Housing and Community Renewal Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Duties

Under the supervision of a higher-level Housing Management Representative:

• Engage in the oversight of state-aided housing developments.
• Oversee a portfolio including private housing companies, municipal housing authorities, State or Housing Finance Agency financed limited profit projects, limited dividend projects, Urban Development Corporation initiated projects, and DHCR initiated housing programs that utilize State and Federal funding programs.
• Perform site and office visits and producing comprehensive field reports
• Assess housing management performance
• Coordinate work with HUD MOR staff
• Perform rent roll audits, ensuring compliance with regulated tenant selection practices
• Review procurement contracts and budget rent determinations
• Respond to complaints as directed by higher-level housing management representatives
• In-person and/or virtual attendance at day or evening rent conferences, hearings, shareholder and or tenant meetings is required.
• This position requires travel throughout NYS at an annual rate of 20%.

Minimum qualifications

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, 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:
Six years of experience analyzing data related to the development and implementation of policies associated with the various housing programs; providing guidance to the public including builders, sponsors, community organizations, local officials, landlords and tenants; or performing inspections or monitoring housing projects.

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.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be reachable on the New York State Civil Service eligible list.

70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent or contingent permanent service in an eligible title for transfer determined to be similar by Civil Service. For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/. The GOT-IT site will inform you if your title is transferrable.

55B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. Please be sure to submit your 55B/C letter.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume/email submission. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional comments

Please provide a current resume if interested in this position, and if substituting education for experience, please provide proof of an Associate's (or higher) degree, as indicated above in the non-competitive minimum qualifications.

Please note the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email when applying. If you are applying from Indeed, please indicate the location of the position and paste the job duties into your reply.

Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you MUST provide independent verification of equivalency when applying. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.

Candidates who are brand new to state service will start at the hiring rate of the position, which is $69,964.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume/email submission. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

Civil service details

• Jurisdictional class: Competitive Class
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Salary grade: 18
• Bargaining unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
• NY HELPS: Yes
• Telecommuting allowed?: Yes