Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleReal Estate Officer 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Right of Way

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Job Specifics

Duties Description Candidates selected as a Real Estate Officer -1 will perform the following duties:

1. Participate as an active member of the Main Office Right-of-Way’s (MOROW) executive management team.

2. Supervise the day-to-day activities and personnel of a unit within MOROW including responsibility for the workflow of the unit in MOROW and within each Region.

3. Ensure that Federal and State laws, rules and regulations are followed by MOROW staff and the Regional Right-of-Way Offices.

4. Ensure that Department policies, procedures and guidelines are followed by the MOROW staff and Regional Right-of-Way Offices.

5. Provide oversight and guidance to MOROW and Regional Staff, serving as the agency's expert for any of the units in the Office of Right-of-Way including a) property acquisition, including appropriations of property interests for public use and relocation assistance if required; b) property management including permitting and disposition of state owned surplus property; c) ensuring compliance of the rules and regulations of the NYS Outdoor Advertising Sign Program as it relates to the federal Highway Beautification Act; d) preparing and reviewing appraisals and regional reviews of appraisals acting as an independent judge of fair market value which is institutionally separated from the Regional office's review; control and resolve issues and problems associated with development of appraisal and permit fee valuations; e) responding to inquiries from the public and other State agencies.

6. It is anticipated that the position to be filled is for the Acquisitions Bureau Director. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing acquisitions and relocations across all regional offices.

7. Undertake other assigned duties in support of the mission of the Office of Right of Way.

8. Provide oversight and direction to outside consultants for any of the units described above.

9. Work closely with other Regions, regional groups, and Main Office to support the Department’s Capital Program.


Occasional travel may be required.



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.

If a viable eligible list does not exist, a provisional appointment may be made in accordance with Civil Service Law. Candidates who accept a provisional appointment must take the next competitive examination and be reachable on the resultant eligible list in order to be considered for permanent appointment to the position. To be eligible, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service as (A) Real Estate Specialist 2 or (B) a Professional Land Surveyor 1.

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

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.

How to Apply

Name Nicole Waldron

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street New York State Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified 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 MO-26-120 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than April 16, 2026 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Personnel Office
Attn: Nicole Waldron
50 Wolf Rd Albany, NY 12232

Email: HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov