Assistant Commissioner Jobs

New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal

JOB OPPORTUNITY POSTING NOTICE

NOTICE NO. 08-2023 STARTING DATE: IMMEDIATELY

POSTING DATE: 03/20/2023

TITLE & GRADE: Assistant Commissioner / SG-600

NUMBER OF VACANCIES TO BE FILLED: 1

NEGOTIATING UNIT: M/C STATUS: PERM DURATION: Full Time

LOCATION & UNIT: 641 Lexington Ave./ Office of Housing Preservation – Weatherization

SUPERVISOR: Samantha Pearce

The Assistant Commissioner of Weatherization Services will oversee various Federal and State funded programs that deploy New York State’s Weatherization Assistance Program, Stimulus Weatherization programs, and health and safety programs. The Assistant Commissioner will be responsible for ensuring the successful deployment of the Weatherization program including (1) ensuring annual budget allocations are fully expended timely, (2) complying with Federal and program policy, and (3) overseeing a staff of 35+ and a Subgrantee network of 40+. The Assistant Commissioner will report to the VP of Sustainability. The Assistant Commissioner will coordinate with the VP of Sustainability to ensure the Weatherization programs contributes to New York State’s decarbonization and 2 million climate friendly homes goals, working collaboratively to achieve these goals through the Weatherization services provided through WAP. Other job responsibilities include:

• Directly supervising at least three (3) managers including weekly supervision, distribution of program tasks, setting priorities, and assisting in staff development.
• Representing NYS HCR at events related to carbon reduction and Weatherization services
• Advancing the Weatherization Program to align with NYS goals of carbon reduction.
• Staying up to date on new federal rules, regulations, and opportunities related to the Weatherization program.
• Collaborating with other programs within HCR to leverage Weatherization with our Section 8 programs and other preservation tools.
• Completing Federal reporting requirements for DOE, HHS LIHEAP and other source funding requirements
• Staying up to date on relevant decarbonization and weatherization technology in single family and multifamily homes
• Overseeing the hiring and training of new staff being brought on board as we grow our team to deploy the additional federal funding.
• Managing procurement and contract negotiation as required to successfully deploy all Weatherization programs
• Managing the Weatherization budget, which includes multiple sources (such as Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program and U.S. Health and Human Services Low Income Heating Assistance Program) with various expenditure deadlines
• Provide no less than quarterly programmatic updates to the PAC network, Coordinate with PAC members to receive direct feedback on programmatic changes, operations, or other.
• Developing new programs as needed that support Weatherization, and electrification readiness, through the Subgrantee network established under the Weatherization Assistance Program.
• Reporting monthly on production including but not limited to cost, funding expenditures, energy reduction, and unit count to various internal stakeholders
• Coordinating with various state agencies (such as NYSERDA and OTDA) as needed to deploy Weatherization services successfully

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and an employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience, and a minimum of at least seven years of experience working in a professional office setting, managing a team of at least ten people, and overseeing a program budget successfully. The ideal candidate will have experience working within or participating with the Weatherization Assistance Program services, network, and/or federal policies related to Weatherization.

Education and professional experience in urban planning, real estate development, sustainability policy, environmental justice, resilience policy, affordable housing development, Architecture/Engineering or sustainable development strongly preferred.

Essential Skills

• An understanding, and familiarity with the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals, specifically related to Housing and Disadvantaged Communities
• Experience supervising a team of at least ten people, or direct hired consulting firms
• Can work independently on assigned tasks with some support
• An understanding of decarbonization strategies in Housing
• Experience drafting reports, internal and external memos, and white papers
• An understanding or experience with the DOE Federal Weatherization Assistance Program
• Familiarity with regulated affordable housing, either with design or implementation, financing, or development.
• Experience with federal programs, compliance and grants management
• Experience in program management including managing a team, reporting, and budget management
• Experience working with networks of nonprofits or other locally based organizations

Candidates Must Possess The Following Qualities And Strengths

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with an attention to detail and professionalism in all communications with staff and the public.
• Strong collaboration skills, working with various interested parties to deliver one service/program
• Leadership experience, ability to lead and manage a team of at least 20 people
• Work effectively in and with diverse communities.
• Ability to work with an in-house database and coordinate advancements as needed
• Familiarity with 10 CFR part 440
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage various project during the same time period

Please provide a current resume if interested in this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED TO DISABLED CANDIDATES UPON REQUEST.