Real Property Analyst 1

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 assist 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.

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 may be 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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Real Property Analyst Trainee 1: Four years of experience in the collection, review, and reconciliation of assessment and real property data; and the appraisal and analysis of all types of real property. 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. The hiring rate of Trainee 1: $53,764.
• Real Property Analyst Trainee 2: Five years of experience in the collection, review, and reconciliation of assessment and real property data; and the appraisal and analysis of all types of real property. 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. The hiring rate of Trainee 2: $59,994.
• Real Property Analyst 1 (journey level): Six years of experience in the collection, review, and reconciliation of assessment and real property data; and the appraisal and analysis of all types of real property. 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. The hiring rate of journey level SG 18: $66,951. 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.