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Program Communication Analyst
Program Communication Analyst
- Agency: HOUSING PRESERVATION & DVLPMNT
- Job type: Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- Title Classification: No exam required
Department
Division of Tenant & Owner Res
Job Description
The NYC Department Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) promotes 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.
- We maintain building and resident safety and health
- We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability
- We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.
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.
Your Impact:
The Program Communication Analyst, with support and supervision, will be responsible for coordinating the development of a stakeholder advisory board which will represent key stakeholders, including participants and owners, in HPD’s Section 8 program; this will include soliciting input from leadership in Housing Access and consultants and drafting advisory board member responsibilities, meeting frequency and meeting agendas. The Analyst will be responsible for monitoring HUD’s funding opportunities and coordinating the development of grant applications, within HPD and with partnering agencies, within the required timeframe, and update HPD’s annual Public Housing Agency Plan for public review and submission to HUD. The Analyst will play a key role in drafting and coordinating revisions to program participants recertification package in response to changes in federal regulations. Finally, the Analyst will coordinate development of staff and owner newsletters, and review and revise program forms and notices for clarity, accessibility and transparency as part of Housing Access’ streamlining efforts to improve the staff, client and owner experience. The selected candidate will work with the Policy team to develop training material and presentation to implement policy and procedure changes that result from audits and policy changes that affect program operations, as well as handling special projects as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Skills
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) - Strong analytical and research skills - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Ability to translate analyses into written products - A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of full-time, satisfactory professional experience in development, appraisal, financing, negotiation, or disposition of real estate, or in real estate law, or in urban planning or analytical or coordination work relating to housing programs, or a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above or education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. Graduate study in the field of urban studies, city planning, business or public administration, finance, architecture, engineering or other related fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 credits equaling one year of experience. Graduation from an accredited law school may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have at least two years of experience as described above. Graduate degree preferred. Apply Online at CityJobs.nyc.gov
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Skills
- \tExcellent communication skills (both written and oral)\n-\tStrong analytical and research skills\n-\tStrong organizational skills and attention to detail\n-\tKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite\n-\tAbility to work independently and as part of a team\n-\tAbility to translate analyses into written products \n-\tA baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of full-time, satisfactory professional experience in development, appraisal, financing, negotiation, or disposition of real estate, or in real estate law, or in urban planning or analytical or coordination work relating to housing programs, or a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above or education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. Graduate study in the field of urban studies, city planning, business or public administration, finance, architecture, engineering or other related fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 credits equaling one year of experience. Graduation from an accredited law school may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have at least two years of experience as described above. Graduate degree preferred.\n\nApply Online at CityJobs.nyc.gov
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
Job ID
625127
Title code
56058
Civil service title
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Program Communication Analyst
Posted until
2024-03-29
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Number of positions
1
Work location
100 Gold Street
- Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs