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APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:
We will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER:
C-2057-M

Essential Job Functions

A Real Property Agent I is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: negotiates or assists in negotiation with property owners, mortgage holders, executors, or their attorneys or representatives for the donation, purchase, sale, leasing and management of real property and real property rights; prepares or assists in the preparation of data for acquisition, sale, leasing and management of real property or real property interests; obtains Orders of Immediate Possession and serves defendants against whom suits are brought, making reports to the County Counsel; coordinates or assists in coordinating relocation of persons displaced by public projects; negotiates or assists in negotiating for the execution of deeds, quitclaims, partial releases, partial reconveyances and other necessary instruments; conducts field investigations, including measuring land and improvements, or space utilization studies; analyzes or assists in analyzing appraisals for use in negotiated acquisitions, sales, leases or condemnation suits; prepares and verifies deeds, agreements, partial releases, documents involved in condemnation suits and other documents related to real property transactions; drafts or assists in drafting recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for settlements and prepares conveyances and stipulations for judgment to clear title to property affected by real property acquisitions; processes or assists in processing easement vacations or abandonments; searches public records for information relating to condemnation actions, to secure information on land titles, and related appraisal reports; and obtains or assists in obtaining estimates of the cost of demolition, removal or rehabilitation of buildings and structures.

Requirements

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an interview covering education, training, work style and general ability to perform the duties of the position.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the interview in order to be placed on the eligible register.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:
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.

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.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Public Works as they occur.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, please contact Ramon Cruz at racruz@dpw.lacounty.gov. You will be required to provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and 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, and description of work performed. 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.

Important Notes:

• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

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 www.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.

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.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Ramon Cruz
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: racruz@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922