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POSSIBLE HYBRID WORKPLACE OPPORTUNITIY

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.

This position is on HCR's Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). HTFC is a public benefit corporation, and a Civil Service exam is not required for this position. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered. 

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.

Position Summary: The Senior Project Manager for Small and Mid-Size Development will play a key role in implementing programs that support the creation and preservation of affordable housing across New York State. The position is an opportunity to build upon previous experience with housing finance and project underwriting to employ innovative solutions to complex housing and community development challenges.

Duties: Under the general direction of Senior Staff, including the AVP of Small and Mid-Size Development, the Senior Project Manager participates in the review, analysis, and administration of loans and grants for affordable housing projects.

• Underwrite loans using both state and federal sources, including detailed pro forma development and analysis of due diligence items. 
• Manage portfolio of affordable housing development projects through all of the funding and development phases, including evaluating applications, preparing award correspondence and agreements, coordinating funding-related project submissions (e.g., environmental, legal, design, fair housing, etc.), serving as program lead during construction closings and conversions, processing payment requests, and providing technical assistance to eligible program applicants and awardees to ensure comprehension of and compliance with program regulations, requirements, and processes.
• Understand and articulate program rules and regulations.

• Draft memos, correspondence, reports, manuals, presentations, or other documents as needed.

• Help develop Requests for Proposals and Applications for grant funding
• Collaborate with government and non-profit partners to deliver effective revitalization strategies.

• Attend, participate, conduct presentations and/or assist with preparation for meetings, conferences, webinars and workshops.
• Special projects and general Program-related support, as needed.

This position requires occasional travel. Amount of travel varies throughout the year. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree* in humanities, public policy, urban planning or business field plus at 3-5 years of  work  experience preferred in a real estate finance position, including underwriting and project management.  
• Affinity toward technology and ability to research and retrieve information;
• Understanding of how to work effectively in and with diverse communities;
• Demonstrated experience working independently and exercising good judgment without constant supervision;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with attention to detail and professionalism in all  
• communications;
• Well organized and self-motivated with ability to work under pressure, while prioritizing and managing multiple   
• tasks and projects;
• Comprehensive experience with Microsoft Office. Specifically: Word and Excel

*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.  

Instructions for Applicants:

Applicants must include a cover letter and resume for review. Resumes not accompanied by a cover letter will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered. Applicant must describe in a cover letter how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, and how the work experienced outlined in the accompanying resume relates to the available position. Applicants are also encouraged to use the cover letter as an opportunity to identify specific skills, including knowledge of software or database systems that may be useful for this position.

WHAT WE OFFER AT NYS HCR: 

• Extensive benefits package including paid leave, including excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits with the New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System.
• Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals
• Work life balance benefits including a 37.5 hour work week and paid time off benefits including, vacation, sick, personal days, and Federal Holidays
• Opportunity for compressed scheduling
• 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. 

ABOUT NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL: 
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, construction. 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. 

     New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)