Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleReal Estate Specialist 1 (Trainee 1- Trainee 2) NYHELPS
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Duties Description A Real Estate Specialist 1 works in a Regional Real Estate office under the direction of a Real Estate Specialist 2.
Duties involve determining the values of property to be appropriated for public use, the management of such
property and negotiation of a financial settlement with the owners of the property. This includes preparing reports of physical inspection, writing appraisals, negotiating claims, and helping to relocate residences, businesses, sign control and other related work. The duties of this position require considerable travel and fieldwork within New York City, and occasional travel to other parts of New York State. At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, possession of valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State is required or otherwise must demonstrate the ability to meet the travel requirements of the position.
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 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 Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
*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.
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
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name NYS DOT - Region 11- Personnel
Email Address dot.sm.r11.personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Dept. of Transportation - Region 11
47-40 21st Street
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R11-26-04 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than February 11, 2026, to: Via email: dot.sm.r11.personnel@dot.ny.gov
***PLEASE INCLUDE R11-26-04 IN THE SUBJECT LINE