NY HELP Yes Agency Homes and Community Renewal Title Housing and Community Renewal Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 40% 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 New York Street Address 641 Lexington Ave City New York State NY Zip Code 10022 Duties Description Oversee a portfolio including private housing companies, municipal housing authorities, State or Housing Finance Agency financed limited profit projects, limited dividend projects, Urban Development Corporation initiated projects, and DHCR initiated housing programs that utilize State and Federal funding programs. Responsibilities of the position include: Performing site and office visits and producing comprehensive field reports, assessing housing management performance, coordinating work with HUD MOR staff, performing rent roll audits, ensuring compliance with regulated tenant selection practices, reviewing procurement contracts and budget rent determinations, and responding to complaints as directed by higher-level housing management representatives. In-person and/or virtual attendance at day or evening rent conferences, hearings, shareholder and or tenant meetings is required. This position requires travel throughout NYS at a 40% annual travel percentage.Work under the supervision of a higher-level Housing & Community Renewal Specialist and may also supervise lower-level grades/titles. 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 and two years of professional experience performing various activities related to one of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s (DHCR) program areas. These positions analyze data related to the development and implementation of policies associated with the various programs administered by DHCR. Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Substitution: a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.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 $66,951 plus $4,000 in location pay.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 Applying 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.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 $66,951 plus $4,000 in location pay.