Personnel Review Analyst

About the Agency 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. Your Team and Impact Situated within the Office of Finance & Administration, the Division of Budget manages the agency’s $1+ billion operating budget, which is comprised of 15 funding streams from city, state, federal, and other categorical sources. The division’s staff advise and support HPD’s program managers and budget liaisons on matters pertaining to funding availability, grant compliance, cost savings initiatives, financial analysis, and program development. The Budget Expense Unit seeks a dynamic, resourceful, and organized Personnel Review Analyst to assist with managing the agency’s personnel review process. The Analyst will work closely with colleagues in the Budget Office, Office of Human Resources, and personnel liaisons within the agency’s program divisions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision. The Analyst will develop a strong working relationship with various parts of the Agency to understand guidelines and eligibility regulations and ensure program areas utilize available funding and headcount effectively. Role & Responsibilities Manage Personnel Action Requests and Backfill Action Requests and distribute them to the respective Budget Analyst for CDBG funding source eligibility review. Provide technical guidance to OENS on how best to utilize limited personnel resources to achieve HPD’s Housing goals and Housing Program initiatives. Ensure that Personnel Actions are in compliance with the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and HPD’s rules, regulations, and guidelines. Work with the Expense team to monitor CDBG spending levels for Personnel Services. Liaise with the Human Resources Department to coordinate processing of Personnel Service Requests. Assist in the continuous development and improvement of processes, continually looking for opportunities to streamline and improve internal procedures regarding the personnel review process. Handle special projects and assignments as requested by the Deputy Director or Senior staff. Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college. Strong database management skills with the ability to maintain multiple databases. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively set priorities. Strong ability to work creatively, thoughtfully, and productively with people from different backgrounds in a solution‑oriented, collaborative environment. Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint, and SharePoint). Minimum Qualifications 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; High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; 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. Additional Information 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 at Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Certain City Employees 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development