Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleReal Property Analyst 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

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 299 Old Niskayuna (Wade) Road

City Latham

StateNY

Zip Code12110

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Real Property Analyst 2 or other higher-level manager, the Real property Analyst 1 will perform the following essential functions:

• Analyze and evaluate data to establish equalization rates, railroad ceilings, special franchise assessments and utility advisory appraisals;

• Analyze valuation inventory reports and assists assessors in developing computer valuation models;

• Assist in developing, modifying, testing, installing and upgrading the State issued real property software in local government offices, answer questions about the system, and conduct classroom and on-the-job training for ORPTS and local government staff;

• Assist in developing, modifying and testing internal software applications used by ORPTS;

• Perform ratio analysis and associated tasks to determine municipal levels of assessment;
• Prepare and analyze reports detailing the impact of tax shifts to arrive at specific policies and procedures;

• Review and evaluate current assessment administration practices within a municipality;

• Interact with local government officials and vendors in all phases of reassessment activity; provide guidance and advice to local municipalities and other customers; may conduct public presentations;

• Lead staff in data collection, analysis and valuation activities of real property sales and appraisals for market value surveys assuring compliance with procedures and survey parameters;

• Evaluate sales and property tax data from localities, utility companies and other NYS agencies;

• Draft detailed documentation to support appraisals and detailed appraisal narratives;

• Gather and analyze sales, financing, rental, detailed structural, and expense information and company financial statements used to appraise property in accordance with the Division’s uniform procedures and guidelines;

• Adhere to the time and attendance regulations of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications 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 maybe 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.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges 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.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Real Property Analyst Trainee 1:
A bachelor’s or higher degree.
The hiring rate of Trainee 1: $52,198

Real Property Analyst Trainee 2:
A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience in the collection, review, and reconciliation assessment and real property data and the appraisal and analysis of all types of real property.
A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
The hiring rate of Trainee 2: $58,247

Real Property Analyst 1 (journey level):
A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the collection, review, and reconciliation assessment and real property data and the appraisal and analysis of all types of real property.
A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
The hiring rate of journey level SG 18: $65,001

Candidates appointed at the Trainee 1 level will need to successfully complete a two-year traineeship before advancing to the Real Property Analyst 1, SG-18 level.

Note: Advanced Placement in a traineeship is at the discretion of the hiring agency.
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COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The selected candidate must be eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law or reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations.
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This position is filled as a two-year traineeship:

• Trainee 1 is equated to SG-14, $52,198
• Trainee 2 is equated to SG-16, $58,247
• After successful completion of the two-year traineeship, SG-18 starting salary is $65,001

A valid NYS Driver’s License is required.

Additional Comments New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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

Contact Information

Name Anjuli Barcomb

Telephone 518-530-4639

Fax

Email Address External.Application@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street W A Harriman State Office Campus

Building 9

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application you will attach your cover letter, resume, and transcripts*.

*Your unofficial transcript should show your name, school name, and proof of bachelor’s or higher degree with award date.


https://www7b.tax.ny.gov/HELP/gateway/HELP.home

Current NYS employees may be contacted to verify their Social Security Number.