Housing and Community Renewal Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - NYC Staffing : Job Details

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. Responsibilities include performing site and office visits, producing comprehensive field reports, assessing housing management performance, coordinating work with HUD MOR staff, performing rent roll audits, ensuring compliance with regulated tenant selection practices, reviewing procurement contracts and budget rent determinations, and responding 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 a 40% annual travel percentage. Work under the supervision of a higher-level Housing & Community Renewal Specialist and may also supervise lower-level grades/titles.

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:

• A bachelor's and two years of professional experience performing various activities related to one of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal's (DHCR) program areas.
• A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be reachable on the New York State Civil Service eligible list.
• One year of permanent or contingent permanent in an eligible title for transfer determined to be similar by Civil Service.
• 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.

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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Candidates who are brand new to state service will start at the hiring rate of the position which is $66,951 plus $4,000 in location pay.