Deputy Director, Quality Assurance

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Albany, NY, US

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POSSIBLE HYBRID WORKPLACE OPPORTUNITY

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase home ownership throughout New York State.

This position is with HCR's Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). This is not a civil service position and does not require a civil service exam. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.

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 that 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.

Under the general supervision of the Housing Choice Voucher Program Statewide Director, the Quality Assurance and Home ownership Deputy Director plays a key leadership role in ensuring organizational compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and successful delivery of home ownership services within the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. This position oversees the daily QC operations, guiding staff and driving continuous improvement efforts.

The Deputy Director analyzes performance data, identifies risk areas and collaborates with departments across the organization to ensure accuracy, accountability and excellence in service delivery.

• Oversee quality control activities related to HCV program administration including eligibility, income determination, rent calculations, inspections, SEMAP performance and in-house Quality Control reviews.
• Provide leadership and supervision to QC and Home ownership staff, including workload management, technical guidance and performance evaluation.
• Ensure the Home ownership Program complies with HUD regulations and supports participant success from application through closing and pos-purchase support.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance assessments, identify trends and vulnerabilities and coordinate corrective action plans.
• Review HAP accuracy, HQS documentation, repayment agreements, and file completeness to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the HCV Policy and Training Coordinator to develop and implement procedures that strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency and training initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Director to establish departmental goals and performance benchmarks.
• Prepare compliance reports, program analytics and updates for senior leadership, HUD reviews and internal reviews.
• Support agency readiness for HUD monitoring, external audits and policy updates. Assist with other voucher administrative duties as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience;
  Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

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