REALTY SPECIALIST 3 TRANSPORTATION (R26)

Code: 57110 State Competitive Range: R26 (FY 2027) Work week N4: FLSA exemptOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $83,582.01 - $122,831.91/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under the general supervision of a Realty Specialist 4, Transportation, performs the most sensitive and/or complex work involved in conducting negotiations, relocation, property management, project programming, administrative activities and the laws and principles of Eminent Domain for the purchase of real property needed by the Department; or supervises a unit responsible for completing work associated with these same activities; does other related duties as assigned.

Examples of work

Ensures that bona fide negotiations are accomplished, monitors the content of negotiations call data and authorizes administrative settlements up to prescribed limits. Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organization unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promotion, and disciplining of subordinates. Reviews and guides others in regard to the Office of Access Design determination of Access. Supervises staff in review of Access plans and how they relate to the Right of Way acquisition. Reviews and interprets detailed environmental impact reports and explains how, or if, the results impact the value of the compensation offer. Supervises staff in the review of reports and inclusion of appropriate information in offers. As required, assists in the coordination of specific activities of full service Right of Way consultant firms assigned to the Team. Includes assisting in the monitoring of all activities of the consultant. May be required to provide reports to management regarding cost, schedule and scope issues of the project. Supervises the preparation of owner and tenant housing supplements, the securing of competitive relocation cost estimates, the rental of acquired property and related property management activities, including the conducting of public auctions and liaison with the State House Commission. Supervises the programming and funding of Right of Way acquisition projects, administers and maintains Right of Way electronic parcel tracking data base. Provides reports regarding project acquisition status and prepare Right of Way clearance letters. Coordinates the processing of payment vouchers and the final vouchering of parcels necessary to secure Federal Aid reimbursement. Supervises the administration and maintenance of accounting processes, providing appropriate quality control and oversight to ensure validity of requests for payment. Investigates and clarifies problem areas with respect to determination of state real property ownership, title searches, department jurisdiction, and property boundaries. Conducts negotiations pursuant to the standards set forth in the Administrative/Legal Settlement Authorization Schedule. Performs the more complex professional duties connected with disposal of state real property, acquisition of property for state use, granting of easements across state lands, and/or leasing of state owned property. Maintains a liaison with appraisal review staff in the development of project appraisal plans and the resolution of appraisal problems. Calculates and verifies payment of rental and other associated leasing charges. Participates in meetings with staff/consultant appraisers, regarding appraisal orders, appraisal requirements, due dates and fees for services. Maintains a liaison with the other operating units within the department, regarding plan preparation, parcel revision, plan interpretation and design changes. Acts as liaison with an assigned Deputy Attorney General regarding pre-trial conferences, commission hearings and trials and secures updates of appraisals for condemnation purposes. Assists in the audit of property parcel files to ensure the inclusion of all material required to proceed to a closing or to initiate the eminent domain process. Maintains liaison with the Closing Unit to ensure closing or completion of condemnation process. Contacts State and local officials regarding state real property matters. Attend Pre-Construction meetings and discuss construction issues related to property agreements. Assist the Construction Resident Engineer during construction to resolve Right of Way related issues. Administers and maintains an electronic inventory of all potentially excess parcels, secures appropriate clearances to dispose of property, conducts public auctions and facilitates demolition of improvements. Provides training, cross training and development opportunities for assigned staff. Supervises and/or performs work associated with the programming and funding of projects; the review of Right of Way and construction plans at various stages during project development; the preparation of Right of Way availability letters; attends project scoping meetings; and prepares project transmittals to district offices. Assists in the compilation of data required for preparation of annual productivity reports required by the Federal Highway Administration in support of requests for Federal Funding. Supervises and/or schedules and conducts public auctions for rental and sale of Department property. Supervises and/or maintains Right of Way Parcel Data Base and appropriate entries into the data base. Reviews and processes completed cases submitted by the District Offices. Reviews the preparation of Commission Action Slips and collation orderly arrangement of various papers essential to each case. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the Federal Highway Administration requirements regarding acquisition of Right of Way and the processes, which must be completed to secure Federal reimbursement for acquisition and relocation, costs following a period of training. Knowledge of the real estate appraisal process. Knowledge of the appraisal review process, Knowledge of the requirements of US PAP. Knowledge of the types of appraisal methods available and the basics behind the preparation of such appraisals. Knowledge of general engineering concepts including items required for the preparation of engineering reports. Knowledge of the NJ Access Code and the Access Code process as implemented by the State as well as the ordering of Access Impact Reports and studies. Knowledge of the interaction between the Access Code and the Acquisition of Right of Way and the ability to describe the appeal process of the administration of the Access process. Knowledge of the Consultant Selection process used by the NJDOT for the use of full service Right of Way consultants. Knowledge of the processes that are following in the preparation of levels of action, acquisition cost estimates, programming and funding of Right of Way projects. Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data. Knowledge of the Right of Way Procedural Manuals including Acquisition, Relocation and Property Management and Appraisal/Appraisal Review and the Capital Project Delivery Guidelines. Knowledge of the procedures for reading detailed Right of Way and construction plans and specifications and determining their relationship to the property to be acquired. Ability to explain the basics behind the environmental report including the areas of testing. Ability to give appropriate assignments and instructions to the assigned staff, to supervise the performance of their work and to develop effective work methods. Ability to interpret and explain plan in terms which a property owner can understand. Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the acquisition, use, and maintenance of leased and owned property programs. Ability to read and interpret legal agreements and descriptions of property. Ability to read and interpret real estate contracts, agreements, and building specifications. Ability to research and apply legal and administrative requirements of contractual agreements. Ability to visualize, analyze and interpret the various problems/situation encountered during the appraisal, negotiations and condemnation phases of the acquisition process and to develop effective solutions to resolve such situations and problems. Ability to use various forms of electronic communication equipment sufficient to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position and to utilize same to accomplish the preparation of various reports regarding the status of the Right of Way acquisition process. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English, sufficient to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional experience in any phase of Right of Way work subject to the Federal Highway Funding Reimbursement Program (e.g. appraisal, negotiations, relocation, property management or programming and administration). OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions. SCNL25N/AR25- SCN425N/AR26- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 4/24/2010