Staff Analyst (Land Aquisition)

Job Description:

Staff Analyst (Land Aquisition)

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Engineering & Construction/ Infrastructure Rehabilitation/Real Estate Services - Land Acquisition
Reporting Location: 611 Walker St 19th Floor
Workdays & Hours : Monday - Friday/8:00am - 5:00pm*
* Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This posting is for a Staff Analyst position within the Real Estate Services Land Acquisition team in Houston Public Works (HPW). This group is tasked with the acquisition of land and property interest in the support of Capital Improvement Projects.

This position will support Real Estate Services - Land Acquisition by managing varying projects to support acquisition projects by evaluating, reviewing, and monitoring real estate files, managing project activities with third party consultants, management districts and municipal utility districts, handling relocation and right of way clearance activities and handling research request received by the department.

Specific duties of this position will include but are not limited to:

• Investigates and makes recommendations for addressing issues of medium complexity and/or sensitivity.
• May be assigned management responsibilities on a limited basis for certain functions, units or programs.
• Compiles data, produces information and interprets results through conclusion or recommendation formulation. Develops reports, special documents or publications as assigned.
• Completes special projects assigned, working on a wide variety of financial, administrative, professional, management and community issues and problems of simple to medium complexity.
• Represents supervisor at meetings and functions generally to gather information.
• Handles highly confidential information.
• Prepares, edits and revises department policy and procedure manuals. Responds to correspondence, requests for information, etc. as assigned by supervisor.
• May participate in the development of management and administrative policies, procedures and master plans with both short- and long-term objectives. Analyzes and reviews management practices and procedures and develops recommendations for improvement.
• Negotiates solutions for problems of simple to medium complexity as assigned by supervisor.
• Interprets administrative policies and oversees communication with department personnel regarding these policies.
• Participates in evaluation and design of workflow, processes, various operations systems, etc.
• Develops technological solutions and systems for continuous improvement programs and other appropriate applications.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable most of the time with occasional periods of stooping, bending and/or light lifting of materials of up to 10 pounds

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 Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.
Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year - for year basis.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.
Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

PREFERENCES

• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Able to handle multiple, competing, and changing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including:
• Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint
• Five or more years’ experience in real estate activities, design or closely related experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player attitude, and the ability to establish excellent working relationships at diverse levels
• Demonstrated ability to train/mentor less experienced professionals
• Capacity to perform complex research to assist with Discovery, Texas Public Information and Legislative Analyst Research request
• Enhanced comprehension of field notes, maps and appraisals.
• Ability to execute creation, review and management of real estate documents such as offer packages, purchase agreements, counteroffers and request for council actions.
• Strong background knowledge of public sector land acquisition processes

**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 skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No
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 26

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 832-395-2976.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-395-2976 (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
• 13 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

Closing Date/Time: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$75,816.00 - $94,288.48 Annually