Real Estate Technician

POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Real Estate Office
HOURS: Full-time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $65,638 - $82,048/year
FULL SALARY RANGE: $65,638 - $102,560/year (107 grade)
LOCATION: Western Service Center, Apple Valley
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 pm on Friday, February 6, 2026

What You'll Do

The Real Estate Technician supports the County Real Estate Office responsible for acquiring real estate interests for conservation, facilities, greenways, parks, and transportation. The Technician prepares and coordinates the completion of a variety of real estate-related document for all Real Estate staff, assists with file and data management, and supports the Title Specialist with property research and document retrieval.

* Associate's Degree AND one (1) year of experience preparing and/or processing real estate or legal documents.
OR
* A combination of education and experience to equal or exceed three (3) years directly related to preparing and/or processing real estate or legal documents.
AND
* Valid driver's license

The following examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification:

1. Prepares/drafts and coordinates the execution of forms, agreements, and other required real estate acquisition documents, including purchase, settlement, right of entry, mortgage consents; offer packets; easement deeds; leases; tenant waivers; closing documents; and funding restrictions with direction from the Real Estate Manager, Real Estate Supervisor and Assistant County Attorneys.
2. Provides information and assists in maintaining/updating the County's Real Estate Office files and databases, including conversion of decentralized paper documents to a centralized electronic system accessible to other County departments. Data entry and data management within the CityVerse database for all projects.
3. Performs property research and records look-ups at the behest of unit leadership and assists the Title Specialist with large scale projects and parcel examination.
4. Performs necessary administrative tasks, including but not limited to meeting regularly with Real Estate Specialists, Real Estate Supervisor, and Real Estate Manager; developing and implementing annual Individual work and development plans; completing required training; and completing timesheets, expense reports, performance reviews, etc.by required dates and times.
5. Performs other acquisition and program-related activities in consultation with or as assigned by the Real Estate Manager, Real Estate Supervisor or Assistant County Attorney.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS: 1-3

* Working knowledge of real estate-related documents
* Working knowledge of general contract processes.
* Working knowledge of real estate closing processes and document recording.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Skills in efficiently organizing time to complete assigned responsibilities.
* Skills in utilizing and applying technology for increased efficiency, including use of Microsoft Office and Excel.
* Skills in accurately completing detailed documents.
* Skills in proofreading and redlining documents.
* Ability to adapt and be flexible to meet deadlines.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
* Ability to abide by federal, state and county confidentiality requirements.
* Ability to maintain complex records and prepare detailed documents and reports.
* Ability to employ sound judgment in exercising discretion, including determination at the appropriate points in which to involve management staff in decision-making.

Work Environment
The County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware working environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

The work is generally sedentary, usually accomplished while comfortably seated (or standing) at a desk in a County office building or teleworking from home or some other site during normal work hours. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds may be needed on an occasional basis.

Location & Schedule
This is a hybrid position that offers a mix of telework and in-person work at our Western Service Center in Apple Valley, MN. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Office attendance will be according to the Physical Development Division's Policies and Real Estate Manager's approved hybrid office/remote work schedule, and as necessary for the successful completion of acquisition projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
• Eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday each year
• Pension with a generous employer contribution
• Ability to work from home some of the time

Selection Process

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
• We extend an offer and conduct background checks