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Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1/Trainee 2/ Real Estate Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - Region 3

State of New York
Location
Syracuse, NY
Compensation
$56,183 - $88,970 / year

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

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Job description

Candidates eligible for appointment to a Real Estate Specialist 1 position may be appointed to a two-year traineeship. If appointed to the traineeship, the appointed candidate will participate in a formal training program that will consist of classroom instruction, the completion of lesson plans, and on-the-job training activities. In addition to participating in the formal training program, the incumbent will perform supervised beginning-level professional work. Work performed will be in a variety of appraisal, property management, and property acquisition activities. The trainees in this title begin as a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1 equivalent to a salary grade

  • After successful completion of one year as a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1, the appointed candidate will advance to a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2, equivalent to a salary grade
  • After one year of satisfactory service as a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2, and completion of the two-year traineeship, the appointed candidate will advance to the journey level Real Estate Specialist 1, salary grade

18.

The duties of this position will be discussed in detail during the interview process; however, a Real Estate Specialist 1 works in the Regional Office of Right of Way Office under the direction of a Real Estate Specialist

  • Duties may include determining the value of property to be appropriated for public use, the management of State property, and/or negotiating financial settlements with property owners. This includes preparing reports of physical inspection, writing appraisals, negotiating claims, helping to relocate residences and businesses, sign control and other related work.

The duties of this position may require considerable travel and field work. 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 requirements of the position must otherwise be demonstrated.

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

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.

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.

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.

**Substitutions: 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.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.

Employment type
Full-time
Date posted
Sep 29, 2026
333 East Washington Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

Need a resume for this application?

Tailor your resume for this job

Job description

Candidates eligible for appointment to a Real Estate Specialist 1 position may be appointed to a two-year traineeship. If appointed to the traineeship, the appointed candidate will participate in a formal training program that will consist of classroom instruction, the completion of lesson plans, and on-the-job training activities. In addition to participating in the formal training program, the incumbent will perform supervised beginning-level professional work. Work performed will be in a variety of appraisal, property management, and property acquisition activities. The trainees in this title begin as a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1 equivalent to a salary grade

  • After successful completion of one year as a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1, the appointed candidate will advance to a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2, equivalent to a salary grade
  • After one year of satisfactory service as a Real Estate Specialist Trainee 2, and completion of the two-year traineeship, the appointed candidate will advance to the journey level Real Estate Specialist 1, salary grade

18.

The duties of this position will be discussed in detail during the interview process; however, a Real Estate Specialist 1 works in the Regional Office of Right of Way Office under the direction of a Real Estate Specialist

  • Duties may include determining the value of property to be appropriated for public use, the management of State property, and/or negotiating financial settlements with property owners. This includes preparing reports of physical inspection, writing appraisals, negotiating claims, helping to relocate residences and businesses, sign control and other related work.

The duties of this position may require considerable travel and field work. 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 requirements of the position must otherwise be demonstrated.

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

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.

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.

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.

**Substitutions: 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.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.