Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleReal Estate Specialist 2

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 20%

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 Albany

Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Right of Way

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Real Estate Specialist 2 will work under the direction of the Real Estate Officer and supervise on of the functional groups within the Office of Right of Way.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Providing Oversight and direction to staff and consultants
• Oversight and completion of complex and unusual functional activities relating to the acquisition of real property including, but not limited to:
- Determinations of property ownership interests’ relocation assistance, sensitive claimant
negotiations, Court of Claims negotiations, market value appraisals of real property rights
and appraisal review
• Oversight and completion of complex and unusual functional activities relating to the management of transportation property including but not limited to:
- Surplus property disposals/auctions
- Rentals or use and occupancy of transportation property
- Administering the regional Outdoor Advertising program and the LOGO and TOD sign
Program
• 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 is necessary.


The duties of this position may require considerable travel and field work. At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, a candidate must demonstrate the ability to meet the travel requirements of this 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.
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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 Wendy Gill

Telephone

Fax

Email Address dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R01-25-115 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than November 24, 2025 to:

New York State Department of Transportation
Attn: Wendy Gill
Personnel Bureau
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232
E-Mail: HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov