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Job Description
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Resource Management Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Level I: $4,578 - $5,580 Monthly
Level II: $5,057 - $6,164 Monthly
Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Typical Duties
Level I:- Negotiates the acquisition of property use for right-of-way, easements, building, or facility uses.
- Prepares Waiver Valuations for non-complex or low-valued property.
- Conducts research of records within the Assessor's Office, Clerk's Office, and title companies for data relevant to appraisals of real property.
- Contacts property owners and negotiates for the purchase and/or lease of real property.
- Assists in preparing documents required for property condemnations.
For a full list of duties for this position, please click here .
Level II :- Negotiates the acquisition of property use for right-of-way, easements, buildings, or facility uses.
- Prepares Waiver Valuations for non-complex or low valued property.
- Conducts research of records within the Assessor's Office, Clerk's Office, and title companies for data relevant to appraisals of real property.
- Contacts property owners and negotiates for the purchase and/or lease of real property.
- Prepares documents required for property condemnations and may appear in court as a witness.
For a full list of duties for this position, please click here .
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Level I:
Education:- Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system with major work in public or business administration, economics, communication, engineering, or a closely related field. A credential evaluation may be requested.
Equivalencies for Education:- One (1) year of paid work experience preparing and or reviewing real estate/property management documents or appraising real property in a private or public setting.
Level II:
Education:- Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system with major work in public or business administration, economics, communication, engineering, or a closely related field. A degree evaluation may be requested.
Experience:- One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Right-of-Way Agent with Tulare County.
Equivalency for Education and Experience:- One (1) year of paid work experience preparing and or reviewing real estate/property management documents or appraising real property in a private or public setting.
AND- One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Right-of-Way Agent with Tulare County.
Knowledge of:
Level I:- Principles and procedures related to real property appraisal, acquisition, and relocation.
- Federal and state eminent domain regulations, case law, and procedures.
- Contract law related to real property transactions, required disclosures, and noticing.
- Techniques and practices for communicating with business representatives, other government entities and the public in person, by telephone, in writing and virtually.
- Methods, procedures, and terminology used in legal descriptions of real property.
- Basic principles of records management.
- Basic mathematics.
- Principles and practices of effective customer service.
Level II:- Department rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- FHWA, HUD, State regulations and Tulare County Ordinances relating to real property, acquisition and relocation.
- Principles and procedures related to real property appraisal, acquisition, and relocation.
- Federal and state eminent domain regulations, case law, and procedures.
- Government code related to private and inter-agency sales, donations, leases, and auctions.
- Contract law related to real property transactions, required disclosures and noticing.
- Techniques and practices for communicating with business representatives, other government entities and the public in person, by telephone, in writing and virtually.
- Methods, procedures and terminology used in legal descriptions of real property.
- Basic principles of records management.
- Basic mathematics.
- Principles and practices of effective customer service.
Skill/Ability to:
Level I:- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Develop, analyze, and apply data in the valuation.
- Assist in the review and development of appraisals to acquire real property.
- Dispose of excess real property as prescribed by state law.
- Prepare reports, memoranda of understandings, joint powers agreements, RFQ/RFPs and legal documents pertaining to real property acquisition and/or appraisal.
- Review documents for sufficiency of information and conformance with legal requirements for filing/recording.
- Make sound recommendations by considering risks and department objectives.
- Demonstrate and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, accountability, and good judgment.
Level II:- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Understand, interpret, and apply Department rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Effectively negotiate to acquire or sell real property.
- Review appraisals and acquire real property.
- Dispose of excess real property as prescribed by state law.
- Assist in the management of real property owned by the County.
- Prepare reports, memoranda of understandings, joint powers agreements, RFQ/RFPs and represent agencies if contracted for acquisition and/or appraisal.
- Review documents for sufficiency of information and conformance with legal requirements for filing/recording.
- Train staff in department work procedures and methods.
- Make sound recommendations by considering risks and department objectives.
- Demonstrate and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, accountability, and good judgment.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 3
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
Closing Date/Time: 6/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
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County of Tulare - HR&D
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