Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleReal Estate Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $90582 to $114585 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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 To Be Determined

Street Address NYS Department of Transportation- Office of Right of Way

Address is TBD - Position will report to Main Office but may be located statewide

City TBD

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent will report to the Appraisal Bureau Director and may supervise staff.

The incumbent will:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical support for the Department’s right of way functions such as acquisition and relocation activities necessary for the delivery of the capital program; appraisal functions; sign program management; surplus property disposals; and rentals.
• Assist in the development of policy, procedures, and standards established by the Office of Right of Way Director.
• Interact with Regional Right of Way Groups and other department program managers, to set service expectations, and to conduct Quality Assurance Reviews, set program policy, conduct external bench marking, give technical assistance, identify and share best practices
• Assist in development and implementation of Right of Way training programs; including the Real Estate traineeship program and advanced training in areas of Acquisition, Relocation and Filed Claims.
• Develop and prepare technical reports.
• Responsibilities and assignments may change to accommodate office needs.
• Occasional travel may be required.

*This position will report to the Main Office; however, alternate work locations will be considered statewide.

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 salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules




DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

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. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

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

How to Apply

Name Nicole Waldron

Telephone

Fax

Email Address 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, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-398 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than November 19, 2026 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Attn: Nicole Waldron, Personnel Office
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232
Email: HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov