NY HELPYes

AgencyHomes and Community Renewal

TitleHousing and Community Renewal Specialist Trainee 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 38-40 State St

Hampton Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Duties Description • Assist in the preparation, coordination and implementation of HCR application funding rounds, including the design and structuring of any pertinent Request for Proposals, Application, and associated funding round materials, the preparation and tracking of Technical Assistance materials and sessions, and the subsequent review of capital project applications received for completeness, threshold, eligibility and competitive scoring, as applicable;

• Develop, maintain and issue project specific application review and award correspondence and related documents;

• Prepare funding reservation and funding commitment letters, comfort letters to project sponsors and tax credit allocation documents (including but not limited to, binding agreements, carryover allocations and IRS Forms 8609/DTF-625’s), which includes managing the flow of information and data necessary to prepare these documents;

• Coordinate the preparation of annual reports with HCR’s MSR Unit, responding as necessary to HCR and external program information and survey requests,

• Monitor, coordinate and track the financial background review process which HCR utilizes to evaluate project applicants and successful awardees and their capital development teams;

• Communicate effectively and work in coordination with other HCR units including the Office of Legal Affairs, Asset Management Unit and Multifamily technical units (i.e., design, underwriting, environmental analysis, special needs) to accomplish the above-referenced tasks;

• Utilize HCR databases and standard HCR software applications such as Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe and SHARS to accomplish above-referenced duties;

• Utilize internal and external training opportunities to develop a greater understanding of the requirements and workings of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, tax-exempt bond financing and other affordable housing finance capital programs utilized by HCR;

• Coordinate and manage the document submission, review and consent process for proposed Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC) Certificates of Incorporation, communicating with both the HCR Office of Legal Affairs and external project sponsors and attorneys. Conduct reviews pursuant to current statutory and policy guidelines. Update current HCR website guidance and HDFC submission requirements to reflect programmatic modifications, as needed; and;

• Candidates must have proficiency in Excel, including familiarity with data validation, conditional formatting, macros, and Visual Basic for Applications.

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 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 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.

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.

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. If you are applying from Indeed, please indicate the location of the position and paste the job duties into your reply.

Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you MUST provide independent verification of equivalency when applying. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.

Candidates who are brand new to state service will start at the hiring rate of the position which is $52,198.

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.

Name HR

Telephone

Fax

Email Address job.opportunities@hcr.ny.gov

Address

Street 38-40 State St, Hampton Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

Notes on ApplyingPlease 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. If you are applying from Indeed, please indicate the location of the position and paste the job duties into your reply.

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.

If you are new to the state, your starting salary will be $52,198.