Review Vacancy
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $50337 to $71408 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Appointment to Real Estate Specialist 1, SG-18: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Appointment to Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1 or 2, NS*:
List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list.
Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
55 b/c Appointment: Candidates certified as 55 b/c eligible by the Department of Civil Service who possess a bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply.
*Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to serve up to a two-year traineeship.
Duties Description The NYS Canal Corporation is seeking candidates for the position of Real Estate Specialist 1, SG-18, to fill positions in both Albany and Syracuse. Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:
•Processes occupancy and work permits for use of and work undertaken on Canal Lands.
•Reviews necessary documentation for the issuance of occupancy and work permits for compliance with the Canal and Public Authorities Law, Corporation procedures, regulations and guidelines.
•Reviews, analyzes and evaluates real property matters relating to the permitting of Canal Lands.
•Drafts correspondence and permits for use or work on Canal lands and/or waterways. Monitors compliance with Canal procedures, regulations and guidelines.
•Maintains digital and hard copy permit transaction files.
•Creates mapping to illustrate permitted lands.
•Maintains and updates existing permits within coverage area.
•Responds to inquiries from the public and other State agencies.
•Assists with the assignment and review of appraisals conducted by outside consultants, and assists with updating assessment data and various other fee-related schedules.
•Reviews the appraisal scope of services prior to assignment to outside consultants.
•Evaluates appraisal reports for Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and internal requirements.
•Compiles and drafts correspondence, reports and other documentation for the disposition of real property.
•Drafts reports and other correspondence for Canal Recreationway Commission consideration.
•Submits transactions as needed to the State Historic Preservation Office for its review of the parcel’s historic or archeological significance.
•Assists in drafting and/or preparing agenda items for submission to the Canal Board of Trustees.
•Assists in the preparation of materials to be used for dispositions, e.g., bid packages, Public Notices, etc.
•Reviews abandonment mapping and associated written descriptions.
•Performs other professional level duties as assigned and required in support of the management of Canal Lands within the Canal Divisions.
•Researches ownership and permitting inquiries from the public, businesses, corporations, municipalities and State and federal agencies and responds to inquiries.
•Prepares reports to determine if proposed outside usage of Canal lands is consistent with Canal Corporation goals and determines appropriate transactions, i.e., permit, lease, sale.
•Coordinates environmental reviews for various land transactions with Canals’ Environmental Affairs Office.
•Other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Parking is available.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Recruitment@canals.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should submit a cover letter and resume by 10/24/17 to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title (Real Estate Specialist 1) and the location you are interested in (Albany) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. EMAIL SUBMISSIONS ARE PREFERRED.
The New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status.
The New York State Canal Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Nancy Harvey at (914) 681-6246.