Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. If applying under NY HELPS program, please provide a copy of your unofficial transcript showing proof of bachelor’s degree.

Non-Competitive Minium Qualifications:

Real Property Analyst Trainee 1:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Advanced placement to the Trainee 2 or journey level may be possible depending on education and experience. Candidates appointed at the Trainee 1 level will need to successfully complete a two-year traineeship before advancing to the Real Property Analyst 1, SG-18 level.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications

• The selected candidate must be eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law or reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations.

This Position Is Filled As a Two-year Traineeship

• Trainee 1 is equated to SG-13, $49,363
• Trainee 2 is equated to SG-14, $52,198
• After successful completion of the two-year traineeship, SG-18 starting salary is $65,001

Duties Description

Under the general direction of the Real Property Analyst 2 or other higher level manager, the incumbent will assist with the Valuation of Utility Property. Incumbent must be willing to travel to industrial-style utility company sites statewide, particularly water supply and wastewater treatment, gas compressors, and electric generators (Hydroelectric, Fossil, wind, solar). Estimated 30% travel – weekly March through November, with occasional overnights. The essential functions may include but are not limited to:

• Travel to industrial-style utility company sites statewide, estimated 30% travel with occasional overnights;
• Analyze and evaluate data to establish equalization rates, railroad ceilings, special franchise assessments and utility advisory appraisals;
• Analyze valuation inventory reports and assists assessors in developing computer valuation models;
• Assist in developing, modifying, testing, installing and upgrading the State issued real property software in local government offices, answer questions about the system, and conduct classroom and on-the-job training for ORPTS and local government staff;
• Assist in developing, modifying and testing internal software applications used by ORPTS;
• Perform ratio analysis and associated tasks to determine municipal levels of assessment;
• Prepare and analyze reports detailing the impact of tax shifts to arrive at specific policies and procedures;
• Review and evaluate current assessment administration practices within a municipality;
• Interact with local government officials and vendors in all phases of reassessment activity; provide guidance and advice to local municipalities and other customers; may conduct public presentations;
• Conduct training sessions for regional and central office staff and local assessors about market value surveys, commercial data collection and field review procedures;
• Lead staff in data collection, analysis and valuation activities of real property sales and appraisals for market value surveys assuring compliance with procedures and survey parameters;
• Evaluate sales and property tax data from localities, utility companies and other NYS agencies;
• Draft detailed documentation to support appraisals and detailed appraisal narratives;
• Gather and analyze sales, financing, rental, detailed structural, and expense information and company financial statements used to appraise property in accordance with the Division’s uniform procedures and guidelines;
• Supervise support staff and may train and mentor staff, as needed;
• Adhere to the time and attendance regulations of the Department.

Additional Comments

A valid NYS Driver’s License is required.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.