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REALTY SPECIALIST 4 TRANSPORTATION

Code: 57116 Unknown Unknown

Career Family: REALTY SPECIALIST

Realty Specialist 4 Transportation is one of New Jersey's state civil service classifications.

It is the top of the Realty Specialist ladder, a grade above Realty Specialist 3 Transportation. A bachelor's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it. State payroll currently lists 9 people in the title, most of them at Transportation.

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Pay ladder: Realty Specialist series

  1. Realty Specialist 1 Transportation — $58,818 – $85,742
  2. Realty Specialist 2 Transportation — $70,431 – $103,187
  3. Realty Specialist 3 Transportation — $80,756 – $118,678
  4. Realty Specialist 4 Transportation — $92,711 – $136,605 (this title)

Rungs are ordered by FY2026 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.

Who employs this title

State payroll records show 9 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $123,437. The agencies employing the most are:

  • Transportation (9)

Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.

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.

Definition

Under the supervision of a Right of Way District Program Manager or other Manager, supervises staff in the administrative and operational ROW program areas associated with property acquisition and disposition; Supervises assignments on administrative or operational programs pertaining to the Division of Right of Way & Access Management in areas such as negotiations, relocation, property management, programming, administration and the laws and principles of Eminent Domain; does other related duties as assigned.

Examples of work

Directly supervises assigned bureau personnel in their work and their maintenance of required reports and records to ensure that all matters are conducted in accordance with division procedure and requirements. Supervises the entire Appraisal process for all projects assigned to the Team. Ensures delivery of appraisals and timely review of all cases. Negotiates fees for Appraisals, Appraisal Reviews and Specialist Reports with all consultant appraisal firms. Is responsible for assisting the District Program Manager in the supervision of the processing of acquisition matters in the assigned areas. Informs the District Program Manager of the production status of cases in the assigned District Offices and of adherence to scheduled project completion dates; maintains appropriate controls in status records. As delegated by the bureau manager, coordinates matters of condemnation between Right of Way personnel, the Title Officer for the delivery of title memoranda, the Division of the Design Services for the delivery of condemnation complaint maps, and the Deputy Attorney General's Office. Supervises the distribution of cases involving the assignment and processing of cases involved in Commission Awards, Consent Awards, and Jury Awards to the Closing Bureau for final payment. Plans, organizes, and directs the work of district level teams. Is responsible for planning and scheduling work in the team and for assignment of work to the various staff assigned to the team. Supervises personnel in their work and their maintenance of reports and records to ensure that all qualitative and quantitative requirements of the state are met as concerns the district. Determines the type of appraisal required considering the impact of the acquisition and any damages related to the taking. Orders the proper number of appraisals based on the estimated acquisition cost. Ensures coordination between appraisers in the case of multiple reports. Is responsible for coordinating operations and assembling information relating to the offer of assistance and relocation payments to eligible displaced persons. Supervises and controls the operations involved in inventorying improvements acquired on various rights of way, scheduling the vacation of these improvements, and arranging for final disposition of such improvements. Is responsible, under the Relocation Advisory Assistance and Moving Reimbursements programs, for the receipt of completed applications, and the review and approval of moving cost estimates due property owners. Reviews and guides others in regard to the Office of Access Design determination of Access. Ensures that appraisals are ordered that are consistent with the Access Code regulations and case law regarding compensability of Access impacts. Reviews and guides others regarding any environmental impact PAECE reports. Ensures that all reports required are prepared and provided to the property owners as required by statute. As required, coordinates all the activities of full service Right of Way consultant firms assigned to the team. Includes the monitoring of all activities of the consultant as well as providing reports to management regarding cost, schedule and scope issues of the project. Is responsible for reviewing and processing completed cases submitted by the District Offices. Supervises the preparation of Department Action slips and the collation and orderly arrangement of various papers essential to each use. Conducts negotiations pursuant to the standards set forth in the Administrative/Legal Settlement Authorization Schedule. Responsible for negotiation of terms and conditions for acquisition, disposal, and/or leasing of property. Supervises preparation of package to be submitted to various commissions, boards, and committees of the state as required by law and the division. Orders and reviews title searches, appraisals, and property surveys. Supervises the distribution of information on public lands to individuals and public and private agencies Supervises the processing of requests for information or disposal of land owned by the DOT. Ensures all requests are responded to in writing. Prepares reports and correspondence relating to Relocation Advisory Services and disposal of surplus land functions. Confers regularly with the bureau manager and other responsible Right of Way personnel on schedules and procedural clarifications of property and relocation functions. Supervises assigned personnel in their work and the maintenance of reports and records to ensure that all qualitative and quantitative requirements of the state are met. Confers regularly with the various headquarters office staff, District Program Manager, and with the Director of the Division. Prepares reports and correspondence relating to the various operations and activities of the Team. Assumes final responsibility at the district level for all operations and activities and for the review and approval of all matters and cases forwarded to the District Program Manager for processing to the headquarters office and to the Director for Commission Action. Establishes and maintains appropriate master reports and files of matters assigned the designated District areas. Drafts correspondence necessary in the conduct of assigned matters. As delegated by the bureau manager, supervises the processing and distribution of approved agreements as executed by the Director, Division of Right of Way and Access Management. 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 Right of Way Acquisition Manual and CFR 49, Uniform Relocation Act. Negotiation techniques necessary to plan and coordinate a Right of Way acquisitions of highway projects and field operations of the Division of Right of Way & Access Management. Knowledge of and familiarity with the basic legal terms and concepts prevailing in real estate law, including the laws and principles of Eminent Domain, and their application to the work of the bureau. Knowledge of the institution of condemnation proceedings as they relate to bureau activities, i.e. bad title, approval of agreements, inability to locate owner, authority to condemn, and appeals. Knowledge of the types of appraisal methods available and the basics behind the preparation of such appraisals. Knowledge of basic engineering concepts including, but not limited to, turning templates, slope ratios, daily volumes and other 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 Consultant Selection process and the Task Orders and Proposals prepared for the use of full service Right of Way consultants. Knowledge of and familiarity with the cooperating operations relating to the offer of assistance and relocation payments to eligible persons, with the operations involved in the determination of improvements on Right of Way properties and buildings, the schedule of vacation of these improvements, and negotiations for final disposition of improvements on a statewide basis. Knowledge of and familiarity with the Relocation Payment program for the receipt of completed applications, review, and approval of moving cost estimates due displaced property owners and tenants. Knowledge of and familiarity with the administrative and technical problems which arise in large scale property appraisal and Right of Way negotiation work. Knowledge of and familiarity with the basic legal terms and concepts prevailing in real estate law, including the laws of Eminent Domain, and their application to the work of the district. Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in preparing preliminary estimates of Right of Way costs. Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in determining the soundness of titles and the determination of the owners of real estate, and knowledge of the procedures for the evaluation of current and prospective market values of property and improvements located thereon. Knowledge of and familiarity with the procedures approved for the use in Right of Way negotiations and the interpretation of agreements, easements, and descriptions of property. Knowledge of appraisal procedures as required by Federal and State government. Ability to discuss the interaction and distinction between the Access Code and the Acquisition of Right of Way. Can describe the appeal process of the Access process and the Office of Administrative Law process as it relates to Access. Ability to explain the basics behind the environmental report including the areas of testing, some of the concepts of the environmental findings and the overall remediation recommendation. 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 make and supervise continuing studies and analyses to determine real property management requirements and the necessity of revisions in administrative procedures and programs. Ability to research and apply legal and administrative requirements of contractual agreements. 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 compile data and statistics for inclusion in the annual budget, and to compare budget requests and the annual report of the bureau. Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of statistical, financial, and other requests of sectional activities containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with landowners and their attorneys, the representatives of business and civic organizations, and the general public interested in or concerned with Department of Transportation Right of Way matters. Ability to visualize, analyze, and interpret the varied problems e

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. Nine (9) 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 admistration), which shall have included two (2) years of full-time supervisory experience. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, which shall have included two (2) years of full-time supervisory 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.

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