Position Information
Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) seeks an experienced property manager to join our team!
Starting salary up to $61.36/hour ($128,065/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:
- Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
- Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
- Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
- Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
- Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
- Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
About the Position
Reporting directly to the Airport Manager, the Airport Property Manager supervises a team of professional and clerical staff. You will be assigned property management functions at the Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport , which include managing vendor and tenant relationships and acting as a liaison with multiple internal functional areas such as accounting, operations, and security as well as external stakeholders such as contractors and tenants.
This position is primarily office-based but involves regular travel to various airport facilities for site inspections, tenant meetings and construction monitoring. This requires flexibility to occasionally work outside of normal office hours, especially during emergency situations or community outreach activities. Occasional outdoor work and participation in site meetings may be required during airport development, improvement projects, and outreach meetings.
Responsibilities For This Position Include
- Managing the creation and negotiation of complex contracts, including Requests for Proposals/Qualifications/Interest (RFPs/RFQs/RFIs) for concessionaire contracts, revenue generation, and real estate parcel development
- Drafting project scopes, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with relevant insurance requirements and federal, state, and local laws
- Maintaining compliance with FAA regulations, overseeing real estate market analysis, and preparing reports to establish property values for Airport related commercial real estate
- Overseeing tenant related construction projects by coordinating tenant construction processes, ensuring compliance with lease conditions
- Monitoring financial accounts of tenants, concessionaires, and operators, including calculating rental rates based on the Consumer Price Index, negotiating payment schedules, and handling delinquent accounts
- Preparing detailed financial reports for review by upper management
- Drafting and presenting policies, contracts, and agenda items for approval by upper management and the Board of Supervisors, including handling complex legal documentation for facilitating long-term leases and the acquisition or disposition of County owned parcels
In addition to a high level of professionalism, diplomacy, and tact, the ideal candidate for this position will possess:
- At least two years of professional experience managing commercial real estate assets, including involvement in contract negotiations and the acquisition or disposition of properties
- Advanced skills in financial analysis, specifically in calculating fair market rental rates, managing tenant accounts, and preparing financial forecasts for Airport property revenue and maximizing the rate of return are essential
- Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex real estate agreements, including lease and concession agreements, licenses, and memorandums of understanding
- Proficiency in industry standard software for property management, financial analysis, and contract management
- Strong research and analytical skills to assess market trends and provide detailed reports on real estate, concessions, and rental rates
- Exceptional communication and negotiations skills to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
About the Department
The Sonoma County Public Infrastructure (SPI) Department leads the way to a safe and sustainable community by planning, building, managing, and maintaining Sonoma County's investment in quality services and infrastructure. Their Airport Division operates the Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS), the only local commercial service airport that offers air service directly into the North Bay region. Supporting up to 21 flights per day, STS has facilities for airline passenger services, cargo, private and corporate flights, recreational aircraft, law enforcement, emergency medical service, search and rescue, firefighting aircraft, and pilot training.
About Sonoma County
The County of Sonoma offers a rare and compelling array of scenic, recreational, and geographic characteristics that include over 200 award winning wineries, majestic redwoods, inspiring coastline and beaches, and the vibrant Russian River. Encompassing over one million acres of land and water, rich with agriculture, parks, campsites, lakes, and open spaces, the County is home to over 500,000 residents and offers a wide variety of art and music festivals, farmers' markets, and concert venues. Local schools continually rank high on California's Academic Performance Index, and the Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University offer higher education opportunities.
Please visit sonomacountyconnections.org for more information about Sonoma County, the place to live, work, and build your career.
Sonoma Public Infrastructure is recruiting to fill an Airport Property Manager position. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title for this position is Real Estate Project Specialist.
- Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory .
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Education: Any combination of work experience and education which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include two years of professional experience in the leasing, management, acquisition, and/or disposition of commercial real estate assets and interests and coursework in real estate, business administration, public administration, economics, law, or a closely related field . A Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent, in a related field is highly desirable.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Considerable knowledge of: principles, practices, and techniques of property appraisal, acquisition, leasing, and disposition; negotiation techniques and strategies; state, federal, and local laws and regulations applicable to the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of real property assets and interests; principles and practices of project management; the principles of research methodology, data collection, and analysis; effective written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax, and English composition, modern office practices and procedures, including computers and related software.
Working knowledge of: principles and practices of County policies and procedures related to procurement, contract development, and insurance; the appropriate forms and terminology used for real property transactions; local real estate and relocation service providers; statistical and financial analysis; presentation skills.
Ability to: organize, plan, schedule, budget, and coordinate real estate projects; collect, interpret, and analyze data and make recommendations based on that analysis; plan, coordinate, initiate, and complete actions necessary to implement project plans; analyze situations and select appropriate course of action; act as a liaison between departmental clients and other parties such as property owners and contractors; develop and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work; present detailed technical data clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions willbe scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The Selection Procedure Will Consist Of The Following Examination
An
Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination(weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
Additional Information
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
How To Apply
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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