Housing Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2

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.

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 or higher and one year of professional experience in a position with responsibility for the planning, development, financing, or administration of housing or housing programs

OR

A bachelor's degree or higher and one year of professional experience in a position of responsibility for assisting homeless, low income, and / or special needs individuals or families in obtaining such benefits as housing, education, employment, shelter, counseling, or other supportive service. This experience must be gained through one or a combination of the following duties : Provision of services through direct client contact; Administration and implementation of social services program in a government, not-for-profit, charitable, or faith-based organization.

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 or higher and one year of professional experience in a position with responsibility for the planning, development, financing, or administration of housing or housing program

AND

An additional one year of professional experience in a position of responsibility for 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. This experience must be gained through one or a combination of the following duties : Provision of services through direct client contact; Administration and implementation of social services programs

NOTE : experience as a realtor or real estate agent is not qualifying.

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 :

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

OR

Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.

Additional Comments A full-time, contingent permanent appointment 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 #25-184. 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.

Name Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone

Fax

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

Notes on Applying To 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 #25-184" 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.