Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleReal Estate Specialist 1 (Trainee 1/ Trainee 2)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $46529 to $77912 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
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.
Duties Description Real Estate Specialist 1 may be filled through a two-year traineeship, beginning as a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1 equivalent to salary grade 13. The traineeship leading to a Real Estate Specialist 1 provides the opportunity to learn in depth Real Estate Appraisal, Acquisition and Negotiation procedures and Property Management as it relates to the NYS Eminent Domain Procedure Law and Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act.
After completion of one year of satisfactory service as Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1, appointee will advance to a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2, equivalent to salary grade 14, and after one year of satisfactory service as a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2 and successful completion of the traineeship program requirements, appointee will advance to the journey level Real Estate Specialist 1.
A Real Estate Specialist 1 works in a Right of Way Office under the direction of a Real Estate Specialist 2. Duties involve determining the value of properties to be appropriated for public use, management of such properties, negotiating financial settlements with affected parties, relocating impacted residential and commercial occupants, and administering outdoor advertising control regulations.
The duties of this position may require considerable travel and field work within Region 1 and may require travel and field work for assignments outside of the region.
At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State is required or the ability to meet the travel requirement of the position must otherwise be demonstrated.
The potential for inter-regional resource sharing and the provision of services is a factor that applicants should recognize.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation, Personnel Bureau
50 Wolf Road
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume with the Notice Number R01-23-35 in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than April 10th, 2023.