Coastal Infrastructure Recovery Liaison
New York State Homes & Community Renewal
Albany, New York
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Agency summary:
New York State Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and
development of affordable low-and moderate-income housing in New York State. HCR performs a number of
activities in fulfillment of this mission, including oversight and regulation of the State's public and publically
assisted rental housing; administration of the State's rent regulations and protection of rent regulated tenants; and
administration of housing development and community preservation programs, including State and Federal grants
and loans to housing developers to finance construction and renovation of affordable housing. New York State
Homes & Community Renewal assists and supports the state’s response and recovery to disasters to ensure the
affected communities and the entire region build back their areas smarter and stronger than ever.
Job summary:
Superstorm Sandy was the largest storm in New York’s recorded history. The State aspires to set the model for
future disaster recovery through staffing the right people on the Sandy Recovery Team. The Coastal Infrastructure
Recovery Liaison will have the unique opportunity to play a leading role in restoring the State’s coastal and natural
infrastructure and preparing it to better withstand future disasters.
Under the general direction of the Executive Director (ED), the Coastal Infrastructure Recovery Liaison will work
with the Governor’s Office, State and Federal agencies, and local governments to help manage the recovery of the
State’s coastal infrastructure, including beaches, dunes, sea walls, boardwalks, and natural infrastructure (oyster
reefs, wetlands, etc.). Duties include, but are not limited to:
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Coordinating with the Governor’s Office and State agencies to manage and develop processes to ensure ontrack progress of coastal infrastructure recovery and mitigation projects
Monitoring and regularly communicating the progress of coastal infrastructure recovery and mitigation to
the Recovery Team and State leadership
Advising and assisting the ED in handling ongoing issues related to coastal infrastructure recovery policies
and programs, including communications with governmental officials, members of the press, and members
of the public
Drafting policy statements and other documents related to coastal infrastructure recovery
Working with local officials to track and help trouble-shoot on coastal infrastructure recovery projects
Desired skills & experience…do you have what it takes?
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Bachelor’s degree in humanities or business field, preferably public policy with a focus on environmental
sciences or coastal infrastructure, or a related field, required.
Minimum of two years of related experience. Significant additional experience may be substituted for
bachelor degree requirement.
Candidate should be comfortable working in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment, taking on
leadership and proactively managing work streams.
The following skills will also be required:
 Project Management experience
 Analytics (e.g., Excel)
 Critical thinking
 Crisp verbal and written communications
 Consensus-building
 Performance management and tracking
Highly desired attributes
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Graduate degree in Environmental Sciences or Civil Engineering preferred.
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Entrepreneurial spirit, high performing, results driven professionals
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Ability to bring individuals from different agencies together, to complete a common task
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Ability to communicate in public and with high ranking government officials
What we offer:
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Exciting opportunity to be part of New York’s resurgence to greatness
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Extensive benefits package including paid leave, excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits
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Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals
TO APPLY, please send resume and cover letter to nyscareers@datrose.com
New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)