Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleHousing Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-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

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 and review and authorize payments.
• Coordinate with other government partners and other divisions within OTDA, as necessary.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings.
• Monitor grantees - conduct site visits, analyzing service delivery plans and review files.
• Monitor HHAP buildings for health and safety and other physical plant compliance.
• Prepare written reports summarizing results of monitoring.
• Provide guidance, technical assistance and training to grantees and/or potential grantees, and other stakeholders.
• Statewide travel
• Other duties as assigned

• Provide guidance, technical assistance and training to grantees and/or potential grantees and other stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The position is in the Bureau of Housing and Support Services, within the Division of Housing and Refugees Services. The selected candidate(s) will serve as a program manager for the Community Engagement and/or Services Programs Units.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: These titles are part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

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 the Full Performance Level: Six years of experience assisting homeless, low income, 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: 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.

For Trainee 1: Four years of experience assisting homeless, low income, 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: 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.

For Trainee 2: Five years of experience assisting homeless, low income, 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: 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.

OR

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

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 possess a bachelor’s degree or higher. For appointment to the Housing Specialist 1, G-18, candidates must also meet the qualifications listed above. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/

OR
Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.

Additional Comments Conditions of Employment:

Full-time, permanent or contingent permanent appointments will be made. 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.

Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for these positions. 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.


Salary for Trainee 1 starts at $53,764
Salary for Trainee 2 starts at $59,994


Interested applicants, please send an email with your resume to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #26-042. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. In alignment with New York State’s Executive Orders 187 and 31, OTDA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering an inclusive workplace.

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

How to Apply

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

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.

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.

Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put "Posting #26-042" in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

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. If you require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.