Director of Real Estate and Property Management
Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.
Department
Real Estate & Property Development
Pay and Benefits
BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2023 current employee cost $160.96 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents.
Pay Rate
Non Represented Pay Band 12
$159,361.00/annually (Minimum) – $241,433.00/annually (Maximum)
Starting negotiable salary will be between $159,361.00/annually – $218,976.00/annually to commensurate with education and experience
Posted Date
October 12, 2023
Closing Date
Open until filled/further notice
Initial application submission review date will be on November 5, 2023
Reports To
Chief Planning & Development Officer
Days Off
Variable
Who May Apply
All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.
Current Assignment
Under general direction, plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the Real Estate Department within the Office of Planning and Budget, including day-to-day management of BART’s construction permitting oversight; real estate leases with BART as lessor and lessee; right-of-way acquisition, disposition, and certifications, surveying, facilities needs management, property management for District-owned and leased properties, and other property-based transactions and information requests; provides highly complex administrative and management support to the Chief Planning & Development Officer, and performs related duties as assigned.
Additionally, the incumbent is accountable for guiding departmental operations through the establishment of objectives, policies, rules, practices, methods, and standards, accomplishing all departmental goals and objectives, and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.
Essential Job Functions
Assumes management responsibility for services and activities of the Real Estate and Property Management Department including negotiating all aspects of land use transactions, including land sales, easements, and long-term ground leases on- and off- District property.
Assumes management responsibility for services and activities of the Real Estate and Property Management Department including permits to enter; real estate leases, acquisitions, and disposition; right-of-way compliance; facilities needs management; property management; and other real property requests or needs.
Oversees BART’s permitting process for third parties needing entry into BART rights-of-way and other properties. Ensures efficient coordination of permitting process with other BART groups including Finance and Maintenance and Engineering. Sets performance metrics for timely processing of all permits and high-quality customer service.
Oversees management of BART leases both as lessor and lessee, including monitoring and enforcement of lease terms, negotiating leases, and appropriate market analysis to establish reasonable lease terms.
Maintains BART’s right-of-way self-certification with the State of California, ensuring staff maintain necessary credentials and skill sets; ensures the Department provides appropriate Right-of-Way certification requirements for District construction work.
Oversees property management and related services for District owned and leased properties, and other future properties to be determined by the District.
Oversees BART’s acquisition and disposition of real property including appraisals, negotiations, and compliance with state and federal laws.
Oversees the Department’s work with other departments to identify long-term real property needs, identify appropriate facilities both within BART’s existing facilities and properties and other properties as needed.
Oversees District Right-of-Way Surveyor and Right-of-Way Officer work to support BART construction, development, acquisition, and disposition activities.
Creates and presents department’s goals and objectives to senior management as part of operating budget process; develops and directs administration of the department’s capital budget, including the forecasting of funds needed for staffing, and consultant assistance, and approving expenditures.
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
Manages consultant projects; oversees budget expenditures, correspondence, and acceptance of final products; prepares and presents periodic reports to management and the Board of Directors on the status of projects.
Directs and assesses property acquisition opportunities; analyzes feasibility, financial and site planning viability, impact on District service, DBE compliance, financial return to District, and fulfillment of District policy objectives; solicits local jurisdiction review and guidance; prepares recommendation to District Board of Directors and local jurisdictions on property use viability.
Prepares, negotiates and executes a variety of documents including agreements, memorandum of understanding, purchase and sale agreements, option agreements, easements, licenses, property exchange agreements, and all other agreements related to property acquisition; conducts negotiations with selected parties and with local land use jurisdictions.
Manages BART’s records retention policy and requirements of the Real Estate Department, including parcel maps, and other real property information.
Serves as the liaison for the Real Estate Department within the District and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues; makes presentations to community groups, appointed commissions and elected officials in support of the District’s Real Estate Program. Represent the District’s Property Development Program throughout the Bay Area by participating in various forums and making presentations to various organizations.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; serves on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of real estate development; monitors developments and legislation related to assigned area of responsibility; evaluates impact upon District operations; recommends and implements equipment, practice and procedural improvements.
Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, economics or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Seven (7) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional real estate development, property management and acquisition experience which must have included at least three (3) years of management experience.
Substitution: Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year- for-year basis. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Knowledge Of
- Operational characteristics, services and activities of a property development and real estate development program
- Principles and practices of real estate development and land use planning
- Principles and practices of program development and administration
- Methods and techniques of contract negotiations and agreements
- Methods and techniques of financial/site planning analysis and real estate appraisal
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
- Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Skill In
- Managing a comprehensive real estate development program
- Overseeing, directing and coordinating the work of lower-level staff
- Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff
- Preparing site planning assessments for proposed developments on and off District property
- Negotiating real estate development agreements
- Conducting feasibility studies of proposed development projects
- Monitoring development trends and implementing appropriate changes to District development strategy
- Participating in the development and administration of Department goals, objectives and procedures
- Preparing and administering large program budgets
- Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports
- Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals
- Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques
- Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
- Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.
The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.
The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).
Application Process
External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.
Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on EmployeeConnect.
All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.
Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.
When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at [email protected] for assistance.
To verify submission of your application, click on the ‘My Career Tools’ link at the top of the ‘Careers Home Page’ after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at [email protected], between the hours of 8:15am – 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at [email protected].
Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran’s credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran’s Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran’s Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.
Other Information
Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.
Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions: Office environment; exposure to computer screens.
Physical Conditions: Requires maintaining physical conditions necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Note
Please note that any job announcement may be extended or canceled at any time.