Real Estate Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 226402

• Research and prepare documentation pertaining to title issues.
• Assist in the maintenance of the State-wide property inventory.
• Maintain inventory files including scanned documents and maps related to property ownership.
• Prepare and review appraisals of property and market studies.
• Research public land records for title background, easement encumbrances, liens, deep restrictions, or covenants and determine the effects of local zoning or community master plans on potential use of State parcels.
• Conduct physical inspections of state-owned property.
• Prepare full narrative, self-contained appraisal reports to determine value.
• Draft scope of service and review consultant prepared appraisals.
• Prepare draft permits and licenses for the private use of State-owned real estate or real property.
• Conduct public auctions of surplus real estate or real property, including coordination of advertising, conducting open houses for potential bidders and arrange dates for site auctions.
• Prepare and review valuation for easements and grants of land underwater.
• Draft leases, licenses, and easements for the use of State natural resources, recreational assets, and underwater lands.
• Review and control sand mining, underwater land filling, gas drilling, mineral operations and salt mining conducted by licensed operators on State-owned lands.
• Interact with all key players in acquisition or disposition transactions, including legal staff, surveyors, client agencies and the general public.
• Make presentations on land acquisitions or disposition procedures at public hearings, open houses, and information meetings.
• Ensure compliance of the rules and regulations of the Public Lands Law.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and other State agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

Required Experience for Full Level:

A bachelor’s degree

AND Either

One year of professional real estate experience related to real property appraisal, title searching, survey work determining property lines, negotiation of leases, and the sale of real property; AND

one year of professional experience appraising real property real estate experience appraising real property including writing detailed original appraisal reports or appraisal reviews in connection with sales, leasing, financing of real property with banks, lending institutions, mortgage organizations, or other financial organizations, or writing detailed original appraisal reports or appraisal reviews in connection land acquisition for public land acquisition agencies, utility companies, or Not for Profit conservation organizations;

OR

One year of professional real estate experience related to real property appraisal, title searching, survey work determining property lines, negotiation of leases, and the sale of real property, AND a New York State General Real Estate Appraiser License;

OR

One year of professional real estate experience related to real property appraisal, title searching, survey work determining property lines, negotiation of leases, and the sale of real property, AND a New York State Land Surveyor Licensure;

OR

One year of professional experience appraising real property real estate experience appraising real property including writing detailed original appraisal reports or appraisal reviews in connection with sales, leasing, financing of real property with banks, lending institutions, mortgage organizations, or other financial organizations, or writing detailed original appraisal reports or appraisal reviews in connection land acquisition for public land acquisition agencies, utility companies, or Not for Profit conservation organizations, AND a Certified Commercial Investment Member designation;

OR

One year of professional experience appraising real property real estate experience appraising real property including writing detailed original appraisal reports or appraisal reviews in connection with sales, leasing, financing of real property with banks, lending institutions, mortgage organizations, or other financial organizations, or writing detailed original appraisal reports or appraisal reviews in connection land acquisition for public land acquisition agencies, utility companies, or Not for Profit conservation organizations AND a New York State Residential Real Estate Appraisal License.

Substitutions: One of the below may substitute for two years of specialized experience

A Certified Commercial Investment Member Designation, AND a New York State General Real Estate Appraisal License;

OR a Certified Commercial Investment Member designation, AND a New York State Land Surveyor Licensure;

OR a New York State Residential Real Estate Appraisal License, AND a New York State General Real Estate Appraisal License;

OR a New York State Residential Real Estate Appraisal License, AND a New York State Land Surveyor Licensure.

This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their experience and education.

Required Experience for Trainee 2 Level:

A bachelor’s degree

AND Either

One year of professional real estate experience related to real property appraisal, title searching, survey work determining property lines, negotiation of leases, and the sale of real property;

OR

One year of professional real estate experience appraising real property including writing detailed original appraisal reports or appraisal reviews in connection with sales, leasing, financing of real property with banks, lending institutions, mortgage organizations, or other financial organizations; or one year writing detailed original appraisal reports or appraisal reviews in connection land acquisition for public land acquisition agencies, utility companies, or Not for Profit conservation organizations.

Substitutions: One of the below may substitute for one year of specialized experience

A New York State General Real Estate Appraisal License,

OR a New York State Land Surveyor Licensure.

OR Certified Commercial Investment Member designation.

OR a New York State Residential Real Estate Appraisal

Required Experience for Trainee 1 Level: A bachelor's or higher degree.

Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 11 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

*70.4 Transfer: Candidates must have one year or more of qualifying permanent service at the Grade 11 or above AND possession of a bachelor’s degree; AND standing on the Professional Careers Opportunities (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible lists.

PCO Candidates: Individuals with a score of 100 or above on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list are encouraged to apply.

Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Real Estate Specialist 1, SG-18.