Property Agent III – Acquisitions

The Job

The Real Estate Services Department is seeking a Real Property Agent III in the Acquisitions Division to lead complex property acquisition negotiations. As an experienced commercial real estate professional, the Real Property Agent III will manage high‑level, sensitive property transactions, ensuring the successful execution of acquisition strategies. While the role requires broad field experience, the primary focus will be on negotiating and preparing property acquisitions and overseeing the acquisition process.

In this leadership capacity, the Real Property Agent III will mentor and train other real property agents, providing technical guidance in property management, appraisals, acquisitions, sales, and relocation services.

• Provide expert property recommendations to County department clients and lead the implementation of these recommendations.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and manage contracts for independent contractors hired to deliver professional services.
• Oversee tenant improvement projects, including minor to major construction and development, from planning through execution.
• Prepare reports, studies, budget proposals, and other analytical documents related to real property acquisition and disposition for public projects.
• Lead negotiations for the acquisition of various property types, including commercial, residential, vacant land, and encumbered land (e.g., easements for conservation, flood control, and road right‑of‑way).

Official

Title:

Real Property Agent III. For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the job description.

The Real Estate Services Department (RESD) is a full service commercial real estate organization providing San Bernardino County and Board Governed entities with comprehensive expert real estate services. With a highly qualified staff, RESD has established a strong reputation among its internal clients for providing exceptional technical expertise, negotiation skills, administrative services and client responsiveness both internally, as well as in its dealings with the private sector commercial real estate industry.

This position offers full benefits and a salary range of $77,979.20 – $ Annually (Depends on Qualifications) 3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026 Bi‑annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14

• Medical & Dental:
  Family Coverage
• Vision:
  Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account:
  Pre‑tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash‑out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account – County Paid Life Insurance – AD&D Insurance – 529 Savings Plan – Short & Long‑Term Disability Wellness Program – Commuter Services – Employee Discounts – Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Pre‑Employment Process:
Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check which includes fingerprints, medical exam, and review of employment history.

Travel:
Incumbents may be required to travel throughout the County. A valid California Class C driver’s license is required at time of appointment and must be maintained.

Sponsorship:
Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

Qualified candidates must meet the education requirement in addition to ONE of the experience options as listed below.

EDUCATION:

Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in real estate, public/business administration, economics, or other closely related field. Education substitution:
One (1) additional year of qualifying experience may substitute the education requirement.

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