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New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service · 1 month ago

Real Estate Specialist 2

Latham, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

The New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service is seeking a Real Estate Specialist 2 to oversee and manage real estate transactions and property data. The role involves conducting appraisals, negotiating leases, and supervising a team while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Government Administration

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinate for required storefront maintenance or renovations with the landlord for the Office of General Services (OGS) recruiting storefront leases or United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) personnel for USACE leases

Serve as the agency liaison between USACE, OGS, and recruiting command

Ensure the terms of leases for storefronts are met and the facility is properly maintained through regular site visits

Maintain all agency real estate records and procure missing documents (deeds, licenses, etc. as required)

Coordinate with the federal resource manager for USACE lease payments and the BSC for OGS lease payments

Coordinate with NGB and NYARNG Recruiting Command for additional lease funding as required

Maintain the grant module in the PRIDE database

Prepares or reviews appraisals of property and rent studies

Research public land records for title background, easements, encumbrances, liens, deed restrictions or covenants, and determines effect of local zoning, or community master plan on potential use of State parcel

Conducts physical inspection of property

Supervises collection of data from other offices on real estate transactions, property titles, special assessments, taxes, etc

Coordinates for the procurement and reviews data of full narrative self-contained appraisal report to determine value

Drafts scope of service and reviews consultant prepared appraisals

Prepares draft permits and licenses for the private use of State-owned real estate or real property

Prepares letters of intent to excess property to OGS

Prepares and reviews valuation for easements and grants of land

Coordinates with DMNA Counsel, OGS Real Estate staff or USACE to negotiate leases, licenses, and easements for the use of State property

Explains real property acquisition and procedures

Coordinate with OGS to negotiates lease transactions

Coordinates, reviews and approves all Vendor Responsibility documents submitted by landlords in support of proposed transactions

Interacts with all key players in a lease transaction including legal staff, planners and construction supervisors until agency move-in

Provides relocation assistance to businesses and individuals who might be displaced

Makes presentations on land acquisition disposition or regulatory requirement procedures at public hearings and information meetings

Responds to inquiries from the public and other State agencies

Identify situations where regulatory procedures are not being followed and initiate corrective action where required

Supervises professional staff including assigning work, reviewing work to ensure standards, time off requests conducting performance evaluations, participate in the hiring and disciplinary process and other supervisory functions as required

Coordinates the workflow of a unit, program function or project

Performs the more complicated transactions

Coordinates property acquisition in a geographic area including preparing cost estimates

Coordinates and oversees consultant contracts including tenant broker agreements

Coordinates with OGS to negotiate with property owners and landlords regarding services for lease terms and conditions, and conditions for sale

Carries out politically sensitive negotiations

Coordinates activities with other divisions and/or agencies on major projects

Supervises recording and maintenance of existing real estate records, such as conveyance of interest or easements

May periodically be required to travel to other facilities/locations, to attend training or to perform job related duties as needed

Other duties as assigned in accordance with Directives and Agency procedures

Overtime may be required

Qualification

Real estate appraisalLease negotiationProperty title researchRegulatory complianceMicrosoft OfficeProject managementTeam coordinationSupervisory skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Five (5) years of full-time experience performing real estate work, including two (2) years performing at least two (2) of the following: inspection and appraisal of real property, legal research related to the sale of real property, title search, survey work in a responsible position determining property lines, and appraisal negotiations or related work with a public acquisition agency with demonstrated relevance to the above

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be able to read and write in English

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York

Required to have or successfully complete within 90 days of receiving computer access, all training associated with assigned data systems such as Statewide Financial System (SFS), GFEBS and Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) as related to duty assignments

In accordance with NGB standards, will be required to obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation, and have an appropriate clearance to allow access to computer networks and restricted areas to determine suitability, loyalty, and trustworthiness

Demonstrated reliability and trustworthiness

Ability to prepare written material in a clear and concise fashion

Must have strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple deadlines

Ability to perform tasks independently without supervision as well as motivate and coordinate a team to complete the project assigned

Capability to determine, negotiate and establish project priorities for assignments

Ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities and ensure deadlines are met

Ability to interact and work well with various categories of people to include co-workers, management, Federal and State personnel, contractors and representatives from other agencies

Ability to train and supervise subordinates and demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of supervision

Ability to present materials to supervisors and Executive Management in a professional and articulate manner

May be required to supervise staff

Will complete and attend training as required

May require schedule adjustments and additional hours

Regular travel will be required using various modes of transportation to include driving, trains, and air travel