Senior Capital Projects Real Property Agents

Position Description

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!

Job Responsibilities

• Negotiates and conducts the acquisition of property rights on behalf of the City for Capital Projects.
• Prepares, analyzes, reviews, interprets, organizes and/or directs the preparation of land and right of way related agreements, deeds, easements, permits, offer packages, waiver valuations, appraisals, etc., for a variety of project assignments with little to no supervision.
• Performs comprehensive legal research into proposed transactions such as deeds, waiver valuations, contracts, easements, title searches, right-of-way restrictions, zoning and land use requirements, encumbrances, value appraisals and price analysis, environmental impact statements, project permits, escrow accounts and franchise rights.
• Reads, writes, interprets survey drawings, legal descriptions, plats, title reports and plans.
• Recommends initiation of condemnation when necessary to acquire real property; assists attorney in proceedings as required and may appear in court as an expert witness.
• Well-versed in the Uniform Relocation Act and how to successfully certify the right of way for FHWA and FTA funded projects.
• Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice in keeping with the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

• Associate's degree in real estate, or a related field.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience as a Real Property Agent or equivalent.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• Experience conducting a variety of property research through city and county records and resources, GIS, kroll, and quarter section maps.
• Experience performing waiver valuations to establish just compensation for non-complicated property rights.
• Solutions-oriented with the flexibility to adjust strategies to meet the needs of a project.
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to build trust with a diverse public.

Other Requirements:
Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.

License:

• Current Washington State driver's license.

Additional Information

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

• Completed NEOGOV online application.
• Supplemental questionnaire responses
• Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
• Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The City’s full salary range for this position is $57.13-$66.60 hourly.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ryan Jones at Ryan.Jones@Seattle.gov.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.