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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 09/29/26
Applications Due10/14/26
Vacancy ID225986
NY HELPYes
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleReal Estate Specialist Trainee 1/Trainee 2/ Real Estate Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - Region 3
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56183 to $88970 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Onondaga
Street Address 333 East Washington Street
City Syracuse
StateNY
Zip Code13202
Duties Description Candidates eligible for appointment to a Real Estate Specialist 1 position may be appointed to a two-year traineeship. If appointed to the traineeship, the appointed candidate will participate in a formal training program that will consist of classroom instruction, the completion of lesson plans, and on-the-job training activities. In addition to participating in the formal training program, the incumbent will perform supervised beginning-level professional work. Work performed will be in a variety of appraisal, property management, and property acquisition activities. The trainees in this title begin as a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1 equivalent to a salary grade 14. After successful completion of one year as a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1, the appointed candidate will advance to a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2, equivalent to a salary grade 16. After one year of satisfactory service as a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2, and completion of the two-year traineeship, the appointed candidate will advance to the journey level Real Estate Specialist 1, salary grade 18.
The duties of this position will be discussed in detail during the interview process; however, a Real Estate Specialist 1 works in the Regional Office of Right of Way Office under the direction of a Real Estate Specialist 2. Duties may include determining the value of property to be appropriated for public use, the management of State property, and/or negotiating financial settlements with property owners. This includes preparing reports of physical inspection, writing appraisals, negotiating claims, helping to relocate residences and businesses, sign control and other related work.
The duties of this position may require considerable travel and field work. 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 requirements of the position must otherwise be demonstrated.
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 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 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1:
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.
Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2:
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.
Real Estate Specialist 1:
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.
Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
If chosen, you may, at the agencys discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments Region 3, Office of Right of Way, Senator Hughes State Office Building, Syracuse NY, Onondaga County
The starting salary for Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1 is $56,183
The starting salary for Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2 is $62,694
The starting salary for Real Estate Specialist 1 is $69,964
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
At a future date, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
If you are on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, please state that along with your score in your cover letter.
Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt
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.
Name Nicole Clark, Regional Personnel Specialist
Telephone
Fax 315-428-4283
Email Address R3-HR-personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation
333 East Washington Street
City Syracuse
State NY
Zip Code 13202
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 R03-26-41 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest, no later than October 14, 2026.
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