FAR Administrative Support In The Administration & Internal Compliance Division (AIC)

FAR Administrative Support/Community Coordinator

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation (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.

The Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services (OENS) leads the agency's effort to work closely with other HPD divisions and outside community partners to identify buildings in distress, assess and develop appropriate strategies to address those properties and work closely with responsible owners to develop a plan to improve conditions and return buildings to firm financial footing and physical health. OENS uses enforcement tools within its Division of Code Enforcement, Housing Litigation Division, Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement, and the Division of Neighborhood Preservation to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

OENS is seeking a FAR Administrative Support/Community Coordinator. The responsibilities include providing overall support for the Field Audit Review (FAR) Unit by handling day-to-day logistics related to investigative audits as well as pre- and post-training tasks.

Under the general supervision of the FAR Director and Deputy Director in the Division of Administration and Internal Compliance (AIC) within OENS, the selected candidate's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Planning the training schedule and logistics for FAR Trainings, such as coordinating availability with the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), ordering training supplies, coordinating orders with the Print Shop, assembling training manuals and handouts, etc.
• Coordinating the pre-training tasks as well as handling administrative/personnel issues that arise during the trainings in a highly organized and timely manner
• Maintaining training files and records in an organized and accessible fashion, this includes saving and delivering timesheets and other forms collected during trainings (e.g., EPA Lead applications, HUD Visual Inspection training, Employee Info Forms, etc.)
• Collecting, analyzing, and distributing training records to training partners, including downloading data, updating complex tracking spreadsheets, scanning paper records, and ensuring the integrity of training data/records
• Working closely with OENS Personnel to maintain an accurate staff list for mandatory trainings such as Conflict of Interest Board, Department of Investigation, and other annual compliance trainings
• Providing support to FAR Investigations, for example, maintaining 7A Financial Reports in an organized manner for audit purposes, updating internal FAR tracking sheets based on monthly staff rosters, etc.
• Acting as primary point of contact for administrative functions related to the FAR Trainings and Investigations/Audits
• Assisting with meetings and calendar management
• Completing special projects and administrative responsibilities, as assigned

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of organization and autonomy in workload management, adept at independently prioritizing tasks and executing them efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills that allow for effective communications with agency senior management and staff.
• Strong computer skills (including expertise in MS Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and curiosity to learn more about housing safety procedures and processes.
• Ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including H-1B visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness:

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.

Residency Requirement:

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information:

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.