Compliance Specialist at New York Housing Trust Fund

Albany, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Compliance, MWBE Utilization, SDVOB Utilization, Technical Assistance, Data Analysis, Reporting, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Office 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro, New York State Contract System

Industry

Government Administration

Description

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. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Monitor contract compliance for Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) utilization on construction related funding awards and grants, including the following: * Updating contract logs to monitor various construction portfolios * Verifying MWBE and SDVOB utilization plans * Creating digital files for contracts to be maintained on SharePoint * Sending quarterly notices to internal and external stakeholders * Providing technical assistance to vendors and/or funding recipients * Compiling, analyzing, and reporting expenditure data * Issuing non-compliance notices * Creating and maintaining internal trackers for all contracts * Manage Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reporting for assigned contracts * Participate on internal engagement committees and attend assigned events statewide * Demonstrate proficiency in Office 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and the New York State Contract System WHO YOU ARE: * Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience * 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. * Ability to establish effective working relationships * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Strong analytical and organizational skills. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned. WHAT WE OFFER AT NYS HCR: * Extensive benefits package including paid leave, including excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits [https://www.osc.state.ny.us/retirement] 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 [https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service] (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 [https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-repayment-plans] and while working full-time for an eligible [https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-employment] 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)

Responsibilities

The Compliance Specialist will monitor contract compliance for MWBE and SDVOB utilization on construction-related funding awards and grants. Responsibilities include updating contract logs, verifying utilization plans, providing technical assistance, and managing EEO reporting.