Program Research Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Duties Description The incumbent will assist higher-level staff in the unit, including data collection, producing, reviewing and data analysis of owner submissions for the annual ETPA on-line survey for the counties of Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester. Provide support to owners for the annual ETPA on-line survey, using all means of communication (i.e. electronic/online, telephone or in-person); assist with the production of Explanatory Statements and Income and Expense tables to the ETPA Guidelines Boards; assist with the data collection and production of Operational Bulletins, NYC Maximum Base Rent (MBR) Program Standard Adjustment Factor (SAF) application; perform work in support of the annual ETPA Billing Program for all municipalities in the current 5 ETPA counties, and any future ETPA counties; includes producing reports, quarterly spreadsheet reports for the unit, as well as quarterly reports to the NYS Comptroller’s office; respond to requests for unit count adjustments from the municipalities treasurers’ offices on behalf of the unit’s Assistant Commissioner, and other higher-level staff; communicate with numerous treasurers’ offices staff, via e-mail and telephone, or in-person. The candidate must be able to provide advice and actively participate in all phases of data collection, data analysis studies, and production mentioned above. Additionally, the candidate must be able to communicate and represent HCR with the public via all means of communication (i.e. electronic, telephone, in-person). Additional work involves preparing tables, graphs, and written reports in conjunction with higher-level staff; updating spreadsheets on an annual basis for the unit’s ETPA guidelines activities; assisting in production of annual and periodic updates of agency operational bulletins; performing descriptive and multivariate analyses of data, utilizing computer software. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded the same rights and privileges as competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Program Research Specialist 1 (SG18) PROGRAM RESEARCH SPECIALIST 1 (SG18/ $66,951 - $85,138): Either: A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods, or statistics and two years of professional research experience performing the collection, manipulation, and evaluation of quantitative data directed toward review, analysis, and presentation related to program operations. A master's degree or higher including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods, or statistics and one year of professional research experience performing the collection, manipulation, and evaluation of quantitative data directed toward review, analysis, and presentation related to program operations. For the purposes of this examination qualifying mathematics courses will include actuarial science, finance, and mathematics. Program Research Specialist Trainee 1 (SG14/16/18) PROGRAM RESEARCH SPECIALIST TRAINEE 1 (SG14/16/18 $56,506-$66,951): A bachelor’s degree or higher including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, or data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods, or statistics. Competitive Minimum Qualifications Must be reachable on the New York State Civil Service eligible list. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency and extensive experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word; working knowledge of statistical software or related software; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work well in a team-based environment. For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal