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Senior Real Estate Analyst

Salary

$85,352.02 - $90,671.10 Annually

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37569

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

11/14/2025

Closing Date

12/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line: Engineering & Construction

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.*

Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides 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.

+ Prepares appraisal assignments for fee appraisers.

+ Reviews appraisals for accuracy and governmental compliance including USPAP.

+ Consults with fee appraisers regarding concerns that may impact appraisal integrity.

+ Prepares cost and probable price estimates for City projects and departments.

+ Makes credible recommendations on counter offers from property owners and buyers of City-owned property.

+ Reviews of information provided by Asset Management and Land Acquisition agents, Surveyors and Engineers; and requests for additional information that may facilitate the appraisal process.

+ Inputs valuation facts, conclusions, explanations and recommendations into the CIMS database.

+ Perform staff appraisals for City property sale transactions of less than $50,000.

+ Mentors less experienced staff appraisers.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Must understand basic and complex real estate principles and terminology.

+ Operates vehicle to and from various real estate sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Management position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Four (4) 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 year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

+ 4 years or more of experience in commercial real estate appraisal with a minimum of 1 year of commercial real estate appraisal review.

+ 1 year or more of condemnation appraisal experience and/or a year or more of condemnation appraisal review experience.

+ Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Working knowledge in PowerPoint. Experience with Access and Publisher is an advantage.

+ Strong writing skills and solid oral communication.

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 None

However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors 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: 24

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only 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: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832-393-6120).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.393-6120). (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.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Please select the best scenario below that describes your level of education:

+ Less than a high school diploma/ GED

+ High School diploma/GED

+ Associate's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field

+ Bachelor's degree or higher in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field

02

How many years of progressive professional real estate activities, design, or closely related experience do you have?

+ 4 years or less

+ 4 - 5 years

+ 6 - 7 years

+ 8 years or more

03

Do you have a valid/current driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Please list any professional certifications/designations OR other government real estate related appraisal license or certification that you have (e.g., MAI, SRPA, R/W-AC) or if none, please state so. ("See Resume" will not be accepted as an answer).

05

Please state the type of appraisal experience (residential, commercial, other) and number of years in each discipline. If there is no appraisal experience, please write N/A. ("See Resume" will not be accepted as an answer).

06

How many years of real estate appraisal experience do you have?

+ Less than 5 year

+ 5 years but less than 7 years

+ 7 years but less than 9 years

+ 9 years or more

+ No experience

07

Are you a current State of Texas, TALCS - Certified or Licensed Appraiser?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If answer is yes to the previous question, please check which below:

+ None

+ Certified General

+ Certified Residential

+ Licensed Residential

09

Do you have Eminent Domain (Public Easement Valuation/Condemnation) appraisal experience?

+ Yes

+ No

10

If answer yes to the previous question, please state the specific types of easements you've appraised. If no, please enter N/A.

11

Do you have real estate appraisal review experience?

+ Yes

+ No

12

If the answer is yes to the previous question, please state the number of years of commercial review and/or residential review.

13

Please indicate your level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel).

+ BEGINNER: Perform daily word processing tasks, enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, create a new e-mail message, check e-mail.

+ INTERMEDIATE: Format and create a variety of templates and merges; manage table data, sort and filter merges, reply, forward, print and delete an e-mail message.

+ ADVANCED: Manage table data, sort and filter merges, use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel. Delete e-mails from the In box, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders. Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar.

+ EXPERT: Produce table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, manage Macro commands, and create MS Excel applications, manage multiple calendars.

+ No experience

14

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 a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

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