Review Vacancy
AgencyHomes and Community Renewal
TitleDeputy Commissioner - Tenant Protection Unit
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $180000 to $180000 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and nine years of relevant experience.*
*Substitutions: four years of relevant experience or associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of relevant experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of
relevant experience.
The preferred candidate will have a law degree, 10 years of relevant experience and be admitted to NYS Bar.
When applying, please clearly outline how you meet the minimum qualificaitons as outlined above.
Duties Description 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.
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 on the Tenant Protection Unit (TPU):
TPU is a proactive law enforcement office within HCR. TPU preserves affordable rent regulated housing by detecting and curtailing patterns and practices of landlord fraud and harassment through audits, investigations, and legal actions. TPU also encourages compliance by informing tenants and owners of their rights and responsibilities under the rent regulation and other tenant protection laws.
Position Summary:
HCR is seeking a Deputy Commissioner who can advance TPU’s work and mission of protecting rent regulated tenants in New York State, ensuring that New York’s affordable housing stock is maintained and that all New Yorkers have a safe and decent place to call home. The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following attributes:
a deep understanding of the current state of the law concerning Rent Stabilization and the Emergency Tenant Protection Act, preferably including experience litigating cases involving landlords and tenants;
significant management experience;
strong legal analytical and writing skills;
comfort working with, interpreting, and explaining data;
empathy for the pressures facing tenants in New York State;
and a vision for how to ameliorate those pressures.
Duties include:
• Lead TPU by setting overall strategy, policy objectives, priorities, and mission.
• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of TPU, provide advice and guidance to staff and HCR leadership, interpret policies, and allocate resources.
• Supervise legal work, including by identifying suitable targets for investigation, developing litigation strategy, reviewing subpoenas and legal filings, second seating depositions, and overseeing settlements.
• Represent HCR and TPU in meetings with elected officials, government agencies, special interest groups, and the public.
• Prepare and administer an annual budget and staffing plan; monitor expenditures to ensure sufficient funds are available for TPU’s operation.
• Collaborate with HCR staff, including the Office of Rent Administration, the Office of Legal Affairs, and the Office of Research and Strategic Analysis, as well as other stakeholders, to develop and implement policies, standard operating procedures, training programs, and associated materials that continuously improve and streamline work processes and meet the needs of the public.
• Evaluate TPU policies, programs, and projects to ensure that the goals and mission of TPU are being advanced, and adjust priorities, policies, and resources as required.
• Direct TPU’s community outreach and press initiatives.
• Brief the HCR Commissioner on special issues and policy considerations and prepare research-based reports.
• Respond to requests from the Executive Chamber, the Commissioner’s Office, Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Press Office.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the Deputy Commissioner will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Please provide a current resume AND proof of a bachelor's or higher degree (either diploma or transcript indicating conferring of degree), if interested in this position. Please note: if your degree was issued outside of the US, you are required to submit proof of US equivalency at the time of application.
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. Please put the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address job.opportunities@hcr.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingPlease provide a current resume AND proof of a bachelor's or higher degree (either diploma or transcript indicating conferring of degree), if interested in this position. Please note the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email when applying.
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.