NYC 15/15 Project Manager for the Division of Program Policy & Innovation

About HPD:

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to promote quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.
HPD is entrusted with fulfilling these objectives through the goals and strategies of Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness, Mayor Adams’ comprehensive housing framework. HPD is committed to reducing administrative and regulatory barriers and make investments to tackle New York City’s complex housing crisis, by addressing homelessness and housing instability, promoting economic stability and mobility, increasing homeownership opportunities, improving health and safety, and increasing opportunities for equitable growth
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Your Team:

The Office of Housing Access and Stability (Housing Access) administers the fifth largest Section 8 program in the nation, serving approximately 40,000 households. The federal Section 8 rent subsidy program funded and monitored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the primary rental subsidy program administered by HPD, which also administers several other rent subsidy programs such as the Shelter Plus Care and Moderate Rehab Programs. Under the supervision of the Director of Policy and Stakeholder Engagement in the Division of Program Policy and Innovation the selected candidate will be responsible for developing and overseeing a stakeholder advisory board for the Section 8 program, writing grant applications, editing public facing forms and drafting operational and policy training materials for staff.

The Division of Program Policy and Innovation (DPPI) will provide support across the Office of Housing Access and Stability (HAS) to coordinate policy development and analysis, support implementation of new rules and regulations, monitor program integrity and compliance, manage the selection of contracts for project-based rental assistance and improve outcomes for program participants beyond affordable housing. Risk Management Specialists in the Regulatory Compliance Unit will ensure federal and local rules are successfully implemented and where possible remediation opportunity is provided to those who fail to meet requirements.

Your Impact:

Under the supervision of the Director of Policy and Regulatory Compliance in DTR, the selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating the NYC 15/15 contract management process. This includes managing and following up on contract maintenance, including coordination with owners and property managers and working closely with other HPD divisions and DTR units to assure that HPD is complying with contract requirements. The NYC 15/15 Project Manager will produce related reports, spreadsheets, analysis and technical experience.

Your Role:

- Develop and maintain the NYC 15/15 rental subsidy contracting spreadsheet to ensure that contracts are processed accurately and within specified timeframes.
- Coordinate with other units within HPD and with property owners and managers and respond to questions related to rental assistance contract management.
- Process contracts and contract amendments in a timely manner and ensure contract compliance with city requirements.
- Ensure timely collection of required contract components.
- Coordinate the Divisional response in selection of projections under the NYC 15/15 competitive process.
- Assist in other project-based program-related tasks as needed.
- Engage in special projects as directed.
- Coordinate and prepare for internal and external meetings and follow-up.
- Keep the Director informed of any special situations that may arise and request guidance as needed.

Preferred skills:

- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time, satisfactory professional experience in planning, analysis, coordination and/or development of housing projects or programs, or Graduate study from an accredited college in the field of urban studies, city planning, real estate development, public administration, public policy, finance, community organization, architecture, or urban design, may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 credits for one year. However, all candidates must have at least a baccalaureate degree and one year of the experience described in "1" above
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Sec 8 or other rental subsidy experience a plus

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.