Location: Everett,WA, USA
Airport Real Estate Specialist
Salary
$83,346.72 - $101,349.60 Annually
Location
Everett, WA
Job Type
Full-Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2024-02238
Department
Airport
Division
Airport Administration
Opening Date
12/06/2024
Closing Date
1/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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Description
Paine Field is accepting applications for Airport Real Estate Specialist.
Position will remain open until filled. First review of applications will be January 2.
You are strongly encouraged to apply early!
Paine Field Airport Snohomish County offers outstanding benefits and competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference to the citizens we provide services to. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County.
Visit our New Employee Benefits Summary for more information about employee benefits.
BASIC FUNCTION
To provide real estate management and support services of over 100 assigned Airport aviation, commercial and/or industrial leases and tenants under the direct guidance of the Airport Business Manager.
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
* Prepares, negotiates and works directly with Airport Tenants to manage, execute and enforce Airport leases, licenses and associated documents under the direction of the Airport Business Manager.
* Prepares and acts as a resource to Airport Management in contract administration of Airport leases, licenses, amendments, memorandums and other Airport legal documents.
* Responsible for developing and maintaining positive tenant relations to implement tenant lease requirements of Airport properties in multiple locations including several interfund County leases; handles day to day tenant operations, resolves associated problems, responds to tenant requests and effectively handles related tenant phone calls and correspondence in a timely manner.
* Oversees tenant lease/contract compliance in matters involving all lease/contract provisions including but not limited to insurance, payment, performance bonds, tenant required improvements, common area maintenance, triple net lease monitoring, tenant maintenance issues, varying utility requirements per specific buildings, lease records, lease renewals and/or Federal Aviation Administration mandates.
* Coordinates and oversees rates and charges to Airport Finance for billings; assists Airport Finance on billing and receivable information.
* Works directly with the Business Manager to develop new leases, licenses, correspondence and documents as necessary.
* Coordinates with the Environmental Manager on environmental due diligence issues.
* Prepares, interprets and assists Airport Business Manager in the development of detailed real estate, revenue and financial reports as required to manage over $20 million annually in tenant lease, utility, and interfund revenues.
* Assists in the establishment of Airport rates and charges.
* Assists in discussing and negotiating potential land and building leases.
* Interfaces and maintains a strong and constructive working relationship with airlines, Airport tenants, Airport staff, Airport attorney and other County departments, FAA, local, state and federal agencies involved in Airport real estate projects.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
* Performs related duties as required.
* May represent the Airport Business Manager with other government agencies and districts.
* May perform all the duties of subordinate level employees as required.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in business administration, real estate management, finance or related field; PLUS, three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Airport real estate management, commercial property/tenant management; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous airport business experience is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid State of Washington Driver's License.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
* airport master appraisal requirements for negotiation of Airport leases
* reading and interpreting legal descriptions and leases
* tenant and property management functions, methods and techniques used in airport lease management
* real estate terminology and basic real estate law, including property tax parcels and legal descriptions
* principles and practices of accounting, budgeting and financial management, including excel, data bases and other financial accounting systems and the ability to utilize mathematical formulas
Ability to:
* review and write airport leases and aviation contracts and other legal documents and initiate correspondence with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar
* prioritize, evaluate, and self-manage work projects for optimum efficiencies and timelines and work independently with a minimum level of supervision
* manage, plan, perform and monitor airport real estate lease transactions
* collaborate effectively with Airport staff and other County departments and outside agencies to streamline resources, share date, improve processes and procedures and improve efficiencies
* gather, analyze, synthesize and evaluate a variety of data including statistical data
* communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with a wide variety of Airport tenants, individuals, and aviation groups in private and public settings
* develop work plans, schedules and budgets
* establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, tenants, department heads, associates, attorneys, appraisers, contractors, consultants and/or their representatives and the general public
* work directly with the FAA on airport mandates and aviation requirements specific to Airport properties
* exercise initiative and judgment and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority
SUPERVISION
The employee reports to and receives general direction from the Airport Business Manager. The work requires considerable independent action and judgment in planning and supervising leases and projects. Work is performed with minimal supervision.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in an office environment with field trips to Airport tenant facilities in multiple locations on Airport property and other various locations throughout Snohomish County, as necessary.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.
County Benefits
* Medical Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Retirement
* Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
* Long Term Disability (LTD)
* Commuting Benefits
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
* Leave & Holidays
Voluntary Benefits
* Deferred Compensation 457(b)
* Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
* Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
* Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies
Healthcare Premiums
* Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
* Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.
Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide to learn more.
01
What is your highest level of completed education in business administration, real estate management, finance, or a related field?
* Associates degree
* Bachelor's degree
* Master's degree or higher
* No related degree
02
Which of the following statements best describes your years of experience in airport real estate management or aviation business administration?
* Less than one year of experience.
* One year of experience, but less than three.
* Three years of experience or more.
03
Please indicate which of the following tasks you have performed as part of your primary duties. (Check all that apply)
* Interpreting appraisal requirements for negotiation of Airport leases
* Reading and interpreting legal descriptions and leases
* Airport lease management
* Understanding real estate terminology and basic real estate law including property tax parcels and legal descriptions
* Understanding principles and practices of accounting, budgeting and financial management
* Real Estate Financial accounting systems up to automation
* Reviewing and writing airport leases and aviation contracts and other legal documents
* Liaising with FAA, WSDOT, and other government agencies in relation to real estate
* None of the above
04
Please select all that apply to your proficiency concerning reviewing and writing airport leases, licenses and other aviation contracts and other legal documents.
* Writing leases
* Writing licenses
* Writing lease amendments
* Writing lease assignments
* Writing property management contracts
* Writing Consent to Sublease
* Writing County Council motions
* Real estate regulatory compliance
* Tenant correspondence
* Writing rate methodologies
* Writing RFP/RFQ/RFI
* None of the above
05
Please select all the airport or general real estate skills that you have previous work experience completing.
* Formulating, creating, and setting Aeronautical rate sheets
* Analyzing appraisals
* Formulating, creating, and setting non-aeronautical least rates
* Tenant improvements management
* Tenant insurance compliance monitoring
* Debt collection management
* Lease compliance and enforcement
* None of the above
06
Managing tenants and leases is critical in any real estate operation. Share an example of how you successfully negotiated or managed a lease in a commercial or industrial setting. How would you apply this experience to tenants at an airport, such as corporate hangar tenants, FBO's, airlines, cargo operators, or other various airport businesses? Ideal response 1/2 page in length.
07
Explain your approach to drafting, reviewing, and managing leases and licenses. How do you ensure accuracy, legal compliance, insurance requirements, tenant improvements, and clarity in the terms and conditions? Include examples of how you have successfully handled complex or high-volume contract work in your past roles. Ideal response 1/2 page in length.
08
Real estate challenges can arise unexpectedly, requiring quick thinking and adaptability. Share a time when you overcame a significant obstacle in a real estate project. How would you use similar problem-solving skills to address challenges in managing airport properties? Ideal response 1/2 page in length.
Required Question