POSSIBLE HYBRID WORKPLACE OPPORTUNITYNew 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.
This position is with HCR's
Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). This is not a civil service position and does not require a civil service exam. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Advises Program and Executive staff on engagement with New York State elected officials and stakeholders for new initiatives and programs.
- Prepares briefing materials for use by the Commissioner in meetings with elected officials, housing advocacy groups and interested citizens.
- Attends various affordable housing-related events with partners and stakeholders. Represents HCR at events as required.
- Coordinates meetings and events with key members of New York State government and stakeholders.
- Responds to inquiries from legislators and legislative staff for information and assistance on housing-related issues.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on proposed legislation, regulations, and policy initiatives at the state level that could impact the organization. Develop and advocate for positions on these issues.
- Create and execute strategies to advance the organization's interests with New York State government agencies, elected officials, and relevant stakeholders.
WHO YOU ARE: - Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
- Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor's degree; J.D. or master's degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A RESUME WHAT WE OFFER AT NYS HCR: - Extensive benefits package including participation in New York State's Health Insurance Program and New York State & Local Employees' Retirement System.
- Promotional opportunities for dedicated professionals.
- Work-life balance benefits including a 37.5-hour work week, opportunity for compressed scheduling, and paid time off benefits (vacation, sick, personal days, and federal holidays).
- 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
- Paid Family Leave.
- As a New York State employee, you may qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for an eligible employer.
