<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 05/15/25</p> <p>Applications Due05/25/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID188145</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPYes</p> <p>AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of</p> <p>TitleHousing Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2</p> <p>Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers</p> <p>Salary Grade18</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 30%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 9 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? Yes</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address Bureau of Housing Services</p> <p>40 North Pearl Street</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12243</p> <p>Duties Description Essential duties include:</p> <ul> <li>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). </li><li>Review applications for funding opportunities and make funding recommendations. </li><li>Develop contracts and review and authorize payments. </li><li>Coordinate with other government partners and other divisions within OTDA, as necessary. </li><li>Coordinate and facilitate meetings. </li><li>Monitor grantees - conduct site visits, analyzing service delivery plans and review files. </li><li>Monitor HHAP buildings for health and safety and other physical plant compliance. </li><li>Prepare written reports summarizing results of monitoring. </li><li>Manage the State procurement process, including developing and distributing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and the subsequent proposal review using the Statewide Financial System (SFS), including the development of Negotiating contracts. </li><li>Provide guidance, technical assistance and training to grantees and/or potential grantees, and other stakeholders. </li><li>Provide assistance and guidance relative to the implementation of the Balance of State Continuum of Care, local district homeless services plans and Legislative Initiatives. </li><li>Assist in developing and implementing policies, rules, regulations, and procedures concerning the Balance of State Continuum of Care, local district homeless services plans and Legislative Initiatives. </li><li>Communicate with counterparts at the federal, state, and local level to identify opportunities for coordination of resources. </li><li>Analyze and implement research evidence-based practices and strategies. </li><li>Develop and issue any ADM or LCM to districts </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications For Trainee 1: A bachelor's degree or higher.</p> <p>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* including one or more of the following duties: Planning, financing or developing housing; community residences; or supported housing for the homeless and/or special needs populations; Developing or monitoring grant proposals and contracts with government agencies, not-for-profit organizations and foundations; Monitoring construction to ensure conformance to State and local building codes, and fire and safety regulations; Management of supported or low-income housing.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.</p> <ul> <li>" Housing programs" is defined as programs which finance or otherwise assist in the development and/or operation of permanent, transitional, or emergency housing, including licensed, certified, or otherwise regulated shelters. </li></ul> <p>For the Full Performance Level: A bachelor's degree or higher and one year of professional experience 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 and planning, development, financing, or administration of housing or housing programs* including one or more of the following duties: Planning, financing or developing housing; community residences; or supported housing for the homeless and/or special needs populations; Developing or monitoring grant proposals and contracts with government agencies, not-for-profit organizations and foundations; Monitoring construction to ensure conformance to State and local building codes, and fire and safety regulations; Management of supported or low income housing.</p> <p>AND</p> <p>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* in a government, not-for-profit, charitable, or faith-based organization.</p> <ul> <li>"Housing programs" is defined as programs which finance or otherwise assist in the development and/or operation of permanent, transitional, or emergency housing, including licensed, certified, or otherwise regulated shelters. </li></ul> <p>"Supported or low-income housing" is defined as permanent, transitional, or emergency residence or shelter for homeless and/or low-income households which are owned and/or operated by a government, not-for-profit, charitable, or faith-based organization.</p> <ul> <li>"Social services programs" is defined as programs that provide services to homeless, low income, special needs individuals, and/or families to assist them in achieving the greatest degree of independence possible. </li></ul> <p>NOTE: experience as a realtor or real estate agent is not qualifying.</p> <p>Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>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, the candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/.</p> <p>COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>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 https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.</p> <p>Additional Comments Full-time permanent or contingent permanent appointments will be made. These positions may require up to 30% travel. 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Salary for Trainee 1 starts at $53,764</p> <p>Salary for Trainee 2 starts at $59,994</p> <p>Remarks:</p> <ul> <li>Candidates should reference posting 25-093 when submitting your application. </li><li>If submitting electronically, please reference posting 25-093 as part of your subject line. </li><li>If you are interested in applying to this position, please visit how to apply for applicant instructions. </li></ul> <p>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. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color ("BIPOC"); LGBTQIA+ individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans.</p> <p>Interested applicants, please send an email with your resume to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #25-093. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Bureau of Human Resources</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax</p> <p>Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12243</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingTo 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put "Posting #25-093" in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.</p> <p>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 against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.</p>