Possible Hybrid Workplace Opportunity

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.

A Civil Service exam is not required for this position. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.

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.

The Office of Community Renewal (OCR) is one of four program offices within NYSHCR. OCR’s mission is to administer a combination of State and Federal funding resources to develop or support programs that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons.

Position Summary:

This position will support the Office of Community Renewal’s Finance & Compliance unit. Finance & Compliance is responsible for supporting OCR program regulatory requirements, tracking data, and compliance review, testing and reporting functions.   As a member of the Finance & Compliance team, the Grant Project Manager will interact with different program units and control functions. The starting salary is $65,164.

Duties

Under the general direction of the Manager of Finance & Compliance, the Grant Project Manager duties include but are not limited to: 

• Gather and access data using federal and state program specific tracking systems.
• File compliance reports and prepare communications and updates about the unit’s compliance processes.
• Complete tasks involved with maintaining OCR compliance with the federal audit requirements, including record keeping and reporting.
• Conduct review of grant applicants to determine if they are responsible vendors.
• Collaborate with OCR program units to update and report on internal controls, including control evaluations and testing functions. 
• Assist with drafting and maintaining compliance policies and procedures outlining requirements, regulations and best practices. 
• Assist in providing and directing technical assistance to program grantees to ensure compliance.
• Attend, participate, and/or assist with preparation of materials for conferences, webinars, and workshops as requested.
• Complete routine office activities and provide support to OCR staff as requested.
• Special projects and assistance, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
  1. *Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: auditing, accounting, business administration, compliance, finance, public administration, or other related field, plus work experience in a professional office setting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; self-motivated with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated experience performing administrative duties with speed and accuracy.   Ability to complete tasks without immediate and constant supervision.
• Affinity toward technology, including Microsoft office programs, Webex, SharePoint, and other database tracking systems used to document, disseminate, research, and retrieve information.
• Understanding of how to work effectively in and with diverse communities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with an attention to detail and professionalism.
• Tracking system management and database navigation experience.
• Comprehensive experience with Microsoft Office. Specifically:

• Word
  • Creating new documents, formatting, typing a full range of correspondence, reports, creating templates, proofreading for content, and editing using knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Experience using forms, table of contents, and advanced formatting features preferred.
• Excel
  • Maintaining spreadsheets, recording, arranging, organizing, and formatting data. This includes tracking and monitoring the status of project events or workflows in a detailed spreadsheet format. Ability to work in multiple worksheets, perform calculations, compose formulas and functions such as pivot tables is preferred.

Instructions for Applicants:

Applicants must include a cover letter and resume for review. Resumes not accompanied by a cover letter will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

Applicant must describe in a cover letter how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, and how the work experienced 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, including knowledge of software or database systems that may be useful for this position.

What we offer at NYSHCR:  

• Extensive benefits package including paid leave, including excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits with the New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System.
• Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals
• Work life balance benefits including a 37.5 hour work week and paid time off benefits including, vacation, sick, personal days, and Federal Holidays
• Opportunity for compressed scheduling
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Family Leave
• As a New York State employee, you may qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for an eligible employer.

About New York State Homes and Community Renewal:  
  

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, construction. 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.  

New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)