| Location | Jacksonville, FL |
| Salary | $70,000–$72,802.86 Per Year |
Real Estate Manager
Salary
$70,000.00 - $72,802.86 Annually
Location
City Hall - 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Appointed Employee
Job Number
2026-07287
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
09/11/2026
Closing Date
9/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
This position reports to the Chief of Real Estate and is responsible for real estate transactions including the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and general conveyance of real property.
Examples of Work
Serves as a primary point of contact for the City's real estate activities.
Acts as Real Estate Project Manager providing oversight and coordination of complicated projects with durations ranging from months to years.
Establishes priorities, identifies processes and performs high level problem solving/troubleshooting with respect to all projects.
Pursues, manages, and performs real property transactions.
Tasks include coordinating with customer departments on requirements and real estate criteria; identifying and researching real property; performing, procuring and interpreting due diligence (surveys, environmental assessments, appraisals, etc.); contacting and working with property owner(s) or buyer(s) (may require working outside normal working hours); developing and negotiating terms and conditions of real estate contracts; managing and overseeing contractors and consultants who perform work; coordinating and collaborating with the City's Legal Department on real estate contracts; preparing written reports for various agencies.
Coordinates with the Florida Department of Transportation on real estate and right-of-way matters.
Manages leases, including cell tower leases, and compels compliance of lease terms with tenants.
Manages requests to close City rights-of-way and easements. Reviews construction plans to ascertain easement, right-of-way, land needs, and determine the effects on other land.
Research plats, deeds, easements, titles, ordinances, and drafts and reviews legal descriptions.
Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the disposal of City property in compliance with City code.
Provides information to various City Departments, City Council, governmental agencies, and the general public.
Researches special topics, projects, and problems; presents reports on findings and makes recommendations.
Attends meetings to provide information and represent the Chief of Real Estate in important real estate matters.
Operates a vehicle and standard office equipment such as personal computer, copier, microfiche, tape measure, compass, protractor, and scale.
Performs related work as required.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
NOTE: The buying and selling of real estate in Duval County raise a potential conflict of interest and will not be permitted while employed as a City of Jacksonville Public Works Real Estate Manager.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
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The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $72,802.86. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?
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This position is located in an office and is not a remote position.
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Do you have six (6) years of education and/or professional experience in real estate?
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Provide a detailed description (of 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.
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If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?
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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?
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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the drivers license information I have provided to access a drivers license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.
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Provide your full Drivers License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver's license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
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A copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Required Question
Employer City of Jacksonville
Address 117 W. Duval St.
Suite 100
Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx