Review Vacancy
AgencyHomes and Community Renewal
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually
Duties Description 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.
BACKGROUND
In July 2023, Governor Hochul signed Executive Order 30 creating the Pro-Housing Communities program ("PHC"), a new initiative to encourage cities, towns and villages throughout New York State to support housing growth in their communities. Currently, the program requires that an interested municipality take one of two paths in order to be certified as a Pro Housing Community by HCR in order to be eligible for specific State funding programs.
JOB SUMMARY
HCR seeks to grow the PHC program through the new Director position. The Director will take the lead in building out the program, expanding on lessons learned in the first two years and laying the groundwork for additional policy recommendations addressing the New York State housing crisis. The Director will be the public face of the program, representing the agency at conferences, public events, and one-on-one meetings with local officials throughout New York State. The role includes collaborating with HCR's regional directors and with our new Data Visualization and Policy Analyst to shape public materials, including the existing dashboard as well as future compilations of the zoning and housing data collected through the program.
The role will report to The Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and the Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff’s team serves as a multi-disciplinary team in the Commissioner’s office, managing public outreach and information, internal coordination between diverse teams, and addressing high profile issues as they arise. The Director will work with the new Pro-Housing Communities team as well as departments throughout the agency.
DUTIES
• Serve as the external point person of the Pro-Housing Communities program in public events, individual meetings with municipal representatives, and various other stakeholders
• Liaise with Governor’s office staff to provide updates and information about program status
• Prepare and maintain internal and external public materials related to the program, including presentations, fact sheets, web materials, talking points for Commissioner and senior staff remarks, etc.
• Develop proactive strategies to grow and improve the program, including but not limited to, developing technical assistance materials on successful tools for increasing housing supply in different contexts, examples of best practices within New York State and throughout the country, and providing opportunities for municipalities to share with each other
• Research and advise on housing supply policy issues overall, including overlap with land use, environmental issues, infrastructure needs, and political challenges
• Using existing and future data collected through the PHC program to further develop statewide map(s) and data analysis on permitting practices
• Expand technical assistance capabilities for the participants in the program
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 • Master’s degree in public administration, public policy, city/urban planning, real estate, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in a program or project management role or similar coordination experience.
*Minimum Qualifications substitution: A Ph.D. may substitute for two years of relevant experience
Preferred qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional programmatic teams.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex ideas for unfamiliar audiences.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to quickly and clearly synthesize information while showing an exceptional ability to use data to make decisions.
• Ability to work in a flexible, fast paced, mission driven environment.
• Must be a NY State resident or able to relocate to NYS.
Additional Comments Applicants must include a cover letter and resume for review. 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. 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 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.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address job.opportunities@hcr.ny.gov
Address
Street 38-40 State St, Hampton Plaza
Notes on ApplyingApplicants must include a cover letter and resume for review. 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. 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 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.
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.