Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHomes and Community Renewal

TitleManaging Director of Policy, Operations, and Strategy

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade665

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $141000 to $178000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 15%

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 New York

Street Address 641 Lexington Ave

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10022

Job Specifics

Duties Description PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) fosters the creation and preservation of high-quality affordable housing, while working strategically to revitalize neighborhoods and communities throughout the Empire State. Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard-working and committed to serving low- and moderate-income families. Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development. We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders.

Achieving this mission requires a wide range of skills and backgrounds in public policy, administration, real estate, architecture, finance, law and many other areas of expertise. We seek to provide a workplace environment that is productive, flexible, accountable, ethical and caring. Our employees are empowered to make a difference where they live and work. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement and family-friendly policies.

BACKGROUND:

In October 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the creation of the permanent Office of Resilient Homes and Communities (RHC), which assumed the New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s (GOSR) portfolio of disaster recovery projects. GOSR had been established as a temporary agency in 2013 to coordinate statewide recovery efforts for Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and Tropical Storm Lee. GOSR administered approximately $4.4 billion in flexible funding made available by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program to concentrate aid to four main areas —Housing Recovery, Small Business, Community Reconstruction and Infrastructure.

RHC now serves as the lead principal office responsible for the administration of New York State’s multiple CDBG-DR awards. RHC operates within the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) and the Homeownership and Community Development (HOCD) unit, which consists of the State of New York Mortgage Agency, the Affordable Housing Corporation, the Office of Community Renewal, the Office of Special Initiatives and RHC.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Managing Director of Policy, Operations, and Strategy is responsible for the success of RHC by actively managing its portfolio of CDBG-DR grants and other State and Federal flood recovery and resiliency grant opportunities.

The Managing Director of Policy, Operations, and Strategy will report directly to the Deputy Commissioner of RHC and oversee professional staff, exercising sound judgment in matters related to staff development, hiring, promotion, performance evaluation, and training. They will also act as a liaison with external stakeholders in the development and/or implementation of new and existing RHC programs.

Other responsibilities include:

• Timely preparation and submission of budgets.

• Management of vendors and sub-recipients performing program administration activities.

• Review and presentation of program materials to the HTFC Board of Directors.

• Representation of RHC at public events, at the request of the Deputy Commissioner.

• Perform reasonable related business duties as assigned.

PLEASE NOTE: The official Division of Homes and Community Renewal job title for this position is Assistant Commissioner; however, the working title shall be The Managing Director of Policy, Operations, and Strategy of RHC.

Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in city planning, Public Policy or related field.

• 8+ years’ relevant experience, with a minimum of two years in the disaster recovery field.

• Proven track record of expertise in government administration of disaster recovery, affordable housing, community and/or economic development.

• Excellent analytical, organization, management, and communication skills essential.

• Positive, pragmatic approach to problem resolution.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to be part of a team.


**Please Note: A master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of professional experience.

Additional Comments Please provide a current resume, cover letter, AND proof of a bachelor's or higher degree (either diploma or transcript indicating conferring of degree), if interested in this position. Applicant must describe in a cover letter how they meet the minimum qualifications, and how the work experience outlined in the accompanying resume relates to the available position. Applicants are also encouraged to use the cover letter as an opportunity to identify specific skills that may be useful for 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.

** Please note that this position receives an additional $4,000 in location pay in addition to the annual salary.

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.

What we offer:

•Exciting opportunity to be part of New York’s resurgence to greatness;
•Extensive benefits package including paid leave, excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits;
•Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals.

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

How to Apply

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, cover letter, AND proof of a bachelor's or higher degree (either diploma or transcript indicating conferring of degree), if interested in this position. Applicant must describe in a cover letter how they meet the minimum qualifications, and how the work experience outlined in the accompanying resume relates to the available position. Applicants are also encouraged to use the cover letter as an opportunity to identify specific skills that may be useful for 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.

** Please note that this position receives an additional $4,000 in location pay in addition to the annual salary.

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.

What we offer:

•Exciting opportunity to be part of New York’s resurgence to greatness;
•Extensive benefits package including paid leave, excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits;
•Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals.