Grant Project Manager, CDBG

Position Summary

This position will support the NYS CDBG Economic Development program administered by OCR. Project Managers in OCR learn and support regulatory requirements and the administrative functions of the program areas while learning to oversee a portfolio of grant projects and provide technical support to applicants and awardees.

Duties

• Provide support in the administration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program’s housing and public infrastructure grants
• Carry out routine office activities such as answering and routing phone calls, copying, transcription, filing, data entry, handling incoming and outgoing e-mail, and mail, and other tasks as needed.
• Draft memos, correspondence, reports, manuals, presentations or other documents as needed.
• Provide database record keeping and reporting support.
• Understand and articulate program rules and regulations.
• Aid in providing and directing technical assistance to program grantees to ensure comprehension of program regulations, requirements, and the application and award processes.
• Aid in reviewing all Program-related applications and reports and assist with other grant administration correspondence.
• Aid in reviewing and processing all program-related payment requests and contracts.
• Track and monitor project portfolio through funding, development, and compliance phases.
• Attend, participate, conduct presentations and/or assist with preparation for community development meetings, conferences, webinars and workshops.
• Represent the Office of Community Renewal in community development meetings, conferences, and interagency working groups.
• Special projects and general Program-related support and assistance, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications and Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree* planning, economic development, public administration, business, or related field plus work experience in a professional office setting.
• Government, grants or project management experience a plus.
• Two (2) years of experience and/or interest in Housing, Economic and Community Development;
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Understanding of how to work effectively in and with diverse communities;
• Demonstrated experience performing administrative duties with speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with attention to detail and professionalism in all communications.
• Knowledge of Internet and ability to research and retrieve information.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills;
• self-motivated with ability to work under pressure, while prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Database management, database navigation experience.
• Experience with reporting software such as Crystal Reports, and PDF forms preferred
• Comprehensive experience with Microsoft Office. Specifically: Word Creating new documents, formatting, typing a full range of correspondence, reports, creating templates, proofreading for content, and editing using knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Excel Creating new spreadsheets, recording, arranging, organizing, and formatting data. This includes tracking and monitoring the status of project events or workflows in a detailed spreadsheet format. Ability to work in multiple worksheets, perform calculations, compose formulas and functions such as pivot tables is preferred.

*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.

Amount of Travel

Occasional travel varies throughout the year.

WHAT WE OFFER AT NYS HCR

• Extensive benefits package including paid leave, including excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits 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 (PSLF).

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)