Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleHousing Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

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 Bureau of Housing Services

40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications NY Helps: 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, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 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 QUALIFICATIONS:

For Trainee 1: A bachelor's degree or higher.

For Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience in accounting, auditing and finance; administrative operations; budgeting; communications, marketing and public relations; corrections and criminal justice; economics, research and statistics; environment; health and human services; human resources and training; information technology; natural and physical sciences; service regulation and compliance; transportation.

Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

For the Full Performance Level: A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience assisting homeless, low-income, and/or special needs individuals or families in obtaining such benefits as housing, education, employment, shelter, counseling, or other supportive services and planning, development, financing, or administration of housing or housing programs.

Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

OR

55 B/C: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/

COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/

OR

Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.

Duties Description Essential duties include:

• Assist in development activities for the creation and preservation of emergency shelters, transitional facilities and permanent housing projects funded through the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP).

• Review applications for funding opportunities and make funding recommendations.

• Develop contracts, review, and authorize payments for HHAP or other Service programs.

• Coordinate with other government partners.

• Monitor grantees - conduct site visits, analyzing service delivery plans, and review files.

• Monitor HHAP buildings for health and safety and other physical plant compliance.

• Manage the State procurement process, including developing and distributing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and the subsequent proposal review using the Statewide Financial System (SFS), including the development of Negotiating contracts;

• Prepare written reports summarizing results of monitoring;

• Coordinate and facilitate meetings;

• Engage with other divisions within OTDA and other State agencies as necessary;

• Provide guidance, technical assistance and training to grantees and/or potential grantees, and other stakeholders;

• Statewide travel;

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Conditions of Employment:

Full-time permanent appointments will be made. This position may require up to 30% travel. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary for Trainee 1 starts at $49,363
Salary for Trainee 2 starts at $52,198

Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.

Remarks:

Interested candidates should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #24242SNY. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

NYS OTDA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”); LGBTQI+ individuals; women; disabled individuals; and military veterans.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance/Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 518-474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12 B

P. O. Box 1915

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.

Interested candidates should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #24242SNY. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.