Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleReal Estate Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 & 2 (NYHELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Under the supervision of a Real Estate Specialist 2, SG-23, in the Real Property Bureau, the Real Estate Specialist 1’s job duties will include but are not limited to:
• Research public land records for title background, easement encumbrances, liens, deed restrictions or covenants, and determines effect of local zoning, or community master plan on potential use of State parcel.
• Supervises collection of data from other offices on real estate transactions, property titles, special assessments, and taxes.
• Reviews full narrative self-contained appraisal report to determine the best supported value.
• This position involves the ability to read and comprehend large documents as well as independently summarize data and create a clear and concise written review document.
• Drafts scope of service and reviews consultant prepared appraisals.
• Drafts leases, licenses, and easements for the use of State natural resources, recreational assets, and underwater lands.
• Negotiates lease transactions with private building owners including preparation of final lease documents including issuance of Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Coordinates, reviews, and approves all vendor responsibility documents submitted in support of proposed transactions.
• Coordinates activities with Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the State Comptroller on matters related to land acquisition.
• This position involves the ability and willingness to follow and understand written procedures as well as actively engage in a meeting setting.
• Assist in the process of hiring consultant appraisers.
• Collect and review real property data.
• Research public lands records.
• Conduct physical inspection of properties.
• Work with property owners and land conservation groups,
• Review full narrative self-contained appraisal reports to determine value.
• Create the appraisal review documentation to submit to oversight agencies.
• Prepare land purchase agreements and grants of easement and leases.
• Work to review and address all title objections.
• Submit and monitor information provided to NYS oversight agencies.
• Acts as project manager and primary point of contact for projects as they move through the NYS acquisition process from inception to closing.
Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list(s) to be considered for appointment. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment or reinstatement by one of the following qualifications:
If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1, SG-14:
Four years of real estate experience appraising real property including writing original appraisal reports or reviews in connection with sales, leasing, financing of real property with banks, lending institutions, mortgage organizations, or other financial organizations; or writing original appraisal reports or reviews in connection with land acquisitions for public land acquisition agencies, utility companies, or not for profit conservation organizations; or real estate experience related to real property appraisal, title searching, survey work determining property lines, negotiation of leases, and the sale of real property.
Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience;
Bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience.
Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2, SG-16:
Five years of real estate experience appraising real property including writing original appraisal reports or reviews in connection with sales, leasing, financing of real property with banks, lending institutions, mortgage organizations, or other financial organizations; or writing original appraisal reports or reviews in connection with land acquisitions for public land acquisition agencies, utility companies, or not for profit conservation organizations; or real estate experience related to real property appraisal, title searching, survey work determining property lines, negotiation of leases, and the sale of real property.
Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience;
Bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience;
Master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience.
Real Estate Specialist 1, SG-18:
Six years of real estate experience appraising real property including writing original appraisal reports or reviews in connection with sales, leasing, financing of real property with banks, lending institutions, mortgage organizations, or other financial organizations; or writing original appraisal reports or reviews in connection with land acquisitions for public land acquisition agencies, utility companies, or not for profit conservation organizations; or real estate experience related to real property appraisal, title searching, survey work determining property lines, negotiation of leases, and the sale of real property.
Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience;
Bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience;
Master's degree may substitute five years of specialized experience;
J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.
Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Real Estate Specialist 1; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Real Estate Specialist 1 eligible list for this location, if one exists.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 18 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.
Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
Additional Comments Benefits:
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:
Paid Time Off:
• PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• Health Insurance Opt-Out: This program may be available to eligible employees who have other employer sponsored health insurance coverage.
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Health Insurance coverage in retirement
• Health Care Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Advantage Account
• Adoption Advantage Account
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Tuition Assistance programs for CSEA/PEF and M/C employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave
*PEF employees are eligible for Paid Parental Leave, but not Paid Family Leave, only MC employees are eligible for Paid Family Leave, adjust posting accordingly
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
*NY HELPS PROGRAM:
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent 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.
Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective June 12, 2025 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.
This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.
Depending on each applicant's experience and/or current salary if employed by New York State already, the appointment may be made to the Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1, Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2, or the Real Estate Specialist 1 titles. Included below is a breakdown of the salary at each level of the traineeship:
• Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1, SG-14: $53,764 - $68,630/yr
• Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2, SG-16: $59,994 - $76,359/yr
• Real Estate Specialist, SG-18: $66,951- $85,138/yr
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingPlease be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.
All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud”.
Your application must be received by July 28, 2026 and submitted via email to: employment@parks.ny.gov
Please use the email subject line: Vacancy ID 219945 - Real Estate Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 & 2 (NYHELPS)
Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service, and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.