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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleReal Estate Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County To Be Determined

Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Right of Way

TBD -Position will report to MO but may be located statewide

City TBD

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Duties Description The incumbent will report to the Appraisal Bureau Director with assignments also from the Property Management Bureau Director.
The Real Estate Specialist 2 works in the Main Office, Office of Right-of-Way under the direction of a Real Estate Officer 1 or higher. As a Real Estate Specialist 2, you would supervise staff, including coordinating the work flow of a unit; be responsible for an agency's statewide or regional program, and serving as the agency's expert for property management including permitting, sign control; disposition of state owned surplus property; ensuring compliance of the rules and regulations of the NYS Outdoor Advertising Sign Program as it relates to the federal Highway Beautification Act; appraisal review; responding to inquiries from the public and other State agencies; litigation and claims including assistance to the Regional Offices, NYSDOT Office of Legal Affairs, NYS Department of Law; and other assigned duties in support of the mission of the Office of Right of Way.
You would also be responsible for performing the more complicated real estate transactions and providing oversight and direction to outside consultants including but not limiting the following:
• Interpret state and federal laws & regulations applicable to property management including use and occupancy, surplus and NYS Outdoor Advertising Program and ensure consistent statewide application.
• Review, progress and advise on regional requests applicable to property management.
• Review appraisals from regional offices or outside consultants, providing guidance to maintain statewide consistency and compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Liaison effectively with other Department program areas and FHWA.
• Supervise two or more Real Estate Specialist 1’s and/or administrative staff.
• Direct, develop and participate in annual Quality Assurance Review statewide, as assigned.
• Assist Main Office OROW Bureau Directors in updating of ROW instructions.
• Prepare training materials and provide technical training for regional professional staff.
• Develop and prepare technical reports.
• Responsibilities and assignments may change to accommodate office needs.
• Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the Department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.



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 To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments Workday hours can be selected at 8 am – 4 pm, 8:30am – 4:30pm or 9am-5pm

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

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.
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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.

Name Nicole Waldron

Telephone

Fax

Email Address dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-490 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 2, 2025 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
ATTN: Nicole Waldron
Personnel
50 Wolf Rd Albany, NY 12232
Email: dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel