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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/18/25

Applications Due10/02/25

Vacancy ID198118

NY HELPYes

AgencyHomes and Community Renewal

TitleRent Examiner 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitRRSU - Rent Regulation Services Unit (DC-37)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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? No

County Queens

Street Address 92-31 Union Hall St

City Jamaica

StateNY

Zip Code11433

Duties Description Under supervision, and after receiving initial and ongoing training, the employee will be responsible for primarily one, but sometimes more than one of the following duties:

Case intake- assisting in the filing of closed cases sent by processing units, related labeling and box creation, related HUTS computer entries.

R3- Records retrieval-assisting in reviewing incoming requests from staff for case files, orders, rent control records, related searches in the file rooms and computer data bases, related data entry and communications to requesters, related distribution of records.

Disposal of records- assisting in the retrieval of files for disposal in accordance with retention schedules, related data base searches, data entries, physical review of files and orders, related communications, and work with the vendor to remove and destroy the files.

Scanning- assisting with the scanning of orders, reports and case files as directed, related computer entries.

As directed, photocopy files and related mailing.

Minimum 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.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of full-time clerical or paraprofessional experience in an office or organization which deals with housing, real estate, or property management related activities. Thirty semester credit hours of college study may substitute for the required experience.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be immediately reachable on the Civil Service list or eligible for transfer.

70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent or contingent permanent 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 https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/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 Comments *Please read the minimum qualifications carefully*
Minimum qualifications are set by Civil Service and MUST be met in order to be considered for appointment. When applying, please clearly show how you meet the minimum qualifications.

*Please send current resume if interested.

*Please provide the vacancy ID in the subject line when applying.

**PLEASE NOTE: If you are brand new to state service, you will start at the hiring rate of $42,641.

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://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax

Email Address job.opportunities@hcr.ny.gov

Address

Street 92-31 Union Hall St

City Jamaica

State NY

Zip Code 11433

 

Notes on ApplyingIt 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.


Please provide a current resume if interested in this position. Please note the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email when applying.

PLEASE NOTE: If new to State service, the starting salary is $42,641 plus $4,000 location pay.

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