The Position

Job Appointment: Full time, Regular.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00-5:00pm. Alternative schedule may be available.

Work Location: Hybrid - In-person at The Portland Building, 1120 SW 5thAve. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here.

Union Representation: City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). To view current labor agreements, click here.

Starting Pay: The City of Portland follows the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying.

Position Summary:

The Public Works Service Area, Real Estate Team (on behalf of Portland Parks and Recreation), supports the equitable management of more than 11,677 acres of parkland, including 157 developed parks and more than 200 buildings and structures (community centers, residential, commercial, retail, office, industrial, and other) with the goal of delivering a wide range of parks and recreation services to a diverse array of park users.

This position takes a lead role in drafting and negotiating a variety of real estate agreements, coordinates resolution of tenant issues, and performs complex property research. With a high degree of autonomy, this position manages and reports out on assigned projects and other related work. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of drafting and negotiating legal language, working on complex, politically sensitive negotiations, and performing extensive real estate research.

What you’ get to do:

Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of legal documents, reports, and real estate agreements such as leases, licenses, permits, easements, purchase and sale agreements, and intergovernmental agreements.
Ensure anti-racism, equity, and transparency are placed in the forefront of all property transactions and interactions.
Research, analyze, explain, and generate written reports on a variety of real estate issues such as market comparables, property ownership, land use, and relevant real estate laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
Support tenants by intaking, analyzing, and coordinating agreement-related items such as work orders, contract interpretation requests, property improvements requests, and amendment of current agreements.
Work with a variety of stakeholder including regional agencies, grassroots organizations, community advocates, partner groups, non-profit organizations, businesses, and City bureaus.

As a person, you are:

Collaborative: A professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done;
Detailed: Produces accurate, well-researched documents, agreements, reports, and legal language;
Value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI and anti-racist concepts to guide and inform your work;
Solutions Oriented: Uses strong communication skills to work with a variety stakeholders to create, implement, and memorialize mutually agreeable solutions;
An Inclusive Leader: Ability to lead groups and meetings in a respectful and culturally responsive manner;
Emotionally Intelligent: empathetic, passionate, and team oriented.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

Date: November 10th, 2026

6:00pm Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Microsoft Teams :

https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/8a620f55-7ff2-4f70-88e1-4db6b3f70dc3@636d7808-73c9-41a7-97aa-8c4733642141

*Please note: AI Notetaking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If you need accommodations as defined by the American Disabilities Act, then please contact the Recruiter for assistance.

To Qualify

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

2+ Years Experience (or the equivalent work experience) independently drafting and negotiating accurate legal documents for a variety of real estate agreement types (such as leases, licenses, permits, easements, purchase and sale agreements, intergovernmental agreements, etc.).
Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with diverse community stakeholders such as regional agencies, grassroots organizations, community advocates, partner groups, non-profit organizations, businesses, and City bureaus while incorporating anti-racist and diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations.
Ability to intake, analyze, and coordinate agreement related items such as work orders, contract interpretation requests, property improvement requests, and amendment of current agreements.
Experience working on complex and politically sensitive negotiations and/or interfacing with local, state, or federal government, and elected officials.
Ability to research, analyze, explain, and generate written reports and correspondence on a variety of real estate issues such as market comparables, property ownership, land use, and relevant real estate laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.

Applicant must also:

Possess a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Although not required, you may have one of the below desirable skills/certifications/degrees:

Degree in Law or Public Administration
Masters of Science in Real Estate (MSRE)
Masters Degree in Real Estate Development (MRED/MSRED)
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with a Real Estate Concentration
Degree in Public Administration
License in Real Estate or Law

The Recruitment Process

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and responses to the supplemental questions by the closing date.
(Optional) Submit Veterans’ Preference documents, if applicable.
If this is your first time applying with the City of Portland, or if you haven’t requested veteran preference before (and would like to now), please attach your DD214-Member 4 and/or VA Benefit Letter to your application. Once we verify your eligibility, we’ll record your veteran preference in our system, so it automatically applies to your future applications.
Click here for application tips for resume, supplemental question response and/or cover letter.

What to Expect:

Application Review - (Week of November 16th):We'll review your application materials to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
Notice/Feedback - (Week of November 23rd): You will receive an email when the minimum qualification review is complete. If you disagree with the evaluation results, you may request a review within 14 days of the email notice, per City Administrative Rule 3.01.
Selection Process - (Early December):The hiring bureau will review qualified applications, conduct interviews, and check references.
Conditional Job Offer - (January 2027): Final candidates may undergo a background or driving record check, depending on the position.

Additional Information

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We’re committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and accessible hiring process. If you need assistance with your application or would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, pregnancy, or religious belief, please contact the recruiter listed below.

Questions? We're here to help!
If you have questions about this recruitment or need assistance, contact:

Loan Tran Polanco, Senior Recruiter
Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov
Bureau of Human Resources