Date Posted:

07/17/26

Applications Due:

08/01/26

Vacancy ID:

220174 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyHomes and Community Renewal TitleHousing and Community Renewal Specialist Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary GradeNS Bargaining UnitPS&T

• Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassCompetitive Class Travel Percentage5% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.

5 Workday From9 AM To5 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

Yes Location CountyOnondaga Street Address620 West Erie Blvd Suite 312 CitySyracuse StateNY Zip Code13204 Job Specifics Duties Description

• Manage multi-family affordable housing projects caseload, as assigned, 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 the development of projects.
• Facilitating communication with other governmental agencies, financial institutions and others involved.
• Evaluate project financing and operating budgets (underwriting) of multi-family affordable housing projects in accordance with the financing source requirements and agency policy.
• Review and evaluate applications for funding as assigned; provide analyses and recommendations of proposed projects.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on project status, as requested by supervisors and agency senior staff.
• Perform site visits for proposed projects and for projects currently under construction, if necessary.
• 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 ://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny/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 CommentsPlease 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://cs.ny/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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHR Telephone Fax Email Addressjob.opportunities@hcr.ny Address Street38-40 State St, Hampton Plaza CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12207 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 in the non-competitive minimum qualifications section. 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. 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. If you are new to the state, your starting salary will be $53,764.