Position Information

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 5%

Schedule

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

Location

County Onondaga

Street Address 620 West Erie Blvd.

Suite 312

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13204

Job Specifics

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.

Duties Description •Manage multi-family affordable housing projects caseload, as assigned, including:

o Tracking development timetables and deadlines for each assigned project;

o Acting as a proactive intermediary and problem solver between the project
developer's team and assigned HCR technical staff to advance the development
of projects;

o Facilitating communication with other governmental agencies, financial
institutions and other involved parties; and

o Preparing and processing contractual information to facilitate payment to the
developer in a timely manner.

•Evaluate project financing and operating budgets (underwriting) of multi-family affordable housing projects in accordance with the financing source requirements and agency policy, as assigned and subject to training.

•Review and evaluate applications for funding in accordance with agency procedures; provide 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.

•Assist in updating and maintaining project information through shared electronic systems.

•Alert supervisors, in a timely manner, of any existing or potential project issues such as potential delays, non-compliance, cost increases, etc.

•Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.

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.

Contact Information

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.