What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing and Community Renewal Specialist Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) position at State of New York - Homes and Community Renewal?
- Provide technical assistance to prospective applicants for capital project funding applications. Review draft pro formas and provide accurate feedback in Technical Assistance meetings on project’s general compliance with underwriting (UW) standards. Identify UW issues and propose possible solutions.
- Review, score and/or provide written UW analysis of submitted applications for multi-family affordable housing projects for compliance with applicable programmatic statutes, rules and underwriting standards.
- Prepare UW exhibits for inclusion in funding commitments. Provide necessary UW analysis, memos and reviews for issuance of reservation letters, binding/carryover agreements and IRS form 8609 for funded projects involving tax credits.
- As assigned, manage multi-family affordable housing projects, including:
- Tracking development timetables and deadlines for each assigned project;
- Acting as a proactive intermediary and problem solver between the project developer's team and assigned HCR technical staff to advance projects toward achieving project development milestones;
- Facilitating communication with other governmental agencies, financial institutions and others involved; and
- Processing contract packages and/or requests for payment in a timely manner.
- Work with HCR staff and developers to address UW issues in pipeline projects and propose solutions. Work proactively to resolve issues and to expedite construction and/or permanent loan closings. 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.
Minimum Qualifications 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:
Four years of experience analyzing data related to the development and implementation of policies associated with the various housing programs; providing guidance to the public including builders, sponsors, community organizations, local officials, landlords and tenants; or performing inspections or monitoring housing projects.
PLEASE NOTE: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of 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 service 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 if interested in this position, and if substituting education for experience, please provide proof of an Associate's (or higher) degree, as indicated above in the non-competitive minimum qualifications.
Please note the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email when applying. If you are applying from really, 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 $53,764.
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.
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Salary : $53,764