Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleReal Estate Specialist 2 (Region 5)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Erie

Street Address 100 SENECA ST

NYS DOT

City BUFFALO

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Job Specifics

Duties Description A Real Estate Specialist II will work under the direction of the Real Estate Officer II and will supervise one or more of the functional groups within the Office of Right of Way.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Providing oversight and direction to staff and consultants; being responsible for completion and oversight of complex and unusual functional activities relating to the acquisition of real property, including determinations of property ownership interests, appraisals of real property rights, appraisal review, relocation, sensitive claimant and Court of Claims negotiations, property management activities, and capita/local project right-of-way activities; and having a working knowledge of Real Estate acquisition as it relates to NYS Eminent Domain Procedure Law, NYS Highway Law, and the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act as necessary. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and contribute to a positive and productive workplace. The duties of this position may require considerable travel and field work. At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to meet the travel requirements of the position.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the Department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

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

How to Apply

Name Keri Ossont

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Keri.Ossont@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 100 SENECA ST

NYS DOT

City BUFFALO

State NY

Zip Code 14203

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R5-25-81 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than November 19, 2025 to:

New York State Department of Transportation – Region 5
Attention: Keri Ossont, Real Estate Officer 2
100 Seneca Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

Email: Keri.Ossont@dot.ny.gov

***PLEASE INCLUDE NOTICE NUMBER AND LAST NAME IN SUBJECT LINE***