled. Negotiable initial salary will be between $173,480.00 - $218,15200.

Reports To

J. Basuino, Director - Real Estate and Property Management

Current Assignment

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is seeking to fill a Group Manager of Real Estate & Property Management position in the Real Estate & Property Management group.
Under general direction of the Director of Real Estate and Property Management, the incumbent in this position will be responsible for planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the Real Estate and Property Management group within the Real Estate & Property Management Department, including day-to-day management of BART’s construction permitting oversight; real estate leases with BART as lessor and lessee; right-of-way acquisition, disposition, and certifications; surveying; facilities needs management; property management for BART Headquarters (BHQ) and 101 Eighth Street (MET), and other property-based transactions and information requests. Priorities include leading possible relocation of BART Police Headquarters and modernizing the permitting system.
Selection Process

Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless a specific job requires additional evaluations).

Examples of Duties

Assumes management responsibility for services and activities of the Real Estate Group including permits to enter; real estate leases, acquisitions, and disposition; right-of-way compliance; facilities needs management; property management; and other real property requests or needs.

Oversees BART’s permitting process for third parties needing entry into BART rights-of-way and other properties. Ensures efficient coordination of the permitting process with other BART groups including Finance and Maintenance and Engineering. Sets performance metrics for timely processing of all permits and high-quality customer service.
Oversees management of BART leases both as lessor and lessee, including monitoring and enforcement of lease terms, negotiating leases, and appropriate market analysis to establish reasonable lease terms.
Oversees BART’s acquisition and disposition of real property including appraisals, negotiations, and compliance with state and federal laws.
Maintains BART’s right-of-way self-certification with the State of California, ensuring staff maintain necessary credentials and skill sets.
Oversees the Group’s work with other departments to identify long-term real property needs, and identify appropriate facilities both within BART’s existing facilities and properties and other properties as needed.
Ensures the Group provides appropriate Right-of-Way certification requirements for District construction work.

Oversees District Right-of-Way Surveyor and Right-of-Way Officer work to support BART construction, development, acquisition, and disposition activities.

Oversees property management and related services for BART Headquarters (2150 Webster) and 101 Eighth Street facilities in Oakland, and other future properties to be determined by the District.

Directs and assesses property acquisition opportunities; analyzes feasibility, financial and site planning viability, impact on District service, DBE compliance, financial return to District, and fulfillment of District policy objectives; solicits local jurisdiction review and guidance; prepares recommendation to District Board of Directors and local jurisdictions on property use viability.

Prepares, negotiates and executes a variety of documents including agreements, memorandum of understanding, purchase and sale agreements, option agreements, easements, licenses, property exchange agreements, and all other agreements related to property acquisition; conducts negotiations with selected parties and with local land use jurisdictions; secures pertinent District department support for agreement.

Manages BART’s records retention policy and requirements for the Real Estate Group, including parcel maps, and other real property information.

Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.

Oversees BART monitoring and collection of revenues for permits, leases, and other real property revenue streams.

Manages BART’s excess land including compliance with state and federal laws.

Supports Director of Real Estate in preparing goals and plans for operating budget process; the Group’s capital budget, including forecasting of funds needed for staffing and consultant assistance; monitoring quarterly financial reports and staff charges to capital projects.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of real estate, right-of-way.

Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, economics or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Six (6) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional real estate or right-of-way experience which must have included at least two (2) years of management experience.

Substitution:
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year- for-year basis. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a self-certified right-of-way and public real estate program
• Principles and practices of property management- Principles and practices of public right-of-way
• Principles and practices of appraisals and valuations
• Principles and practices of eminent domain
• Methods and techniques of contract negotiations and agreements
• Methods and techniques of real estate appraisals and valuations
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Skill/Ability in:

• Overseeing, directing and coordinating the work of lower level staff
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals
• Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques
• Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic)
  • 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)

Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)

• 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65

Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

Closing Date/Time: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$173,480.00 - $262,824.00 Annually