Real Estate Director - Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.  We work in a hybrid environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office.

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution

Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees

• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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JOB SUMMARY

Oversees and manages all aspects of the County's Real Estate Division, including planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating a broad range of real estate functions, including public asset management, master planning, and general property management. Demonstrates expertise in real estate practices with an eye toward innovation and acumen to build trust and work effectively among diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders, including Elected Officials. The Director ensures division alignment with countywide policies and strategic objectives while fostering operational excellence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related field, plus seven (7) years of related real estate experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes, implements, and maintains a strategic vision for Salt Lake County real property in order to maximize and protect county tax dollars.
• Manages, directs, and coordinates activities through managers, which includes hiring, firing, promoting, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisal and discipline.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the establishment, implementation, and continuous improvementof countywide real estate activities, policies, procedures, and programs.
• Directs the negotiation and execution of real estate transactions, including property acquisitions, leases, and disposals, to optimize County property usage.
• Manages and maintain records of all County-owned properties, leased real estate, and space utilization.
• Works closely with County officials, departments, and the County Council to address real estate and property needs, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic acquisitions.
• Manages all aspects of County property management, ensuring properties are properly maintained, utilized efficiently, and compliant with relevant state and federal laws.
• Represents the County in discussions with local, state, and federal entities, and community groups.
• Directs departmental budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
• Identifies and implement technological solutions to improve service delivery.
• Leads departmental participation in various boards, commissions, and committees.
• Commits to superior customer service, fostering an environment of integrity, innovation, and fiscal responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• State and federal compliance requirements
• Comprehensive understanding of real estate law, property management, and public sector real estate operations
• Research methods and report writing techniques
• Principles of organizational planning and analysis
• Organizing and prioritizing projects and work assignments and reviewing, establishing, and maintaining project schedules

Skills and Abilities to:

• Manage the financial aspects of the division
• Supervise subordinate personnel, including managers, supervisors, and other staff
• Gather, evaluate, interpret, and share data, including budgets and financial statements
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Negotiate effectively
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Represent the County in high-stakes situations
• Act independently
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Develop, interpret, and administer policies and procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting.

May travel to locations throughout the county.

Must be able to attend meetings, drive a vehicle, and perform office related duties.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

This position has been exempted from Utah State real estate licensing requirements, so no state license is necessary in order to fill this position.