Real Property Analyst 1 (NY HELPS) Position Available In Westchester, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the

NY HELPS

Program. NY HELP Yes The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Taxation & Finance, State The job title for the vacancy. Title Real Property Analyst 1 (NY HELPS) The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Other Professional Careers The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 18 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit PS&T

• Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.

Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 10% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.50 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 8 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 4 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? Yes If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Westchester The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 44 South Broadway The city where the vacancy is located. City White Plains The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 10601 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the general direction of the Real Property Analyst 2 or other higher-level manager, the Real Property Analyst 1 will perform the following essential functions:

• 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.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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 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.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIUM QUALIFICATIONS

Real Property Analyst Trainee 1: A bachelor’s or higher degree. The hiring rate of Trainee 1: $53,764 + location pay Real Property Analyst Trainee 2: A bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience in the collection, review, and reconciliation assessment and real property data and the appraisal and analysis of all types of real property. A Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience. The hiring rate of Trainee 2: $59,994 + location pay Real Property Analyst 1 (journey level): A bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience in the collection, review, and reconciliation assessment and real property data and the appraisal and analysis of all types of real property. A Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience. The hiring rate of journey level SG 18: $66,951 + location pay 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.

Note:

Advanced Placement in a traineeship is at the discretion of the hiring agency. ________________________________________________________

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-14, $53,764 + location pay
• Trainee 2 is equated to SG-16, $59,994 + location pay
• After successful completion of the two-year traineeship, SG-18 starting salary is $66,951 + location pay A valid NYS Driver’s License is required.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This position is located in Syracuse, NY. 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. Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check). Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Tax Recruitment Team 2 The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address External.

Application@tax.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street W A Harriman State Office Campus The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12227 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application you will attach your cover letter, resume, and transcripts