JOB LOCATION
15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
The Hiring range for this position is anticipated to be $72,347.20-$90,434.00/Annually
The Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $72,347.00-$113,042.50
The deadline to submit applications is Friday April 5th, 2024. Initial review of submitted applications will commence on Monday April 8th, 2024. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The new Development Review Division of the Public Works Department is seeking Real Property Specialist Senior. The Real Property Specialist Senior is responsible for reviewing subdivision plats, site plans, legal descriptions for easements or license agreements and makes recommendations for revisions or approval.
This new Development Review Division has been created to consolidate Public Works development review including site plans, civil plans, traffic engineering and Real Property reviews with a focus on customer service and achieving or
exceeding performance metrics.
The city’s overall development process, spanning several city departments, is managed by the Office of Development Assistance (ODA), a division of the City Manager’s Office. ODA’s project managers are the liaisons between our development partners including initial department introduction meetings, development applications and planning approval, civil construction document review and approval and building construction document review and approval and permitting. Departments that are integral to the development review process include ODA, Planning and Development Services, Aurora Water, Parks Recreation and Open Space and both the Public Works Engineering Services Division and Building Division.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews legal descriptions associated with subdivision plats and annexation maps, and makes recommendations for revision or approval
Process and review subdivision plats and annexation maps for recordation
Reviewing building permits, site plans, and other real property exhibits
Research real property inventory and appropriate county clerk and recorder’s offices
Participates in development review meetings for internal and external customers
Facilitate communication and collaboration with others to solve problems
Serves as a liaison with departments, developers, and consultants
Makes complex mathematical computations
Quality control for records and data management, including production and status activity report
Prepares technical reports and memoranda for use by management
Assist and coordinates citizen requests
Performs other duties as assigned
Reviews Separate document Legal descriptions for easement releases/dedications and Street Vacations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
Experience:
At least two (2) years progressively responsible professional experience in land surveying , real estate, finance, or
related field
Knowledge of:
State statutes, federal regulations and codes related to land surveying, and land development
Trigonometry and coordinate geometry
City design standards
GPS, GIS, and Microsoft Office
State plane coordinates
Land Survey Concepts
Applicable engineering concepts and principles
Knowledge of:
State statutes, federal regulations and codes related to land surveying, and land development
Trigonometry and coordinate geometry
City design standards
GPS, GIS, and Microsoft Office
State plane coordinates
Land Survey Concepts
Applicable engineering concepts and principles
Skills:
Operating computer equipment
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal and managerial skills
Skill in the use of windows-based programs
Strong customer service skills and customer relations, public speaking and media relations
Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors
Abilities to:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including
executive staff, citizens, and elected officials
Ability to train and cross-train.
Read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings, subdivision plats, and site plans
Read, review, and interpret legal property descriptions
Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner
Licenses and Certifications:
Essential Personnel:
Physical Demands:
Moderate physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds
Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard.
Clear vision to read written reports, survey descriptions and written material.
Hearing/listening and speech communication to maintain communication with employees, contractors and
citizens
Work Environment:
Equipment Used:
Operates a motor vehicle
Computer software (Amanda Software, ArcMap, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) Copier
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
