Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleReal Estate Specialist 1/ Trainee 1/ Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Duties Description 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 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 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 and field work within Region 1 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 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.
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.
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.
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 Additional Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
*This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). 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: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm
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 Region One Administration Group
Email Address dot.sm.r01.administration@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street Region One Administrative Services
50 Wolf Rd
Notes on ApplyingTo Apply:
Qualified 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 R01-26-040 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest, no later than May 27th, 2026 to:
NYS Department of Transportation
Region 1 Administrative Group
50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232
Email: dot.sm.r01.administration@dot.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 457-1570