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Real Property Specialist

East Bay Regional Park District

Oakland, California

Job Type Permanent
Salary $120,685 - $136,500 per year
Deadline Aug 06, 2025

The Position

The East Bay Regional Park District is currently recruiting for a Real Property Specialist. This position is a 37.5-hour work week and is located at the Administrative Headquarters at 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA. The hiring pools established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies that may occur during the one-year life of the hiring pools. 

Department 

The Land Acquisition Department within the Acquisition, Stewardship and Development Division is at the forefront of the Park District’s efforts to expand this park system by acquiring property and securing rights to preserve the unique and special landscapes of the region and provide an array of recreational and environmental education opportunities for all East Bay communities. We have a great opportunity to join a dynamic team and are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in real estate transactional work to join our team.

What You'll Be Doing:The Real Property Specialist performs a variety of work in all phases of conservation real estate transactions involving the acquisition of land and other real property rights through purchase, dedication, easement, exchange, lease, license and other means for public park, recreational trail, and open space preservation purposes. This position is also involved in supporting the Park District through negotiating appropriate agreements to facilitate habitat restoration, public access, and park infrastructure development projects.

Ideal Candidate: 

  • Is conversant in all aspects of real estate transactions, including negotiating and drafting transaction agreements and conveyance documents, commissioning and reviewing complex property appraisals, performing title review and other due diligence functions, and coordinating the Park District's role in the escrow and closing process.
  • Is self-directed and able to manage several projects concurrently and move them forward to completion.
  • Has strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to exercise initiative, tact, and good judgment.
  • Has experience working with public agencies or land trust organizations in real property acquisition and/or land conservation.

Candidate screening: Week of 8/11/2025 
Panel Interviews: Week of 8/18/2025
Selection interviews: Early September

HOW TO APPLY

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. If you have previously applied to a position on GovernmentJobs.com, please allow time to update your existing profile. Applications are accepted online only. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you encounter problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov Help Desk toll-free at (855) 524-5627.

Notification: All applicants will be notified of the status of their application via email, generally within two to three weeks after the closing date. You may also sign into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view your current application status and notifications.

Selection Process: The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing or oral examination/interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.

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Category General / Stewardship