Business Support III (Real Estate)
City of Fort Collins

Job Info

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POSITION TITLE: Business Support III (Real Estate) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7125
DEPARTMENT: Operation Services
LOCATION: OPERATION SERVICES BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $43,247.00 - 64,870.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $48,000.00 - 59,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 6/20/2023.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check required.

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

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Job Summary

Do you have experience and skills in administrative and business support? Does your background include work in the real estate industry? The City of Fort Collins is looking for a Business Support III, who will provide quality administrative support and assistance to the Real Estate team. Please read on!

The Real Estate Services division plays an important part in supporting other City departments during their acquisition, leasing, sale, and property management of all types of real estate. These services are an important aspect of local government because real estate support is essential to nearly all city projects, including property development, affordable housing, facilities, parks, trails, sidewalks, natural areas, art in public places, streets, and utilities. The Business Support III, Real Estate position assesses title work, handles money, processes work orders and payments, reviews real estate documents, performs record keeping, and interacts with city employees and residents.

Applicants seeking high consideration should have five years of related experience or education in real estate services or a combination of both. If this is you, we'd love to have you apply!

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 responsive customer service to internal and external customers as the entry point for departmental inquiries
• Coordinates, administers, and monitors progress of department, division, and/or City processes, programs or projects
• May compose and perform detailed editing of memos, letters, correspondences, documents, and reports
• Coordinates distribution of information, including DocuSign signatures, and provides assistance to employees, management and/or the general public
• May coordinate and schedule special events, department meetings, travel schedules and reservations
• Coordinates and oversees office functions and standard operating procedures
• Develops, compiles, and maintains files, records, reports, spreadsheets, and databases as requested
• Purchases and monitors consumption of office supplies and inventory
• Coordinates and administers special projects as assigned
• Conducts research, compiles and prepares records or reports
• Performs technical work associated with various business, financial, or budget processes within the department
• Acts as liaison to other City offices
• May provide administrative support to a board or commissions, internal committees, and City Council ad-hoc committees including agendas and minutes, which may include some regular evening meetings
• May conduct financial transactions, such as accounts payable, invoicing, cash reconciliation, journal entries, claims processing or purchase requisitions

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

• Ability to work with limited supervision and exercise independent judgment
• Knowledge of principles of project management; ability to manage time, organize and prioritize work effectively
• High level knowledge of standard office software, including word processing and databases, specifically Microsoft Office 365 programs such as Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to operate more complex software for spreadsheet development
• Effective oral and written communication; excellent grammar, proofreading and editing skills
• Basic knowledge of accounting and financial concepts, purchasing, budget, and finance management
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, customers, other agencies, City departments, and staff
• Ability to take minutes as part of appointed Boards or informal internal committees or boards as assigned, including posting agendas and notices, meeting logistics, meeting minutes, and general group communications

Required Education

Minimum/PreferredEducation LevelMinimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Preferred College-level or technical course work in business, finance, marketing, communications, public relations, or office management

Experience Requirements

• Minimum five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid driver's license.

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Business Support III

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Job Summary

Do you have experience and skills in administrative and business support? Does your background include work in the real estate industry? The City of Fort Collins is looking for a Business Support III, who will provide quality administrative support and assistance to the Real Estate team. Please read on!

The Real Estate Services division plays an important part in supporting other City departments during their acquisition, leasing, sale, and property management of all types of real estate. These services are an important aspect of local government because real estate support is essential to nearly all city projects, including property development, affordable housing, facilities, parks, trails, sidewalks, natural areas, art in public places, streets, and utilities. The Business Support III, Real Estate position assesses title work, handles money, processes work orders and payments, reviews real estate documents, performs record keeping, and interacts with city employees and residents.

Applicants seeking high consideration should have five years of related experience or education in real estate services or a combination of both. If this is you, we'd love to have you apply!

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 responsive customer service to internal and external customers as the entry point for departmental inquiriesCoordinates, administers, and monitors progress of department, division, and/or City processes, programs or projectsMay compose and perform detailed editing of memos, letters, correspondences, documents, and reportsCoordinates distribution of information, including DocuSign signatures, and provides assistance to employees, management and/or the general publicMay coordinate and schedule special events, department meetings, travel schedules and reservationsCoordinates and oversees office functions and standard operating proceduresDevelops, compiles, and maintains files, records, reports, spreadsheets, and databases as requestedPurchases and monitors consumption of office supplies and inventoryCoordinates and administers special projects as assignedConducts research, compiles and prepares records or reportsPerforms technical work associated with various business, financial, or budget processes within the departmentActs as liaison to other City officesMay provide administrative support to a board or commissions, internal committees, and City Council ad-hoc committees including agendas and minutes, which may include some regular evening meetingsMay conduct financial transactions, such as accounts payable, invoicing, cash reconciliation, journal entries, claims processing or purchase requisitions
Management Responsibilities

No

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