Primary responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
Overseeing the development and implementation of the division's programs to meet the housing goals of the agency and City.
Managing staff implementing the division's financing programs and operations.
Overseeing coordination with multiple internal divisions as well as numerous outside lending and program partners.
Fielding and responding to inquiries, both internal and external, about division activities. As part of this effort, the Assistant Commissioner will be responsible for prioritizing potential issues and making sound recommendations to the Deputy Commissioner.
Ensuring cost-effectiveness in subsidy programs by leading efforts to implement finance and production protocols to ensure efficient use of public subsidies in combination with available incentives.
Fostering innovation in the creation of new financing models and deal structures to advance the goals of Housing New York and other policy priorities.
Contributing to the development, implementation, and tracking of strategic plans for the Office of Development and the Agency.
Contributing to the development, implementation, and tracking of affordable housing policy for the Office of Development and the Agency.
Other responsibilities and initiatives as may be required to ensure the success of the division, the Office of Development, and the Agency
Minimum Qualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time, satisfactory professional experience in planning, analysis, coordination and/or development of housing projects or programs; or
Graduate study from an accredited college or university in the field of urban studies, city planning, real estate development, public administration, public policy, finance, community organization, architecture, or urban design, may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 credits for one year.
However, all candidates must have at least a baccalaureate degree and one year of the experience described in "1" above.
Preferred skills:
Extensive knowledge of financial tools and theory as well as facility in the use and analysis of financial models
Ability to ma
Benefits
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Additional Information
About the Agency:
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and 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 Development (OOD) leads the agency's effort to create and preserve affordable housing in collaboration with other HPD offices as well as other city, state and federal agencies. The OOD is comprised of seven divisions that administer a range of programs. These divisions include New Construction Finance, Special Needs Housing, Building and Land Development Services (BLDS), Homeownership Opportunities and Preservation, Preservation Finance, Compliance and Enforcement and Housing Incentives.
HPD's Division of New Construction Finance (NCF) is part of the Office of Development which create affordable housing in New York City. NCF, in collaboration with other government partners, will create approximately 3,000 units of new housing each year for extremely low to middle income households.