VP, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase home ownership throughout New York State.

A Civil Service exam is not required for this position. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.

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.

• Provides supervisory oversight of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, which includes staff on the state-side DHCR and Public Benefit Corporations.
• Advises Program and Executive staff on engagement with federal, state, and local government for new initiatives and programs.
• Provides updates on all elected official contacts, issues, and subsequent resolutions.
• Coordinates development of Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) legislative program and program implementation, including the development of legislative initiatives, reviewing, evaluating, and coordinating the submission of initiatives by program areas.
• Prepares briefing materials for use by the Commissioner in meetings with elected officials, housing advocacy groups and interested citizens.
• Represents the Agency at various Governor’s events.
• Coordinates meetings and events for Commissioner with key members of the Legislature and local governments.
• Responds to inquiries from legislators, legislative staff and constituents for information and assistance on housing related issues.
• Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of organizational units; provide advice and guidance, interpret policies, clarify and rank program goals.
• Establishes effective systems and procedures consistent with the philosophy of continuous improvement in work process and service to the public.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field.
• 1–7 years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in government, politics, campaigns, or public policy.
• Proven ability to build, maintain, and manage partnerships with federal, state, and local officials, as well as stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication, public speaking, and the ability to articulate complex policy to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process at local, state, and federal levels and a deep understanding of how to track, analyze, and influence legislation at local, state, or federal levels.