Special Projects Coordinator

The New York City Housing Authority seeks a Special Projects Manager for the Public Housing Tenancy Operations Department. This position reports to the Vice President and will work closely with PHTO leadership, staff and other departments on Authority and PHTO priorities.

The Special Projects Coordinator is a new, advisory position that functions under general direction, with considerable latitude for independent initiative and judgment. It is primarily focused on building infrastructure (policy, procedure, systems, etc.) for conversion and tenancy administration functions related to developments participating in the new Trust partnership (the Trust is a new government agency that partners with NYCHA to convert elected developments from public housing to Section 8, leading to renovations, repairs, and modernization while retaining NYCHA property management). The position will also support other unit functions related to PACT conversions and Mixed Finance Oversight, which helps guide NYCHA properties with a mix of Section 8, Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Public Housing funding.

This is a critical position on a dynamic team that prioritizes excellent communication skills, process-orientation and collaboration. Great organization, detail-orientation and ability to drive multiple projects independently and within deadline are a must.

Responsibilities include:

- Coordinate complex technical research and analyses related to developing the agency's policies, programs, and projects.
- Coordinate development and implementation of operating procedures and document process workflows for new and existing functions.
- Represent the department at meetings; liaise with Offices of the CEO and COO, Property Management, Real Estate, Leased Housing, Law, the Trust, and other internal and external partners.
- Support and help drive organizational change, especially related to new Trust functions; help ensure all PHTO teams work towards unit priorities and goals.
- Support implementation of new technology systems, especially for new Trust-related functions.
- Develop and manage reports; coordinate reporting processes.
- Assist in general unit and department administration; coordinate ongoing and/or discreet project work related to training, human resources, budget, IT, procurement, emergency management,
etc.
- Manage special projects.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory, full time experience in the following: management of residential, commercial, industrial, or waterfront properties, including both renting and operating; or site management; or tenant relocation activities in connection with housing or other reconstruction/rehabilitation projects; or
3. A satisfactory combination of Education and/or Experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

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.