Qureos Mentor

New York Housing Trust Fund

<div>New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State&rsquo;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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Collaborating with legal, policy and program staff members to develop best practices and policies in furtherance of the HCR&rsquo;s mission;</li><li>Developing legislative and policy initiatives to develop and preserve affordable housing and further equitable access to housing;</li><li>Tracking, researching and analyzing federal, state and local policies and legislation to determine impact on HCR&rsquo;s work and mission;</li><li>Vetting policy and programmatic changes developed for compliance with legal standards and requirements;</li><li>Educating and training HCR staff and the public on changes in law and policy to further compliance; and</li><li>Assisting senior staff, as necessary, on all aspects of policy and legislative initiatives.</li></ul>
QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
Law degree, and at least 2 years in law practice;</li><li>
A housing and/or civil rights background is helpful;</li><li>
Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, outside attorneys and constituents</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure on a wide variety of projects in a given day</li><li>
Excellent oral communication and presentation skills</li><li>
Excellent analytical and legal writing skills</li></ul>
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE RESUME AND COVER LETTER</div>

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