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The County of Los Angeles SENIOR REAL PROPERTY AGENT in Los Angeles, California
SENIOR REAL PROPERTY AGENT
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SENIOR REAL PROPERTY AGENT
Salary
$93,779.04 - $119,695.68 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
M2059H-R
Department
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Opening Date
03/01/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
M2059H-R
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
FIRST DAY OF FILING
Applications will be accepted starting Monday, March 6, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)
The examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
Click here (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) to see a list of employee benefits.
Who We Are
The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 112,000 employees across 36 departments and an operating budget of $36 billion. The County provides vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
The Opportunity
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Senior Real Property Agent positions within the Los Angeles County’s Chief Executive Office. The position supervises real property functions such as negotiations and transactions related to the acquisition and management of real property.
Essential Job Functions
Position Responsibilities
Supervises a group of Real Property Agents performing negotiations for rights of way, leases, purchase, sale, management, title, escrow, concessions, franchises, or other major phases of real property work.
Supervises the preparation of deeds, leases, reconveyances, agreements, maps, and other documents involved in real property transactions and management.
Prepares or reviews complex leases, negotiations, or purchases of real property for highways, public building sites, park sites, Flood Control facilities and for other general public purposes.
Analyzes and interprets appraisals on complex high value properties to be used in condemnation suits, major leases for County governmental offices, or sale or lease of properties.
Supervises the management, operation, and maintenance of properties acquired by the County and the Flood Control District.
Appraises real property for the purpose of determining market or fair rental value in the negotiation of leases, rights of way, and excess sales.
Prepares recommendations and reports for the Board of Supervisors, governmental agencies and officials.
Performs special County-wide or difficult real property management assignments as necessary.
Supervises the inspection of or personally inspects alterations being made, or buildings being erected under lease arrangements, to ensure the agreed lessor-lessee specifications are being met.
Advises subordinates and representatives of County Counsel on pretrial and trial proceedings and reviews settlements being made during such proceedings.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Option I: G raduation from an accredited* college with a Bachelor's Degree including real estate courses totaling 15 semester units* -and- three (3) years' experience in appraising, acquiring, selling, leasing, or managing real property at the level of Real Property Agent ll**; two (2) years of which must have involved commercial or industrial property.
**One additional year of the required experience involving commercial or industrial property will be accepted for each year of required college provided that 15 semester units of real estate courses have been completed.
Option II: T hree (3) years in facilities project design, development or space management at the level of Real Property Agent II*.
OPTION III: Two (2) years experience performing real property analysis, appraisal, sale, lease, relocation or concession and franchise negotiation for public useas aReal Property Agent IIin the County Service.**
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS
2 - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*In order to receive credit for theBachelor's degree and required units in real estate, you must include a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Required documents may be emailed to jbento@hr.lacounty.gov. Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. (See Accreditation Information under Employment Information). UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS will not be accepted.
** Colleges under the quarter system will be required 23 quarter units.
*Experience at the level of Real Property Agent II is defined as performing real property analysis, appraisal, purchase, sale, leases, relocation, or concession and franchise negotiation for public or County use.
**Applicants who expect to qualify under Option III must hold or have held the payroll title of Real Property Agent II for the County of Los Angeles.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Experience, certificate, or degree requirement must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.
Out of Class Experience will not be accepted for this examination .
Additional Information
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS
This examination will consists of two (2) parts:
Part I: A multiple choice test weighted 60% measuring:
Deductive Reasoning Ability
Management Potential
Working To High Quality Standards
Responsibility; Achievement
Willingness to Learn
Accepting Others
Showing Courtesy
Working Relationships
Analyzing Information
Learning Quickly
Compliance With Rules And Regulations
Adapting To Change
Controlling Emotions
Working Energetically
MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Transfer of Test Responses:
Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
Only those candidates that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I will advance to Part II.
Part II: An evaluation of Training and Experience weighted 40% measuring:
Professional/Technical Knowledge
Negotiation
Fiscal Responsibility
Written Communication
Software Skills
Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on all weighted exam parts in order to be placed on the eligible register.
NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.
Please add the following email addresses to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
jbento@hr.lacounty.gov
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Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
Exam Preparation
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ .
Eligibility Information
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
Testing Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Vacancy Information
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies in the Chief Executive Office as they occur.
Available Shift:
Any
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
All information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of the appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Classification Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
COVID-19 Vaccination
All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
Fair Chance Initiative
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone:(800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name:Jackie Bento
Department Contact Phone:(213) 948-2932
Department Contact Email:jbento@hr.lacounty.gov
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
Your Responsibilities:
1.Completing Your Application:
a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.
c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.
2.Requirements on Job Posting:
a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.
b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.
c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.
3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.
4.Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile onwww.governmentjobs.comand make the necessary change. This can be done at any time.
5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy:
a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.
Disclaimer: The County of Los Angeles is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction that may affect the employment application or the application selection process.
You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this system and the Internet generally. This system and the information provided on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. No advice or information given by the County of Los Angeles or its respective employees shall modify the foregoing or create any warranty.
The County of Los Angeles expressly disclaims any warranty that the information on this system or on the Internet generally will be uninterruptible or error free or that any information, software or other material accessible from the system is free of viruses or other harmful components. You shall have no recourse against the County of Los Angeles as the system provider for any alleged or actual infringement of any proprietary rights a user may have in anything posted or retrieved on our system.
The County of Los Angeles shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this system or with the delay or inability to use it (or any linked sites), or for any information obtained through this system, or otherwise arising out of the use of this system, the Internet generally or on any other basis.
NOTE: Your application is submitted using Secure Encryption to ensure the privacy of all information you transmit over the Internet.
By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth herein, you agree to all of the above terms and further agree to use this Online Job Employment Application System only for the submission of bona fide employment applications to the County of Los Angeles. Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer.
Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting.
Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.
A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfandhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC EResourceGuide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf)
Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.
Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.
Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the websitewww.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.
Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.
COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
Updated February 2024
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY.Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested.
Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response.All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
YES, I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS.
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Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.
Please addjbento@hr.lacounty.gov,info@governmentjobs.com,talentcentral@shl.com,noreply@proctoru.com, anddonot-reply@amcatmail.comto your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
YES, I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS.
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Los Angeles County is committed to providing candidates with disabilities reasonable testing accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA) to fairly compete in job exams that include testing requirements such as oral interviews, multiple choice/simulation assessments, and/or performance tests that are administered in hard copy and computerized form. As such, if you wish to request a reasonable accommodation for this exam due to your disability, please select the type of accommodation requested. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
I do not require testing accommodations.
Additional Time and/or Breaks.
Other (e.g., Private Room, Sign Language Interpreter, Enlarged Print, Ergonomic Set Up)
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Indicate all degrees from an accredited college or university you currently possess. Select all that apply.
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate's degree
None of the above.
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How many units ofREAL ESTATE coursesfrom an accredited college have you completed?
REQUIRED DOCUMENT: Photocopies of your Official Transcripts must be attached to your application to receive credit for education.
0 Units
1-14 Semester Units or 2-22 Quarter Units
15-41 Semester Units or 23-62 Quarter Units
42-67 Semester Units or 63-101 Quarter Units
68-93 Semester Units or 102-140 Quarter Units
94-119 Semester Units or 141-179 Quarter Units
120 or more Semester Units or 180 or more Quarter Units
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In the text box below, indicate all of the coursework from an accredited college/university directly related to real estate you are using to qualify for this examination. You must provide the following: a) course code, b) course title, c) number of units (semester or quarter), d) date completed (Month, Year), and e) the name of the school. See example below. RE 100 - Introduction to Real Estate - 3 semester units - May 2020 - Cal State Los Angeles Note: If you are attempting to qualify for this examination under Option I, failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification. If this statement does not apply to you, enter N/A.
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To receive credit for completed units of real estate courses from an accredited college, a photocopy of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS must be submitted as an online application attachment at the time of filing OR within 7 (seven) calendar days from application submission by emailing jbento@hr.lacounty.gov.
UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS will not be accepted.
I understand the above information and instructions, and I will upload a photocopy of my official transcripts as an attachment to my online application.
I understand the above information and instructions, and will send via email within 7 (seven) calendar days from my application submission to jbento@hr.lacounty.gov
I have not completed any Real Estate Courses from an accredited college or university.
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How many years of experience do you have in appraising, acquiring, selling, leasing, or managing real property at the level ofReal Property Agent II**?
**Real Property Agent IIis defined as performing real property analysis, appraisal, purchase, sale, leases, relocation, or concession and franchise negotiation for public or County use.
I do not have experience appraising, acquiring, selling, leasing, or managing real property at the level of Real Property Agent II.
Less than 1 year
At least 1 year but less than 2 years
At least 2 years but less than 3 years
At least 3 years or more
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If you indicated that you have experience appraising, acquiring, selling, leasing, or managing real property at the level of Real Property Agent II, provideALLof the following:
Position/Payroll Title:
Employer/Department/Division/Section/Unit:
Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)
If you do not have any experience as listed above, please write"DOES NOT APPLY."
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How many years of experience do you have appraising, acquiring, selling, leasing, or managing real property involvingcommercial or industrial propertyat the level ofReal Property Agent II**?
**Real Property Agent IIis defined as performing real property analysis, appraisal, purchase, sale, leases, relocation, or concession and franchise negotiation for public or County use.
I do not have experience appraising, acquiring, selling, leasing, or managing real property involving commercial or industrial property.
Less than 1 year
At least 1 year but less than 2 years
At least 2 years but less than 3 years
At least 3 years but less than 4 years
At least 4 years but less than 5 years
At least 5 years but less than 6 years
More than 6 years.
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If you indicated that you have experience appraising, acquiring, selling, leasing, or managing real property involvingcommercial or industrial propertyat the level of Real Property Agent II, please includeALLof the following:
Position/Payroll Title:
Employer/Department/Division/Section/Unit:
Name of Commercial/Industrial Property:
Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)
If you do not have any experience as listed above, please write"DOES NOT APPLY."
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How many years of experience do you have in facilities project design, development or space management at the level ofReal Property Agent II**?
**Real Property Agent IIis defined as performing real property analysis, appraisal, purchase, sale, leases, relocation, or concession and franchise negotiation for public or County use.
I do not have experience in facilities project design, development or space management at the level of Real Property Agent II.
Less than 1 year.
At least 1 year but less than 2 years.
At least 2 years but less than 3 years.
At least 3 years or more.
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if you indicated that you have experience in facilities project design, development or space management at the level ofReal Property Agent II**, please includeALLof the following:
Position/Payroll Title:
Employer/Department/Division/Section/Unit:
Name of Facility:
Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)
If you do not have any experience as listed above, please write"DOES NOT APPLY."
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How many years of experience do you have performing real property analysis, appraisal, sale, lease, relocation or concession and franchise negotiation for public useAS A Real Property Agent II in the County service**?
**Applicants who expect to qualify under Option III must hold or have held the payroll title of REAL PROPERTY AGENT II for the County of Los Angeles.
I do not have experience performing real property analysis, appraisal, sale, lease, relocation or concession and franchise negotiation for public use AS A Real Property Agent II in the County service.
Less than 1 year.
At least 1 year but less than 2 years.
At least 2 years but less than 3 years.
At least 3 years or more.
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if you indicated that you have experience performing real property analysis, appraisal, sale, lease, relocation or concession and franchise negotiation for public useAS A Real Property Agent II in the County service**? , please includeALLof the following:
Payroll Title:
County Department/Division/Section/Unit:
Employee Number:
Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)
If you do not have any experience as listed above, please write"DOES NOT APPLY."
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GENERAL INFORMATION:This evaluation of Training & Experience (T&E) is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your training and experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform theSenior Real Property Agentposition. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies:
1.Professional/Technical Knowledge– Knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, principles, and practices pertaining to government real property transactions.
2.Professional/Technical Knowledge– Knowledge of techniques, procedures, principles, and methods used in government real property activities.
3.Professional/Technical Knowledge- Knowledge of terminology in legal instruments pertaining to real estate transactions.
4.Negotiation- Creates rapport and trust with parties having divergent interests or goals. Has a clear concept of an acceptable outcome. Seeks mutually agreeable trade-offs in deal-making.
5.Fiscal Responsibility- Understands the organization's financial processes. Adheres to County standards and contract requirements in real property management and leasing to ensure compliance with contract agreements.
6.Written Communication– Writing various work-related documents by applying knowledge of the structure and content of the English language to compose work-related documents that are technically correct and convey information effectively at a level appropriate for the target audience.
7.Software Skills– Knowledge of how to use a personal computer, including operating systems and standard office efficiency software applications as needed to create documents, store and analyze data, create presentations, read and write email messages.
This assessment is weighted40%. Candidates must achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (part 1 - multiple choice test and part 2 - an evaluation of T&E) to be placed on the eligible register. All completed T&Es will be scored according to standardized criteria established and approved by a panel of subject matter experts.
Instructions for Completion:Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination. You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you: a) do not provide a response, or b) do not provide a brief description from your training and/or experience, when prompted, that supports the response(s) you have indicated. If you do not have experience related to a question, please type "NA" in the comment box.
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:By completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my employers to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions, including removal from this examination and dismissal during any period of County employment.
Furthermore, I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to this examination other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal. I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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1) Indicate the number of narrative appraisals you have independently prepared, analyzed, and/or interpreted in your prior work experiences.
Notes: • Analyzing, and/or interpreting narrative appraisals is defined as being able to confirm that the criteria used by the appraiser are correct, and effectively explaining an appraiser's approach to value to others, such as the owner of a property being acquired by the County. Preparing narrative appraisals entails individually selecting correct criteria, and subsequently determining fair value of real property. • Independently is defined as performing assignments to completion with minimal supervision.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5 or more
F. None
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1a) In the textbox below, please provide a detailed description of the narrative appraisals you have independently prepared, analyzed, and/or interpreted. You must also include your employer name, job title, supervisor name and contact information, and dates of employment.Response should be limited to a maximum of 300 words.
If the above experience does not apply, please indicate "N/A".
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2) How many distinct real property types and/or property rights transactions have you negotiated? Examples include sales, purchase, lease, or rent of fee titles, easements, mineral rights, air rights, single family properties, multifamily properties, vacant land, and various types of commercial properties.
Notes: • Scoring will be based on experience with the number of distinct real property types and/or property rights transactions, and not the volume of each real property type or property rights transaction. One property type will not be counted more than once. • Negotiated is defined as understanding the goals and objectives of the transaction, reviewing relevant materials to prepare for the initial contact with the other party, and engaging in subsequent interactions or providing answers or additional information leading to mutual agreement.
A. 1 - 3
B. 4 - 6
C. 7 - 9
D. 10 or more
E. None
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2a) In the textbox below, please list each type of distinct real property type and/or property rights transaction, and provide a brief description of your experience negotiating each. You must also include your employer name, job title, supervisor name and contact information, and dates of employment.Response should be limited to a maximum of 300 words.
If the above experience does not apply, please indicate "N/A".
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3) Which of the following activities have you performed within the scope of managing real property leased to others, where you were the lead or primary agent for the activity.
Note: Managing real property leased to others is defined as performing contract management and compliance tasks, such as collection of rent and other payments, and confirming proper insurance coverages are in effect.
Select all that apply.
A. preparing lease agreements
B. enforcing provisions of leases
C. coordinating maintenance of real property
D. coordinating bid processes
E. none of the above
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3a) In the textbox below, please provide a brief description of each activity you have performed within the scope of managing real property leased to others, as indicated above. You must also include your employer name, job title, supervisor name and contact information, and dates of employment.Response should be limited to a maximum of 300 words.
If the above experience does not apply, please indicate "N/A".
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4) How many years of experience do you have managing real property contracts in which you or your client were the tenant, and in which you ensured compliance with contract provisions?
Notes: • Managing real property contracts includes guiding or directing the contract process through completion, and performing contract management and compliance tasks. • Ensuring compliance with contract provisions is defined as performing reviews of actions taken and confirming appropriate steps were completed with regards to contract provisions.
A. More than 1 month but less than 12 months
B. More than 12 months but less than 18 months
C. More than 18 months but less than 24 months
D. More than 24 months but less than 30 months
E. More than 30 months but less than 36 months
F. More than 36 months
G. I do not have the above experience.
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4a) In the textbox below, please provide a detailed description of your experience managing real property contracts in which you or your client were the tenant, and in which you ensured compliance with contract provisions. You must also include your employer name, job title, supervisor name and contact information, and dates of employment.Response should be limited to a maximum of 300 words.
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5) Indicate the number of facilities projects you have either designed or managed. Note: Facilities projects work includes program planning and development, systems development, scheduling, resource management, and administering and coordinating facility design and construction projects, and site developments and improvements.
A. 1 - 3
B. 4 - 6
C. 7 - 9