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Agency Homes and Community Renewal

Title Assistant Program Manager (Manager of Buyouts)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 661

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $90931 to $114940 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 15%

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 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. 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.BACKGROUNDThe Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 (“EBA”) authorized $4.2 billion to fund critical environmental restoration projects throughout the state in four categories: Water Quality & Resilient Infrastructure, Open Space Conservation & Recreation, Restoration & Flood Risk Reduction, and Climate Change Mitigation.The EBA legislation allocates $1.1 Billion of the bond to go towards protecting communities from flood risks, of which RHC is charged with administering $250 million for a flood buyout program. Additional input and/or program administration of other community flood protection projects may be called upon by RHC.JOB SUMMARY:The primary responsibility of the Manager of Buyouts is to implement a new voluntary private property buyout program in communities at-risk of flooding. The Manager of Buyouts will report to the Director of Buyouts of the Office of Resilient Homes and Communities. DUTIES:•On-board and monitor the performance of vendors and sub-recipients to administer the buyout program. Vendors may include appraisal firms, land surveyors, closing attorneys, and case management firms. Sub-recipients may include municipal and/or county governments.•Conduct research and analysis to identify eligible and strategic buyout sites to create targeted areas, including in concert with any state, federal, local or regional technical studies. •Build community support for the buyout program through community-based organizations. •Create and launch public portal to solicit interest inquiries from potential homeowners. •Outreach to local units of government in targeted areas to participate in the buyout program as sub-recipients.•Facilitate trainings and information sessions on the buyout program.•Manage the program budget, on-going production, data/technology and deliverables. •Manage and update program policies and procedures and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.•Review and submit payment requests for subrecipients and vendors.PLEASE NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform reasonable related business duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:•Bachelor’s degree in humanities, urban planning, business, or another related field.•5+ years’ relevant experience. •Background and proven track record of expertise in affordable housing required. Experience with disaster recovery and/or community infrastructure projects a plus.•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 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. Applicants are also encouraged to provide a writing sample that demonstrates their ability to clearly communicate technical concepts or procedures.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 $90,931 plus $3,400 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.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.

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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, 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 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. Applicants are also encouraged to provide a writing sample that demonstrates their ability to clearly communicate technical concepts or procedures.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 $90,931 plus $3,400 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.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.