Salary : $85,352.02 - $94,433.30 Annually
Location : Houston
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39732
Department: Houston Public Works
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 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.
- Develops and reviews offer packages, street/easement abandonment applications, and counteroffers; negotiates with property owners, their representatives, developers, and/or applicants; prepares correspondence associated with requested acquisition or abandonment of property interests.
- Prepares routine and non-routine reports, maintains and updates database tracking system and files for assigned parcels and projects;
- Coordinates with City engineers and project managers, the Legal Department, and other departments as necessary to process disposition or acquisition transactions.
- Responds to complaints or inquiries from property owners, City officials, or outside agencies regarding pending real estate transactions involving the City of Houston's property interests.
- Drafts and processes correspondence and Requests for Council Action (RCA) for real estate transactions and other documents.
- Handles title curative issues and works closely with title companies to ensure that projects are closed according to schedule. .
- Evaluates, reviews, and monitors real estate files on all active projects, including field notes, appraisals, legal documents, and other pertinent information.
- May serve as team lead over lower level real estate staff; serves as project manager coordinating project activities and handles more complex real estate assignments
- 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 TierI Level. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSRequires a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSFour 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 24APPLICATION 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)
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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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Which best describes your highest level of education?
- None of the above
- High School Diploma/GED equivalency
- Associate degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field
- Master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.
02
How many years of progressive experience in real estate, design or closely related field that you have?
- Less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 10 year
- 10 or more years
03
Do you have experience reviewing any of the following? (Please check all that apply)
- RCA's for real estate transactions
- Purchase agreements and condemnations
- Title curative issues
- Relocation assistance services for property owners
- Surveys and Metes and Bounds
- None of the above
04
How many years of experience involving the acquisition of Land and/or property rights for public/private projects do you have?
- Less than one year
- 2 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- 6 or more years
05
Briefly describe your project management and leadership skills.
06
I have experience and/or knowledge in the following: (check all that apply)
- MS Access
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- None of the above
07
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions?
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