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The SFPUC is seeking an 1825 Principal Real Estate Analyst II with superb written, oral and negotiation skills and experience. Under general direction, the Analyst will structure, negotiate and draft complex agreements for the acquisition, lease, and sale of non-residential real estate interests, including the acquisition and disposition of real property and easements. Tasks include performing difficult and complex title analysis for real property acquisitions, easements, leases, and agreements. The analyst will conduct transactions with both private entities and public agencies. This position will report to the SFPUC Real Estate Director. This position requires the Analyst to work four (4) days at the SFPUC Headquarters office and one (1) day working from home.
Job Responsibility
Draft and negotiate complex purchase and sale agreements, easements, leases, licenses, memoranda of understanding, reports, applications, and correspondence regarding the use of land
Research and analyze complex and difficult property rights and issues
work with surveyors and title companies to resolve title issues
obtain and understand preliminary title reports
Direct and participate in the management and coordination of the work of subordinate staff and consultants
Perform financial tasks associated with real estate transactions, such as the analysis of rents, and valuations associated with real property appraisal reports
Make recommendations regarding third-party proposals for the use of SFPUC land, including preparing evaluations and reports pursuant to SFPUC policies, environmental restrictions, local ordinances, general plans, zoning codes, deed and other legal restrictions, and construction impacts
Work with SFPUC staff in other divisions and the City Attorney’s Office to resolve sensitive land use, community, construction, and other issues regarding the use of SFPUC lands
Coordinate legal review of leases, purchase and sale agreements, easement agreements and deeds, licenses, consent letters, and other related agreements, and support legal dispute resolution
Draft appraisal instructions, obtain appraisal reports from MAI appraisers and review such reports for accuracy and appropriateness
Obtain SFPUC Commission and Board of Supervisors’ approvals for property acquisitions, dispositions, and other related agreements subject to such approvals
draft agenda items and staff report to be presented to the Commission and Board of Supervisors, and present and/or support the presentation at Commission and Board meetings
Manage the escrow process in a timely manner including drafting escrow instructions and other escrow documents
Perform related duties as required by the Real Estate Director
Requirements
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and seven (7) years of full-time equivalent experience performing professional level analytical work
Possession of a graduate degree (Master's Degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience
Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years)
Three (3) years of experience performing non-residential public land management and a valid CA Driver's license
Nice to have
Juris Doctor or master's degree in public policy, Real Estate, Planning, Urban Studies, Law, Business Administration, or a closely related field
Experience in drafting and negotiating complex real estate agreements
Experience in analyzing deeds, maps and other title instruments
Geographic Information Systems experience
Experience in making presentations to public officials, agencies and community organizations
Practical experience in a law firm, planning department, consulting firm, commercial real estate firm, title company, or public agency where negotiating real estate transactions and drafting real estate documents are the primary focus of the position