Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyCanal Corporation

TitleReal Estate Specialist 1 #04281

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $65639 to $89633 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 30 South Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Duties Description The NYS Canal Corporation is seeking candidates for the position of Real Estate Specialist 1, SG-18, to fill position in Albany. Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Processes occupancy and work permits for use of and work undertaken on Canal Lands.

• Reviews necessary documentation for the issuance of occupancy and work permits for compliance with the Canal and Public Authorities Law, Corporation procedures, regulations and guidelines.

• Reviews, analyzes and evaluates real property matters relating to the permitting of Canal Lands.

• Drafts correspondence and permits for use or work on Canal lands and/or waterways. Monitors compliance with Canal procedures, regulations and guidelines.

• Maintains digital and hard copy permit transaction files.

• Creates mapping to illustrate permitted lands.

• Maintains and updates existing permits within coverage area.

• Responds to inquiries from the public and other State agencies.

• Assists with the assignment and review of appraisals conducted by outside consultants, and assists with updating assessment data and various other fee-related schedules.

• Reviews the appraisal scope of services prior to assignment to outside consultants.

• Evaluates appraisal reports for Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and internal requirements.

• Compiles and drafts correspondence, reports and other documentation for the disposition of real property.

• Drafts reports and other correspondence for Canal Recreationway Commission consideration.

• Submits transactions as needed to the State Historic Preservation Office for its review of the parcel’s historic or archeological significance.

• Assists in drafting and/or preparing agenda items for submission to the Canal Board of Trustees.

• Assists in the preparation of materials to be used for dispositions, e.g., bid packages, Public Notices, etc.

• Reviews abandonment mapping and associated written descriptions.

• Performs other professional level duties as assigned and required in support of the management of Canal Lands within the Canal Divisions.

• Researches ownership and permitting inquiries from the public, businesses, corporations, municipalities and State and federal agencies and responds to inquiries.

• Prepares reports to determine if proposed outside usage of Canal lands is consistent with Canal Corporation goals and determines appropriate transactions, i.e., permit, lease, sale.

• Coordinates environmental reviews for various land transactions with Canals’ Environmental Affairs Office.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Appointment to Real Estate Specialist 1, SG-18:

Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the Real Estate Specialist 1 eligible list.

NY HELPS

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded the same rights of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.


NY HELPS Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional real estate experience related to real property appraisal, title searching, survey work determining property lines, negotiation of leases, and the sale of real property; and either one year of professional experience appraising real property real estate experience appraising real property including writing detailed original appraisal reports or appraisal reviews in connection with sales, leasing, financing of real property with banks, lending institutions, mortgage organizations, or other financial organizations, or writing detailed original appraisal reports or appraisal reviews in connection land acquisition for public land acquisition agencies, utility companies, or Not for Profit conservation organizations;

OR one year of professional real estate experience related to real property appraisal, title searching, survey work determining property lines, negotiation of leases, and the sale of real property, and a New York State General Real Estate Appraiser License;

OR one year of professional real estate experience related to real property appraisal, title searching, survey work determining property lines, negotiation of leases, and the sale of real property, and a New York State Land Surveyor Licensure;

OR one year of professional experience appraising real property real estate experience appraising real property including writing detailed original appraisal reports or appraisal reviews in connection with sales, leasing, financing of real property with banks, lending institutions, mortgage organizations, or other financial organizations, or writing detailed original appraisal reports or appraisal reviews in connection land acquisition for public land acquisition agencies, utility companies, or Not for Profit conservation organizations, and a Certified Commercial Investment Member designation;

OR one year of professional experience appraising real property real estate experience appraising real property including writing detailed original appraisal reports or appraisal reviews in connection with sales, leasing, financing of real property with banks, lending institutions, mortgage organizations, or other financial organizations, or writing detailed original appraisal reports or appraisal reviews in connection land acquisition for public land acquisition agencies, utility companies, or Not for Profit conservation organizations and a New York State Residential Real Estate Appraisal License.

Additional Comments Telecommuting options and working hours will be discussed at the time of interview

**Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range**

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Recruitment@canals.ny.gov

Telephone 518-449-6003

Fax

Email Address Recruitment@canals.ny.gov

Address

Street 30 South Pearl Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline of May 9,2025 to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title and location (Real Estate Specialist 1/Albany) in the subject line of your email.
**When applying, please advise how you meet the minimum requirements**


The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually
• Four (4) paid floating holidays annually
• Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually

Health Benefits
• Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance options
• Pre-Tax contribution program
• Dental and Vision benefits at no additional cost
• Opt-Out incentive program
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Additional Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and promotional opportunities
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• And many more…