Sr Specialist, Real Estate

POSITION TITLE: Sr Specialist, Real Estate (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8332
DEPARTMENT: Operation Services
LOCATION: OPERATION SERVICES BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classified Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $57,264.00 - 95,440.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $71,000.00 - $90,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 3/3/2026.

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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

Are you an experienced real estate professional who wants your work to truly matter? The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Senior Real Estate Specialist to play a critical role in shaping the community's future through strategic property acquisitions, dispositions, and real estate transactions that support high-impact public projects.

In this role, you'll help secure the property rights needed for essential City initiatives, ranging from utilities and infrastructure to parks, trails, conservation, and affordable housing. You'll collaborate closely with internal partners including the City Attorney's Office, Engineering, Utilities, Parks, and Natural Areas, as well as external stakeholders, to conduct due diligence, negotiate agreements, draft and review legal documents, and manage complex property activities from start to finish.

This position offers a diverse and engaging portfolio of real estate work, including high-value assets, partial land acquisitions, and conservation properties. You'll join a highly experienced, collaborative team of real estate professionals who take pride in serving the Fort Collins community and delivering projects that make a lasting impact.

The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of real estate experience, including detailed title review, transactional due diligence, property valuation, easement acquisition, and legal documentation. A Certified General Appraiser license or experience with property acquisition under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 is highly desirable.

If you're detail-oriented, collaborative, and motivated by public service, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to work that makes a lasting impact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Provides support to Real Estate Services Manager in establishing project scope, identifying acquisition issues, and proposing solutions.
• Determines acquisition strategies and negotiates to acquire necessary real estate interest such as purchase and sale agreements, conservation easements, rights-of-way, access rights and leases.
• Conducts title and land research.
• Prepares and presents items for Council Meetings and Work Sessions.
• Compiles and provides accurate real estate data for the Real Estate Services Manager.
• Evaluates market conditions and property values.
• Performs property management duties including negotiating favorable lease rates and prepares appropriate lease documents.
• Monitors lease activities to ensure compliance/collects lease revenues.
• Performs or assists with real estate closings for the City.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive public inquiries regarding real estate activities, location of City-owned property, easements, and rights of way.
• May testify in formal hearings and trials in matters related to real estate transactions and negotiations.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of real estate practices and Colorado Revised Statutes, including real estate and eminent domain law, elements of the appraisal process, title searches, financing, taxation, closings and economic processes.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal land acquisition policies/procedures.
• Familiarity with land survey practices.
• Excellent customer service, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced mathematical skills.
• Federally qualified agent as designated by CDOT desired.
• Ability to become a notary within the first 6 months.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, consultants, property owners, and public officials.
• Knowledge of word processing and demonstrated ability to operate various software packages.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferred

College degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or related field from an accredited college or university

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongestcandidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a widevariety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider anequivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiencesthat align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in thisopportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight theskills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid driver's license.

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Sr Specialist, Real Estate

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