Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleReal Estate Officer 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $103784 to $127830 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Schenectady

Street Address 1130 N. Westcott Rd

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12306

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent will have overall responsibility for the Region 4 Real Property Unit. Supervise and direct subordinate real estate and land surveying staff assigned to Region 4.

- Supervise, train and monitor all regional appraisal section staff regarding appraisals, negotiations of leases and acquisition of properties.

- Prepare and/or review more complicated appraisals and resolve issues and problems associated with development of appraisal and lease negotiations.

- Supervise and manage the land surveying team in the Region to achieve regional priorities, objectives and goals.

- Develop and maintain a regular liason with regional leadership; other regional programs and program managers; Office of the General Counsel staff in the region and Central Office; Division of Forest Protection staff; other DEC Real Property unit supervisors; staff of other state agencies or authorities; and NGO and land trust partners.

- Establish and maintain the administrative procedures for professional and technical staff in all matters pertaining to land surveying, property acquisition and leasing of properties.

- Provide guidance and technical direction to subordinate and other agency staff regarding policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations related to agency real estate operations and state land administration and management.

- Review and approve property acquisitions, assessment, dispositions, or other program actions having legal implications and/or involving large dollar values.
- Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives regarding real estate and land surveying program operation.

- Provide real estate policy and technical advice to regional management staff regarding real estate program operations and legal limitations and requirements.

- Ensure that the work performed by contract staff in areas such as appraisals, assessments, and surveys is technically accurate, market appropriate, and in conformance with agency and State rules, regulations, and policies by personally reviewing reports, assessments and other information submitted by contract staff or by supervising subordinate staff assigned to review such documentation.

- Oversees or personally conducts settlement meetings and other meetings regarding terms and conditions of sales and acquisitions.

- Assist in or oversee public hearings and other public information sessions held in relation to real estate actions supporting agency operations.

- Represent the agency or program by serving as a technical expert in legal proceedings involving the Court of Claims.

- Serve as the lead and in-house expert on complex and/or controversial issues related to the administration of the Region 4 Real Property program.

- Complete various other assignments as directed by or through the Regional Supervisor of Natural Resources.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for Provisional Appointment:

You must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation or the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as:

Either A. Real Estate Specialist 2 (Conservation);
Or B. Senior Land Surveyor or Professional Land Surveyor 1.

Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
or

Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.
or

Eligible for transfer under Section 52.6: Must have current or prior permanent service in a title designated as 52.6 and within two salary grades of this position. Determination of titles that are 52.6 eligible can be found on the Department of Civil Service website, search “GOT-IT” or
Eligible for Transfer under Section 70.1 - One year of permanent competitive service as a Real Property Analyst 3

lf no more than three individuals meeting the provisional qualifications are interested, it will be possible to make a permanent appointment via non-competitive promotion. The minimum qualification for non-competitive promotion are: You must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation or the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as Real Estate Specialist 2 (Conservation)

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.
Must be able to work in remote areas.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to 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.

DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Contact Information

Name Heath Boomhower

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy#25-178232 on your resume and in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.