Title and Leasing Specialist

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2801 West Durango Street (Show on map)
May 15, 2025
Posting Date 05/14/25 Application Deadline 05/28/25 Pay Range $62,000 - $85,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Real Estate About the Position Join a mission-driven team as a Title and Leasing Specialist, where you can play a critical role in supporting the Infrastructure Property Management division by analyzing, interpreting, and managing complex real estate records, including deeds, leases, easements, agreements, patents, and contracts. The position oversees the leasing, licensing, permitting, and day-to-day management of County and Flood Control District properties. You'll also conduct essential land rights research that informs the acquisition, use, and disposition of public assets, directly impacting the way our communities grow and thrive. About Us The Maricopa County Real Estate Department partners with various departments and agencies to acquire space and improvements for County personnel and land for infrastructure improvement projects. We maintain the real property data on County-owned and leased facilities and acquire/lease/dispose of County real property. We are a team of collaborative, results-driven professionals who are building a stronger Maricopa County. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of experience conducting land rights research/title examination or working as a Right-of-Way Agent or Property Management Agent in a governmental or quasi government agency, or equivalent related experience in project development, property acquisition, property disposition, negotiations, project coordination, or title/escrow services for public agencies, public works, utilities or quasi-public agencies Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, or a closely related field A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Four or more years of work experience at a public agency performing multi-location property management, leasing, and disposition activities, title examination, and acquisition of real property rights Experience working within applicable real estate and property laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, and other operational guidelines Experience creating all manner of real estate agreements and conveyance documents Experience conducting title research and analysis, and adjudicating and clearing title exceptions, in support of public or quasi-public agencies, public works, or utility company acquisition and disposition programs Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Word) and Adobe Acrobat Pro SR/WA Designation with the International Right of Way Association Job Contributions Negotiates and creates legal documents for property management, acquisition, and disposition transactions, including permits, licenses, leases, temporary entries, easements, sales, and land right transfers/ extinguishments, in accordance with applicable county policies/resolutions, and Arizona Revised Statutes Research, read, analyze, and interpret a variety of public records, documents, title reports, legal descriptions, plans, and maps to identify vesting title, encumbrances, clouds on title, restrictions on title, legal description deficiencies, and quality of title to real property and real property land rights Assists Senior Title and Leasing Specialist with managing the leasing, licensing, and permitting of County and District real property Responds to questions, complaints, and concerns from the general public and public agencies Coordinates with in-house staff on surveys, legal descriptions, map reviews, parcel descriptions, easements, and intergovernmental agreements Investigates, negotiates, and mitigates trespass, encroachment, and non-compliance situations Coordinates and reviews title reports, appraisals, and any other documentation relating to engaging and working with outside consultants Maintain reports and document the acquisition/disposition of properties, to include updating electronic files and databases Assists with real property acquisitions and dispositions, along with preparing public auction documentation and facilitating the process Performs other duties as assigned or required Working Conditions Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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