Salary : $99,520.20 - $112,076.38 Annually
Location : Houston
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39761
Department: Houston Public Works
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEWApplications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTEDService Line/Section: Real EstateLocation: 611 Walker, 19th FloorWorkdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/8:00am - 5:00pmSubject to change*DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvides general supervision and coordination of real estate activities involving the disposition of City property interests, encroachments, leases, and acquisitions of land and/or property rights for public and private projects.
- This position manages, directs, provides guidance, counseling, and project management oversight within Real Estate Services.
- Provides general supervision and coordination of real estate activities involving the acquisition of land and/or property rights for public projects.
- Develops and reviews offer packages, purchase agreements, and counteroffers; drafts RCAs for real estate transactions, including purchase agreements and public necessity and convenience ordinances.
- Evaluates, reviews, and monitors real estate files on all active projects, including field notes appraisals, legal documents, and other pertinent information.
- Handles title curative issues and works closely with real estate services staff to ensure that projects are closed according to schedule.
- Coordinates relocation assistance services for property owners displaced because of parcel acquisitions for CIP and federally funded projects.
- Manages services performed by third-party consultants.
- Handles property management duties to clear improvements from the right-of-way following parcel acquisitions.
- Responsible for providing weekly reports and status updates on assignments and reporting on all staff activities each week to the section manager.
- Ensures the section staff maintains detailed and accurate records for activities assigned in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices of the Real Estate Services.
- Perform personnel functions, such as training, evaluating performance, recommending disciplinary action of direct reports and interviewing prospective employees.
- Responsible for creating and submitting various types of reports associated with all real estate-related activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Candidate must be self-directed and possess great leadership and customer service skills.
- Must understand basic and complex real estate principles and terminology.
- Operates vehicle to and from various real estate sites.
WORKING CONDITIONSThe position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, etc. A portion of these duties will involve the ability to be detailed, speak and write effectively; otherwise, regular office atmosphere with occasional periods of stooping, bending, and lifting up 20 pounds.
This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier I Level. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSRequires a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSSix years of professional experience in real estate activities, design or a closely related experience are required.
Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a yearfor-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTSNone
PREFERENCES **Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** GENERAL INFORMATION SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED NoneHowever, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITIONNo If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATIONFactors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade 26APPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.
Applications must be submitted online at:
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call 832-393-6032.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.393-6032. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
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Please select the best scenario below that describes your level of education:
- Less than a High School diploma
- High School diploma/GED
- Associate Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field.
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field.
02
How many years of professional experience in real estate activities, design or closely related experience do you have?
- Less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 10 years
- 10 or more years
03
How many years of management experience do you have?
- Less than 4 years of experience
- 4-5 years of experience
- 6-7 years of experience
- 8 or more years of experience
04
Do you have a valid/current driver's license?
05
How many years of experience involving the acquisition of land and/or property rights for public/private projects do you have?
- None
- 1 year or less experience
- 2-4 years of experience
- 5 years or more experience
06
Do you have experience reviewer any of the following? (Please check all that apply).
- Request for Council Actions (RCAs) for real estate transactions.
- Purchase agreements and condemnation preparations
- Title curative issues
- Relocation assistance services for property owners
- Surveys and Metes and Bounds
- None of the above
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I have experience and/or knowledge in the following: (check all that apply)
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- None of the Above
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Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marien Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received with an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.
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