Review Vacancy
AgencyHomes and Community Renewal
TitleHousing and Community Renewal Specialist Tr 1 Spanish Language (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitRRSU - Rent Regulation Services Unit (DC-37)
Salary RangeFrom $48881 to $77912 Annually
Minimum 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 maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 or higher degree.
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 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.
If you are selected for appointment as a Housing & Community Renewal Specialist Tr 1 (Spanish Language), you will be required to demonstrate proficiency in that language. Proficiency must be at a level which will permit you to perform the duties of the position satisfactorily.
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.
* *WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE ADVISE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* *
Duties Description Undergo training on 4 sections of law and regulation pertaining to rent stabilization and rent control in NYC and outside of NYC.
Undergo training on several computer systems, additional training on the Public officers law and ethics and personal privacy and confidentiality of registration information.
Once trained- Independently respond to inquiries from owners, tenants and representatives concerning rent administration and affordable housing in person in face-to-face sessions, Webex, over the phone and via email.
Selecting correct information from a staff data base and from the agency's computer and website.
Responding to records access requests in light of statutory confidentiality requirements. Independently provide technical assistance to owners, tenants and authorized representatives with registrations, paper and online form submissions.
Reviewing agency issued rent orders and explaining them to owners, tenants and representatives.
Independently assess a situation brought forth in an interview with the public and determining and providing relevant printed information materials and applications.
Independently represent the agency and speak and present information and respond to questions at public forums.
Make recommendations for edits to printed material to reflect new issues and concerns brought forth by the public, assist in the drafting of revised documents.
Liaison with other government agencies to coordinate housing services for clients.
Additional Comments Please provide a current resume AND proof of a bachelor's or higher degree (either diploma or transcript indicating conferring of degree), if interested in this position. Please note the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email when applying.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address job.opportunities@hcr.ny.gov
Address
Street 92-31 Union Hall Street
Notes on ApplyingIt 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.
Please provide a current resume if interested in this position. Please note the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email when applying.