Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHomes and Community Renewal

TitleHousing and Community Renewal Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 Albany

Street Address 38-40 State Street

Hampton Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Duties Description JOB SUMMARY:

Housing and Community Renewal (HCR) Specialist 1 roles perform various activities related to one of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s (DHCR) program areas – in this case Weatherization. The position analyzes data related to the development and implementation of policies associated with the various programs administered by DHCR. The HCR Specialist 1 may provide guidance to the public including builders, sponsors, community organizations, service providers, local officials, landlords and tenants. They may also perform inspections of private residences and/or monitor housing projects under the jurisdiction of DHCR.

In this specific role, the HCR Specialist 1 will have primary emphasis on creating, managing, and analyzing the Weatherization budget – which includes three-plus separate Federal grants, including Admin funds, Training and Technical Assistance funds; Payroll – and ongoing expenditures throughout the program year. Additionally, the role will create and set the production allocation amounts for 49 Subgrantees across all three-plus grants. They may be required, as directed, to fulfill other duties as described above.


DUTIES:

Under the direction of the WAP Fiscal Unit Manager or Manager 1 or higher, the HCR Specialist 1 will:

• Assist with the development of the WAP’s annual budget, comprised of two distinct Federal funding sources – across three separate grants.
• Assist with the development of the WAP’s annual State Plan;
• Assist with the allocation by formula of the WAP’s Federal funds by county to its network of not-for-profit weatherization service providers;
• Be responsible for tracking, monitoring and analyzing current program expenditures during the program year and identify differences between projections and actuals, then determine reasons for differences and how they should impact (or not) future budgeting decisions;
• Analyze past program year expenditures to create a matrix of historical expenditures that can result in reliably predictable recurring expenditure amounts or averages that can be used to inform future budgeting decisions, and to satisfy Federal funding source application requirements;
• Collaborate with program staff as it relates to budgetary matters and data entry;
• Develop fiscal reports and visualizations for senior management on related budgeting topics as requested;
• Analyze fiscal trends, identify problems, develop solutions and make recommendations;
• Be required to remain current and informed on policy and reporting requirements issued by WAP’s Federal funding sources and be prepared to report on potential impacts to program;
• Review and analyze legislative and other proposals and the impact of implementation of the enacted State and Federal Budgets on the WAP;
• Be responsible for the training of any subordinate staff assigned.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills;
• Thorough knowledge of State systems, SFS in particular:
• Accomplished computer skills, particularly as it relates to Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other related programs – but with a strong emphasis in Excel;
• Ability to gather, organize, and present pertinent data to leadership in a succinct manner;
• Ability to prepare and evaluate expenditure and other financial reports;
• Professional experience in budget estimation, justification, and expenditure control functions.

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:
Six 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.

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.


PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills;
• Thorough knowledge of State systems, SFS in particular:
• Accomplished computer skills, particularly as it relates to Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other related programs – but with a strong emphasis in Excel;
• Ability to gather, organize, and present pertinent data to leadership in a succinct manner;
• Ability to prepare and evaluate expenditure and other financial reports;
• Professional experience in budget estimation, justification, and expenditure control functions.


**Only Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be considered.

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 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.

**Only Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be considered.

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.

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 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 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.

**Only Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be considered.

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.