Special Assistant

DGS Office of External Affairs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Appraisal Bureau Director at the New York State Department of Transportation leads the statewide real estate appraisal program, supervising professional appraisers across the main office and eleven regional locations.

Responsibilities include directing appraisals for right-of-way acquisitions, court cases, and property disposals; ensuring compliance with USPAP standards and applicable laws; developing policy, overseeing consultants, and representing DOT in dealings with federal, state, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience (substitutions available: four years specialized experience with associate's degree, or J.D./master's degree substituting for one year)
• Background in appraisal of real property acquired for public use via eminent domain
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Ability to supervise professional appraisers and manage statewide operations
• Technical expertise in real estate valuation and USPAP compliance
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

• Oversee statewide real estate appraisal program and activities across NY regional locations
• Direct appraisals for right-of-way acquisitions, court cases, and disposals
• Ensure valuations comply with USPAP standards and applicable laws
• Supervise staff and develop departmental policy
• Manage consultant relationships and represent the department to agencies

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

USPAP compliance

Real property appraisal

Eminent domain

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

J.D./Master's degree

Job description

The Appraisal Bureau Director oversees the New York State Department of Transportation's statewide real estate appraisal program, managing professional appraisers across the main office and eleven regional locations. The role directs appraisal activities for right-of-way acquisitions, court cases, property disposals, and other departmental functions, ensuring valuations comply with USPAP standards and applicable laws. The incumbent supervises staff, develops policy, manages consultant relationships, and represents the department in dealings with federal, state, and local agencies.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience (substitutions available: four years specialized experience with associate's degree, or J.D./master's degree substituting for one year)
• Background in appraisal of real property acquired for public use via eminent domain
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Ability to supervise professional appraisers and manage statewide operations
• Technical expertise in real estate valuation and USPAP compliance
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis