Job Description
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s largest public housing authority, with an operating budget of $4.4 billion and over 12,000 employees who manage and maintain 274 Section 9 developments that house about 330,000 residents in over 161,000 apartments. NYCHA also operates the country’s largest Section 8 program, which provides rental assistance to about 200,000 additional people.
Reporting to the Compliance Monitoring Senior Manager, the Compliance Monitor and Reporting Specialist (“CMRS”) is responsible for identifying discrepancies between current NYCHA practices and governing regulations (City, State and Federal). CMRS will be responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating high risk areas across the Authority. CMRS will need to research relevant regulations that are applicable to the assigned project and develop monitoring plans in collaboration with the Business Unit and other members of the Compliance Department. CMRS will be expected to independently conduct research – at a property or at a desk – to complete investigations in a timely manner. CMRS will provide routine updates and be responsible for entering and manipulating data. Finally, CMRS will use data to present analysis and recommendations for improving NYCHA’s compliance with governing regulations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- May serve as a team member or team leader for On-Site and Desktop Monitoring.
- Recommend interim and final corrective actions for On-Site and Desktop Monitoring.
- Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and/or monitor programs providing important community and quality of life services.
- Prepare evaluation reports, perform analyses, and review program plans, funding, and performance.
- Provide technical assistance and training to subordinate staff in techniques of program implementation and management.
- Perform rigorous critical analysis on information that is collected in the field and/or desk investigations.
- Prepare updates, briefings, presentations, agendas, and materials for internal and external meetings and ad-hoc projects.
- Make recommendations on policies and procedures.
- Provide authoritative interpretation of complex problems.
Additional Information
1. Submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (max 4 pages, demonstrating your ability to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research and analysis) with your application.
2. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
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.
