Real Estate Specialist II

Real Estate Specialist II

Salary

$66,041.92 - $79,282.02 Annually

Location

Real Estate Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

At-Will

Job Number

18336

Division

City Attorney

Department

Real Estate Services

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Real Estate Specialist II

As a Real Estate Specialist II, you will support the City of Colorado Springs by managing real estate transactions and processes that further public projects and community growth. In this journey-level role, you will utilize your expertise in real property acquisitions, easements, property disposals, and legal documentation to ensure compliance with city policies and legal standards. This position requires excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve results.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

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As a Real Estate Specialist II, you will:

• Facilitate negotiations and manage transactions for real property interests.
• Review and prepare legal documents, including deeds, easements, and agreements, ensuring compliance with city standards.
• Conduct property research, interpret title reports, and review surveys and legal descriptions.
• Collaborate with developers, property owners, engineers, surveyors, attorneys, and internal departments to support real estate needs and resolve issues.
• Track and maintain real estate records, prepare and maintain acquisition files, and prepare files for audits.
• Prepare market analyses and value assessments for real property transactions.
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Real estate principles, practices, and laws governing property transactions.

• Legal documentation, including deeds, easements, surveys, and title reports.

• GIS programs and research tools for property analysis.

• Modern office technology, including Microsoft Office and web-based tools.

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with diverse stakeholders.

• Analyze and interpret legal documents.

• Collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.

• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

• Provide exceptional customer service.

• Take initiative, think strategically, and communicate effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in real estate, business administration, finance, or related field.
• Three (3) years of full-time professional experience in real estate services or related field.

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience with GIS programs and property research tools.
• Experience with city government processes, policies, and codes related to real estate.
• Experience managing complex property transactions.

Additional Information

Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@ColoradoSprings.gov with any questions about this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Apply to Join Our Team

• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.

• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.

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The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Please explain, in written detail, your real estate or related experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If you do not possess any relevant experience, please enter n/a.

04

Do you have experience in any of the following areas? Please select all that apply.

• GIS (Geographic Information System) programs and property research tools
• City government processes, policies, and codes related to real estate
• Managing complex property transactions
• None of the above

05

If you indicated you possess any of the above experience, please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If you selected "none of the above", please enter n/a.

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov