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 $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address 299 Old Niskayuna (Wade) Road

City Latham

StateNY

Zip Code12110

Duties Description This position is in the Systems Development Unit. Under the general direction of the Real Property Analyst 2 or other higher-level manager, the Real Property Analyst 1 may perform (but not be limited to) the following essential functions:

· Determine taxpayer eligibility for a STAR credit or property tax relief credit;

· Analyze data used to appraise property based on the Division’s uniform procedures and guidelines;

· Determine compliance with laws and rules regarding the State aid program;

· May serve as subject matter expert and/or lead worker on other assigned projects, as needed;

· Assist in preparing procedures and work plans; provide guidance and advice to local municipalities and other customers; may conduct public presentations;

· Perform ratio analysis and associated tasks to determine municipal levels of assessment;

· Develop specifications for, and 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;

· 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;

· Write agency reference manuals, handbooks and technical reports and develop training materials;

· Conduct training sessions for regional and central office staff and local assessors about market value surveys, commercial data collection and field review procedures;

· 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;

· Supervise support staff and may train and mentor staff, as needed;

· 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-COMPETITVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS)

This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship. Please note that advanced placement in the traineeship is at the discretion of the hiring agency. Your resume and education should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications below.
· Trainee 1 is equated to SG-14, starting salary is $53,764
· Trainee 2 is equated to SG-16, starting salary is $59,994
· Journey Level SG-18 starting salary is $66,951

Real Property Analyst Trainee 1 (SG-14): A bachelor’s or higher degree.

Real Property Analyst Trainee 2 (SG-16): 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.

Real Property Analyst 1 (SG-18): 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.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current NYS employees eligible for transfer in accordance with Civil Service Laws, Rules, and Regulations.

OR

Immediately reachable on the PCO or PATT eligible list for Albany, NY.

Additional Comments This position is located at our Wade Road office In Latham, NY.

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.

Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

Current and former NYS employees may be contacted for their social security number to verify their NYS history and eligibility.

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

Name Tax Recruitment Team 2

Telephone

Fax

Email Address External.Application@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street W A Harriman State Office Campus

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 resume, cover letter and proof of degree.

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

--------------FOR NY HELPS APPLICATIONS--------------
Transcripts must show:
1. Your name
2. School name
3. Degree was awarded
4. Date degree was awarded
5. Foreign degrees must have an approved evaluation: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm

Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the duties you completed for each position with dates including month and year. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Appointment level in the traineeship is at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Former and current NYS employees may be contacted for their social security number to verify their NYS employment history and determine eligibility.