Sr. Grant Project Manager

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Homes and Community Renewal The job title for the vacancy. Title Sr. Grant Project Manager The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category No Preference The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 23 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit None listed The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $86773 to $108413 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 10% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? Yes If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? Yes If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 38-40 State St The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12207 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description 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. This position is with HCR's Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). This is not a civil service position and does not require a civil service exam. 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 that 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 HCR. 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 people. Position Summary HCR is looking for a new staff member to join the Office of Community Renewal and manage the NYS Land Bank Initiative (LBI). New York's first land banks were established after passage of the New York Land Bank Act in 2011. These not-for-profit organizations partner with government entities to strengthen communities by acquiring, stabilizing, and facilitating the redevelopment of blighted and abandoned properties, returning them to productive use, and growing local property tax bases. The NYS Budget has appropriate funding to support services and expenses of Land Banks and HCR allocates resources to the Land Banks for operations and non-capital expenses as well as activities including property acquisition, building rehabilitation, development, stabilization, demolition, pre-development, and technical assistance. Under the general direction of the President of OCR and a Program Director the Senior Project Manager is responsible for management and operation of LBI projects. This includes working in a coordinated manner with the Land Banks to maximize the impact of the LBI resources in housing and community development efforts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and implement internal and external policies, procedures, manuals, and guidance materials.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve systems and processes to address programmatic and operational challenges, including tracking accomplishments, spending, trends, and outcomes across the grant portfolio.
• Manage the full lifecycle of a grant portfolio, including funding opportunity development, application review, award documentation, contract administration, compliance monitoring, disbursement, and closeout.
• Track and monitor grant performance, budgets, spending, and funding availability.
• Research funding sources and evaluate the needs and goals of Land Banks to identify and recommend funding opportunities.
• Provide advanced technical assistance to grantees, including interpretation of program rules, regulations, and requirements.
• Review and process payment requests and ensure compliance with grant agreements and program requirements.
• Analyze data and prepare detailed reports on program status, trends, accomplishments, and highlights.
• Prepare and finalize memos, correspondence, reports, and other program-related documentation.
• Conduct advanced research and writing in support of program development and improvement.
• Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, webinars, workshops, and community development events; prepare and deliver presentations as needed.
• Perform special projects and provide general program support, as assigned. The Senior Project Manager must have a driver's license to be able to travel within New York State to attend events, conferences and to conduct monitoring visits and provide technical assistance to Land Bank awardees. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience (preferably in housing, community services, real estate, or related fields; supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Substitutions:

four years of specialized experience or associate 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.

• Highly organized and self-motivated, with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated interest in the relationship between housing development and community revitalization.
• Knowledge of grant portfolio management, financial management, and leadership/management principles.
• Proven ability to design systems and solutions to address programmatic and operational challenges.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage complex projects and datasets.
• Professional experience using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft SharePoint, and advanced proficiency in Excel.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A RESUME

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This position is with HCR's Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). HTFC is a public benefit corporation. This is not a civil service position and does not require a civil service exam. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Ryan Kutey The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address ryan.kutey@hcr.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 38-40 State St The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12207 Instructions for potential applicants.

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