Director of Programs (Assnt Commr)

Job Description

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) fosters the creation and preservation of high-quality affordable housing, while working strategically to revitalize neighborhoods and communities throughout the Empire 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.

In October 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the creation of the permanent Office of Resilient Homes and Communities (RHC), which assumed the New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s (GOSR) portfolio of disaster recovery projects. GOSR had been established as a temporary agency in 2013 to coordinate statewide recovery efforts for Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and Tropical Storm Lee. GOSR administered approximately $4.4 billion in flexible funding made available by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program to concentrate aid to four main areas —Housing Recovery, Small Business, Community Reconstruction and Infrastructure.

RHC now serves as the lead principal office responsible for the administration of New York State’s multiple CDBG-DR awards. RHC operates within the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) and the Homeownership and Community Development (HOCD) unit, which consists of the State of New York Mortgage Agency, the Affordable Housing Corporation, the Office of Community Renewal, the Office of Special Initiatives and RHC.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Programs (Asst Commr) is a senior level position, reporting to the Chief of Staff of RHC and responsible for assisting in the management of its portfolio of CDBG-DR grants and other State and Federal flood recovery and resiliency programs. The Director of Programs (Assnt Commr) will supervise Directors of multiple programs and work to ensure their teams are effectively managing projects. The Assistant Commissioner will also act as a liaison with external stakeholders in the development and/or implementation of new or existing RHC programs.

Other responsibilities include: timely preparation and submission of budgets, management of vendors and sub-recipients performing program administration, review and representation of program materials made to the HTFC Board of Directors, and representing RHC at public events, at the request of the Deputy Commissioner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree in City Planning, Public Policy or related field.

8+ years’ relevant experience.

JD or Master's degree may be substituted for 1 years of experience.

Proven track record of expertise in government administration, affordable housing, community and/or economic development.

Excellent analytical, organization, management and communication skills essential.

Positive, pragmatic approach to problem resolution.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to be part of a team.

** 4 years of specialized experience or Associate’s degree and two years of experience may substitute for Bachelors Degree

**PH.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employee will also perform reasonable related business duties as assigned.

What we offer:

Exciting opportunity to be part of New York’s resurgence to greatness;

Extensive benefits package including paid leave, excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits;

Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals.