Assistant Division Manager, Real Property Services

Job Description:

Assistant Division Manager, Real Property Services

Description

Position Description

The Public Works Department is recruiting for an Assistant Division Manager in the Facilities Management Division to oversee the Real Property team. We are seeking an experienced candidate with demonstrated strong customer service and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to high performance, excellence and efficiency.

Under the direction of the Facilities Division Manager, the Assistant Division Manager is responsible for managing the Real Property teams for both General Government and Tacoma Public Utilities in support of our internal customers assisting them with managing roughly 1,300 properties in five (5) counties (Pierce, Mason, King, Lewis, and Thurston.) The Assistant Division Manager oversees the teams responsible for managing all rights-of-way and properties within the Tacoma City limits and all Tacoma Public Utility properties in their service area, which includes the five (5) counties mentioned above.

The work group currently consists of nineteen (19) professional staff members, eight (8) located at Tacoma Public Utilities and eleven (11) located in the Tacoma Municipal Building supporting General government and are comprised of both represented and non-represented staff.
The work group, at a high level, provides professional, high-quality services in property management, acquisition, disposition, research, right-of-way, utility corridors and complex permit oversight for large capital projects, complex leases and appraisals.

*** FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BE MAY 6, 2025 ***

Essential Leadership Duties and Skills:

• A highly skilled, effective leader that knows how to build and maintain morale, provide accountability and build strong relationships based on trust and respect.
• Empower people to make good decisions providing access to necessary information, training, and resources; and encouraging collaborative problem-solving.
• Coach, mentor, teach and strongly promote professional development in others.
• Develop effective relationships internally and externally to keep the Real Property team connected to supported internal departments, external entities and partner agencies.
• Lead and manage staff, assignments, workload projections, projects, programs, and develop and implement project delivery processes and strategies.
• Supervise staff in coordinating and managing projects, obtaining and reviewing title and environmental reports, property research, establishing just compensation and market valuations, reviewing and approving right-of-way and development plans.
• Ability to draft and review legal descriptions and transactional documents such as deeds, leases, easements, permits, offer packages, purchase and sale agreements, and interagency agreements.
• Knowledge of WSDOT certification for City right-of-way projects (LAG Manual), including ensuring the City is in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act (URA).
• Organize and direct communication and presentations to City leaders, elected officials, stakeholders, and other groups.
• Prepare, analyze, and monitor budgets for the Real Property team.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering , business or public administration or directly related field.

Minimum Experience*
6 years of experience in a Real Property related field, including 1 year prior at senior, lead or supervisory level.

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Washington State driver's license

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

International Right of Way Certifications such as RWA, RWP, or SR/WA

Juris Doctor is desired but not required

Experience managing state, county, and local government and/or utility properties and corridors is highly desired.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Apply
All interested individuals must apply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to the position.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of education, certifications and related experience. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City of Tacoma's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on a Referral List for review and potential interview selection. Appointment is subject to passing a pre-employment background check.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or neogov.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

Should you have any questions about this position please call Human Resources at (253) 591-5400 before 4pm on the closing date.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 5/13/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$136,988.80 - $192,857.60 Annually