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New York State Homes & Community Renewal · 2 months ago

Grant Project Manager, CDBG

Albany, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$67K/yr - $67K/yr

2+ years exp

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. The Grant Project Manager will support the NYS CDBG Economic Development program by overseeing grant projects, providing technical support to applicants, and ensuring compliance with program regulations.

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Responsibilities

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

Assist in providing and directing technical assistance to program grantees to ensure comprehension of program regulations, requirements, and the application and award processes

Assist with review of all Program-related applications and reports and assist with other grant administration correspondence

Assist with review and processing of 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

Qualification

Grant managementCommunity Development Block GrantDatabase managementMicrosoft OfficeReporting softwareAnalytical skillsTechnical assistanceOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in planning, economic development, public administration, business, or related field plus work experience in a professional office setting

Two (2) years of experience and/or interest in Housing, Economic and Community Development; Affinity toward technology

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

Comprehensive experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred

Experience with reporting software such as Crystal Reports, and PDF forms preferred

Experience using forms, table of contents, and advanced formatting features preferred

Ability to work in multiple worksheets, perform calculations, compose formulas and functions such as pivot tables is preferred

Benefits

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). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for an eligible employer.