REAL ESTATE ANALYST

REAL ESTATE ANALYST Print ( Apply ufeff REAL ESTATE ANALYST Salary $69,067.70 - $71,203.86 Annually Location 611 Walker Street Job Type Full Time Job Number 38274 Department Houston Public Works Opening Date 03/02/2026 Closing Date 3/31/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION OVERVIEW Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested Service Line/Section: Engineering & Construction/Real Estate Services Reporting Location: 611 Walker, 19th floor Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Subject to Change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides general coordination of real estate activities involving the acquisition of City property interests, of land and/or property rights for public and private projects. + Provides general coordination of real estate activities involving the acquisition of land and/or property rights for public projects. + Participates in site visits, and develops and reviews offer packages, purchase agreements, and counteroffers; negotiates with landowners for parcel acquisitions; prepares condemnation packages when needed. Prepares routine and non-routine reports, maintains and updates database tracking system and files for assigned parcels and projects. + Coordinates with project engineer and other departments as necessary to necessary to determine and understand project needs. + Drafts and processes correspondence and Requests for Council Action (RCA) for real estate transactions and other documents to acquire property. + Evaluates, reviews, and monitors real estate files on all active projects, including field notes, appraisals, legal documents, and other pertinent information. + Must understand basic and complex real estate principles and terminology. + Operates vehicle to and from various real estate sites. WORKING CONDITIONS This position is physically comfortable. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bacheloru2019s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Two years of professional experience in real estate activities, design or a closely related field are required. Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None PREFERENCES Preference shall also be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. GENERAL INFORMATION SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None However, the department may administer a skills assessment test. SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. PAY GRADE 20 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call 832-393-6015 If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-6015 (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Wellness + Supplemental Insurance + Life insurance + Long-term disability + Retirement pension + 457 deferred compensation plan + Employee Assistance Program + 10 days of vacation each year + 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday + Compensable Sick Leave + Personal Leave + Flexible schedules + Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions + Professional development opportunities + Transportation/parking plan + Section 125 pretax deductions + Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan + Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves + Healthcare Flexible Spending Account For plan details, visit 01 What is the highest level of education completed? + Less than High School diploma/GED + High School Diploma/GED + Associate degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field. + Bachelor's degree or higher in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field. 02 How many years of professional progressive experience in real estate activities, design or a closely related field are required do you have? + Less than 2 years + 2 years but less than 4 + 4 years but less than 6 + 6 years or more 03 Do you have a valid/current driveru2019s license? + Yes + No 04 How many years of experience involving the acquisition of Land and/or property rights for public/private projects do you have? + Less than 1 year + 2 years, but less than 4 years + 4 years, but less than 6 years + None of the above 05 Do you have experience reviewing any of the following? (Please check all that apply) + RCAu2019s for real estate transactions + Purchase agreements and condemnations + Title curative issues + Relocation assistance services for property owners + Surveys and Metes and Bounds + None of the above 06 Briefly describe your project management and leadership skills. 07 I am proficiency in: (Check all apply) + MS Word + MS Excel + MS PowerPoint + MS Access + None of the above 08 Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions? + Yes + No 09 Are you a current city of Houston employee? + Yes + No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-07