DIRECTOR FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING SERVICES
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APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE. OR BE REACHABLE WITH THE SCORE OF 100 ON THE OPEN COMPETITIVE ADMINISTRATIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST EXAM (# 1144)The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness. In partnership with other City agencies and nonprofit organizations, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it begins, reduce street homelessness, provide temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing all with a focus on accountability, empathy, and equity.DHS is committed to continuous improvement and employs innovative strategies to deliver high-quality services that support a swift transition from shelter to self-sufficiency. The agency manages hundreds of facilities and operates with a large team as well as a several billion-dollar budget to meet the diverse needs of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.The Division of Rehousing Operations, located within the Placement Division of the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is responsible for creating new housing opportunities for DHS clients to exit shelter to permanency.The Department Of Homeless Services (DHS) Is Recruiting For One (1) Administrative Housing Development Specialist M-II To Function As Director For Affordable Housing Services, Who Will

• Evaluate housing projects, budgets, and underwriting.
• Create new policies and tools as it relates to the creation of affordable housing through the Master Lease and other DSS/DHS/HRA programs.
• Facilitate projects from inception to budget negotiation, through contract registration.
• Defining and negotiating business terms to advance DHS goals and policy objectives.
• Serve as a liaison to external partners, including for-Profit and Non-Profit Developers, Banks, and other Government Agencies as well as various departments at DHS, HRA and DSS to execute successful projects.
• Advise on best practices and policies for housing projects that come through the Master Lease and other DSS/DHS/HRA housing programs.
• Support the issuance of Requests for Proposals (“RFPs”) a by performing financial modeling of anticipated affordability scenarios.
• Take on special projects to support other time-sensitive DHS Housing priorities as needed.

Hours/Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00AM-5:00PMADMINISTRATIVE HOUSING DEVELOP - 83006Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in the development, design, construction, appraisal, financing, negotiation or disposition of real estate or in real estate law, or in urban planning, design or renewal, or analytical or coordination work related to housing programs; at least 18 months must have been in an executive, administrative or managerial capacity or supervising professional personnel performing work in the fields noted above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 above. Graduate study in the field of urban studies, city planning, business or public administration, finance, architecture, engineering or other related fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 credits equaling one year of experience. Graduation from an accredited law school may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have three years of work experience including at least 18 months of executive, administrative, managerial or supervisory experience as described in 1 above.

Preferred Skills

• Have latitude for independent judgement, initiative, and action, and must be able to work independently and under deadline. - Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills, strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills. - Advanced experience utilizing and developing complex Excel spreadsheets and presentation software is strongly preferred. - Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a timely manner and to be a team player. - Background in real estate finance and/or affordable housing development as well as program implementation experience, required. - Preference will be given to candidates with experience working for or with government agencies and government programs related to affordable housing development. - Candidates with Master in Urban Planning, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Development, Business Administration, Public Administration or related fields are strongly preferred.

55a ProgramThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy., $73,068.00 – $125,000.00

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