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The County of Los Angeles REAL PROPERTY AGENT II in Los Angeles, California
REAL PROPERTY AGENT II
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REAL PROPERTY AGENT II
Salary
$81,880.32 - $104,516.88 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
M2058A-R
Department
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Opening Date
03/01/2023
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER:
M2058A-R
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
REBULLETIN INFORMATION
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO CLARIFY THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT NEW APPLICATIONS.
FILING PERIOD:
Applications will be accepted starting March 6, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
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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 Real Property Agent II positions within the Los Angeles County’s Chief Executive Office. The position performs real property analysis, appraisal, purchase, sale, lease, relocation or concession and franchise negotiation for public or County use.
Essential Job Functions
Position Responsibilities
Negotiates independently with property owners, mortgage holders, corporations, executors, or their attorneys or representatives to obtain rights of way for public projects such as flood control channels, waterworks, and structures, roads, highways or similar purposes by fee purchases, dedication or stipulation.
Investigates and negotiates with property owners or their agents in matters relating to purchase, lease, or disposal of real property by or for the County, including relocation and concession and franchise work.
Analyzes and interprets detailed appraisals for use in negotiated acquisitions, sales, leases, or condemnation suits.
Develops, administers, and monitors revenue-producing lease and concession agreements to ensure property rights are protected and performs feasibility studies for planning the use, development, or sale of County-owned real property.
Prepares special reports and recommendations for the Board of Supervisors, governmental agencies, and officials.
Inspects alterations being made or buildings being erected under lease arrangements to ensure that the agreed lessor and lessee specifications are being met.
Performs special County-wide assignments on property management projects as necessary.
Coordinates the preparation of deeds, leases, permits, reconveyances, agreements, maps and other documents involving property rights.
Serves as witness in legal actions involving the County and the Flood Control District in real property matters, and participates in trial and pre-trial proceedings with representatives of the County Counsel, concluding negotiations on settlements made during such proceedings.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
OPTION I:
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree including real estate courses* totaling 15 semester or 23 quarter units -and- three years' experience in appraising, acquiring, selling, leasing, or managing real property at the level of Real Property Agent l; two years of which must have involved commercial or industrial property -or- three years in facilities project design, development or space management at the level of Real Property Agent l -
*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 or 23 quarter units of real estate courses have been completed.
-OR-
OPTION II:
Possession of a current California Real Estate Broker's License* -and- five (5) years' experience in acquiring, selling, leasing, or managing real property at the level of Real Property Agent l*; three years of which must have involved commercial or industrial property
-OR-
OPTION III:
Two years' experience in appraising, acquiring, selling, leasing, managing real property, relocating persons displaced due to public agency acquisitions; or facilities project design, development, or space managementAS AReal Property Agent l.
License:
A 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:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Special Requirement Information:
*In order to receive credit for the Bachelor'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 also 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)
**Experience at the level of a Real Property Agent I is defined as assisting in the performance of real property analysis, appraisal, sale, purchase, lease, relocation or concession and franchise negotiation.
*In order to receive credit for the California Real Estate Broker's License, you must include a legible copy of your license as an online application attachment at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of application submission via email to jbento@hr.lacounty.gov. Be sure to provide your License ID and Valid Thru Date when prompted in the Supplemental Questionnaire of this application.
Out of Class Experience will not be accepted for this examination .
Additional Information
Our Assessment Process
This examination will consist TWO (2) parts:
Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted60%, assessing:
Professional Potential
Achievement
Coping with Uncertainty
Responsibility
Working to High Quality Standards
Willingness to Learn
Working Relationships
Analyzing Information
Learning Quickly
Generating New Ideas
Using Time Efficiently
Adapting to Change
Verbal Ability
MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
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, weighted40%, assessing:
Professional/Technical Knowledge of:
Laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to government real property transactions
Techniques, procedures, principles, and methods used in government real property activities
Real estate transaction terminology
Negotiation
Written Communication
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.
Please 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.govinfo@governmentjobs.com
talentcentral@shl.com
no-reply@proctoru.com
donot-reply@amcatmail.com
Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving exam notifications to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
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.
EXAM PREPARATION:
Study guides and other assessment and/or simulation preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment exams. While the guides will help you prepare for the exam, 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 athttp://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 athttps://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests (https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en-us/practice-tests) .
Eligibility Information:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group 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
Application and Filing Information:
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only. All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. 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.
Fill out your application 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.
Important Notes:
Please note that 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 appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class 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.
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.
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.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
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 or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Department Contact Name:Jackie Bento
Department Contact Phone:(213) 948-2932
Department Contact Email:jbento@hr.lacounty.gov
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
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 ANSWERS CAREFULLY!Please be advised that failure to provide the correct information in the application supplemental questionnaire may result in disqualification of your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as 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.
I understand the above information and instructions.
02
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 add jbento@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, no-reply@proctoru.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to 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.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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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 Degree
None of the above
04
Indicate what major field of study your degree(s) are in as specified in the question above.
05
In order to receive credit for any education you claimed above, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or submit via email to jbento@hr.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.
Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
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How many units of coursework from an accredited college/universitydirectly related to real estatehave you completed? (REQUIRED DOCUMENT: Copies of your Official Transcripts must be attached to your application or submitted via email to jbento@hr.lacounty.gov to receive credit)
0 units
1 - 14 Semester Units or 2 - 22 Quarter Units
More than 15 Semester or 23 Quarter Units
07
In the textbox 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 (Term and Year), and E) Name of the College/University where completed.
NOTE: If you are attempting to qualify for this examination under Option I, failure to provide this information may result in your application being denied. If you are not attempting to qualify under Option I, enter N/A.
08
Do you have a valid and current California Real Estate Broker's License?
To receive credit for your California Real Estate Broker's License, alegiblecopy of the license must be submitted with your application or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission by emailing jbento@hr.lacounty.gov.
*Expired California Real Estate Broker's Licenses will not receive any credit.
YES, I have a valid and current California Real Estate Broker's License.
NO, I do not have a valid and current California Real Estate Broker's License.
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If you have a valid and current California Real Estate Broker's License, please indicate the following:
LICENSE ID: Date Valid Through (mm/dd/yy):
If you do not have a license please enter "N/A".
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How many years of experience do you have in appraising, acquiring, selling, leasing, managing real property, or relocating persons displaced due to public agency acquisitions?
No experience
Less than 1 year
At least 1 year but less than two years
At least two years but less than three years
At least three years but less than four years
Five years or more
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How many years of experience do you possess appraising, acquiring, selling, leasing, or managing real property that involved commercial or industrial property?
No experience
Less than one year
At least one year but less than two years
At least two years but less than three years
At least three years but less than four years
Four years or more
12
How many years of experience do you possess in facilities project design, development or space management?
No experience
Less than one year
At least one year but less than two years
At least two years but less than three years
Three years or more
13
How many years of experience do you haveAS AReal Property Agent I in the service of Los Angeles County?
No experience
Less than one year
At least one year but less than two years
At least two years but less than three years
Three years or more
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If you claimed any experience in Questions #10 - #13, provide the following to document where you gained the claimed experience:
Name of Employer Dates of Employment (Month/Year to Month/Year) Official Payroll Title Name and Contact Information of Supervisor Description of major duties
If you did not claim any experience in the above questions please indicate "Does not apply"
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TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION Real Property Agent IIGeneral Information:This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform theReal Property Agent IIposition. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies: 1. Knowledge of laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to government real property transactions (e.g., purchase, lease, sale, funding sources) in order to ensure acquisitions, sales, and leases are completed in accordance with applicable regulations. 2. Knowledge of techniques, procedures, principles, and methods used in government real property activities (e.g., purchase, lease, sale) regarding inspections, appraisals, foreclosures, demolitions, marketing, and analysis of financial data in order to obtain fair value in real estate transactions. 3. Knowledge of terminology in legal instruments pertaining to real estate transactions such as deeds, leases, licenses, and maps in order to appropriately process real estate transactions. 4. Negotiation - Creates rapport and trust with parties having divergent interests or goals. Has a clear concept of an acceptable outcome. Works from a developing knowledge base. Seeks mutually agreeable trade-offs in deal-making. Wins concessions from others. Questions and counters others' proposals without damaging relationships. Holds ground appropriately; knows when and how to tactically walk away. 5. Written Communication – Reading and writing various work-related documents (e.g., memoranda, letters, policies) by applying knowledge of the structure and content of the English language (i.e., the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar) to comprehend written materials and compose work-related documents that are technically correct and convey information effectively at a level appropriate for the target audience.
I understand
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This assessment is weighted40%. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.Instructions for CompletionCarefully 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 do not provide a response.Certification StatementBy completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my supervisor(s) 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. 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 the questions posed to me 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.
Yes
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Indicate the number of narrative appraisals* you have assisted in analyzingand/orinterpreting** in your prior work experience(s).
Narrative appraisals include summary of important conclusions; evaluation of value of the property and comparable properties; regional and neighborhood analysis; description of the site and any improvements; zoning analysis; and highest and best use analysis.
**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.
a. I do not possess this experience.
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3 or more
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In the comment box below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of when you assisted in analyzing and/or interpreting narrative reports. You must also include a detailed description of the narrative appraisals you have assisted in analyzing and/or preparing. If you do not have this experience, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 300 words or less.
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How many distinct real property types and/or property rights transactions* have you assisted in negotiating**?
Examples of real property types and/or property rights transactions include sales, purchase, lease, or rent of fee title, easements, mineral rights, air rights, single family properties, multifamily properties, vacant land, and various types of commercial properties.
**Assisted in negotiating is defined as understanding the goals and objectives of the transaction, reviewing relevant materials and property information (e.g., lease documents, purchase agreements, property values and/or comparable values) to prepare for the initial contact with the other party, participating in the initial negotiation meetings/discussions, and engaging in subsequent interactions or providing answers or additional information leading to mutual agreement.
a. I do not possess this experience
b. 1 - 3
c. 4 - 6
d. 7 - 9
e. 10 more more
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In the comment box below, please listeachtype of distinct real property type and/or property rights transaction and provide a brief description of your experience assisting in negotiating each. You must also indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of experience. If you do not have this experience, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 300 words or less.
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Which of the following activities have you assisted in performing within the scope of managing real property* (Select all that apply)?
*Managing real property 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.
a. coordinating maintenance of real property
b. coordinating maintenance of real property
c. enforcing provisions of leases
d. negotiating and preparing the terms of lease agreements
e. I do not possess this experience
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In the comment box below, please provide a brief description ofeachactivity you have assisted in performing within the scope of managing real property, as indicated above. You must also indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of experience. If you do not have this experience, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 300 words or less.
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Which of the following activities have youindependently* performed within the scope of managing real property** where you were primary agent for the activity (Select all that apply)?
*Independently is defined as being the primary person responsible for performing the activities and submitting for approval.
**Managing real property 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.
a. coordinating maintenance of real property
b. coordinating bid processes
c. enforcing provisions of leases
d. negotiating and preparing the terms of lease agreements
e. I do not possess this experience
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In the comment box below, please provide a brief description ofeachactivity you have performed within the scope of managing real property, as indicated above. You must also indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of experience. If you do not have this experience, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 300 words or less.
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How many months of experience do you have in performing space management tasks/projects*? *Space management tasks are defined as inventory, utilization, categorization, and data management of real property square footage controlled by an entity.
a. I do not have this experience
b. More than 1 month but less than 12 months
c. More than 12 months but less than 18 months
d. More than 18 months but less than 24 months
e. More than 24 months but less than 30 months
f. More than 30 months but less than 36 months
g. More than 36 months
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In the textbox below, please provide a detailed description of the space management tasks/projects you have performed. You must also indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of experience. If you do not have this experience, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 300 words or less.
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How many real property projects* have you assisted in completing for a government agency**?
*Real Property projects include negotiations and transactions related to the acquisition and management of real property.
**Government agency includes federal, state, county, city and special district governments.
a. I do not have this experience
b. 1 - 2
c. 3 - 4
d. 5 - 6
e. 7 or more
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In the comment box below, please provide a detailed description of the real property projects you have assisted in completing for a government agency. You must also indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of experience. If you do not have this experience, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 300 words or less.
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Indicate which types of written documents you have prepared involving any aspect of real property* (Select all that apply).
*Preparation of written documents is defined as authoring, composing, organizing and writing the initial draft.
a. Memoranda (e.g., recommendations and findings containing supporting statements)
b. Letters (e.g., offer letters, demand letters)
c. Reports (e.g., status reports, committee reports, meeting minutes)
d. I do not possess this experience
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In the comment box below, please provide a detailed description of the written documents prepared. You must also indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of experience. If you do not have this experience, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 300 words or less.
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Agency
County of Los Angeles
Address
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