Community Renewal Specialist Trainee ; NY HELPS

NY HELP:
Yes

Agency:
Homes and Community Renewal

Title:

Housing and Community Renewal Specialist Trainee 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category:
Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade: NS

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range:
From $53,764 to $85,138 Annually

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Appointment Type:
Permanent

Jurisdictional Class:
Competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 5%

Workweek:
Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week: 37.5

From 9 AM to 5 PM

Flextime allowed:
No

Mandatory overtime:
No

Compressed workweek allowed:
No

Telecommuting allowed:
Yes

Street: 620 West Erie Blvd, Suite 312

City:
Syracuse

State: NY

Zip Code: 13204

County:
Onondaga

• Manage multi-family affordable housing projects caseload, tracking development timetables and deadlines for each assigned project.
• Act as a proactive intermediary and problem solver between the project developer's team and HCR technical staff to advance project development.
• Facilitate communication with other governmental agencies, financial institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate project financing and operating budgets (underwriting) of multi-family affordable housing projects in accordance with financing source requirements and agency policy.
• Review and evaluate applications for funding, providing analyses and recommendations of proposed projects.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on project status as requested by supervisors and agency senior staff.
• Perform site visits for proposed projects and for projects currently under construction, if necessary.
• Alert supervisors in a timely manner of any existing or potential project issues such as potential delays, non-compliance, cost increases, etc.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.

New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS) allows non-competitive appointment. All candidates must meet minimum qualifications for the title for which they apply.

Acquisition of non-competitive status is expected to be converted to competitive status in the future without examination. Employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Four years of experience analyzing data related to the development and implementation of policies associated with 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.

Must be reachable on the New York State Civil Service eligible list.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The GOT-IT site will inform you if your title is transferrable.

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

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

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

Candidates who are brand new to state service will start at the hiring rate of the position, $53,764.

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.

Name: HR

Email Address: job.opportunities.gov

Street: 38-40 State St, Hampton Plaza

City:
Albany

State: NY

Zip Code: 12207