Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleReal Estate Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS) Region 6

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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? No

Location

County Steuben

Street Address 107 Broadway

NYS DOT

City Hornell

StateNY

Zip Code14843

Job Specifics

Duties Description Real Estate Specialist 1's may be filled through a two-year traineeship, beginning as a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1 equivalent to a Salary Grade 14. 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 a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1, appointee would advance to a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2, equivalent to salary grade 16, and after one year of satisfactory service as a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2, 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 within Region 5 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.

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 for this position 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.

Substitution: 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.

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.

Substitution: 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.

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.

Substitution: 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 agency's 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 *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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, 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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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 New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name Angela Rudroff-Plaisted, Administrative Services Director

Telephone 607-324-8408

Fax 607-324-8344

Email Address dot.sm.r06.administrativeservices@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 107 Broadway

NYS DOT

City Hornell

State NY

Zip Code 14843

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R6-25-88 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 12, 2025 to:

New York State Department of Transportation – Region 6
Attention: Angela Rudroff-Plaisted, Administrative Services Director
107 Broadway
Hornell, NY 14843

Email: dot.sm.r06.administrativeservices@dot.ny.gov

***PLEASE INCLUDE NOTICE NUMBER AND LAST NAME IN SUBJECT LINE***