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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/01/15

Applications Due10/15/15

Vacancy ID23974

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleEconomic Development Program Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66375 to $83954 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rensselaer

Street Address 433 River St.

City Troy

StateNY

Zip Code12180

Minimum Qualifications Open to permanent Economic Development Program Specialist 2 incumbents, or reachable on the Economic Development Program Specialist 2 eligible list.

Duties Description Responsibilities: Incumbent will assist with the origination and regional management of projects, the development and implementation of goals set by the Capital Region Economic Development Council, while promoting regional economic growth.

Duties include:
• Works as part of a project team
• Assist applicants with project development
• Conduct project analysis and review
• Review applications, including CFAs, submitted to ESD for assistance; evaluate for eligibility, ranking and recommendation.
• Correspond with applicants as needed to perform project reviews
• Assist in the preparation of Incentive Proposals, which includes working closely with businesses/organizations
• Prepare customized reports for evaluation and tracking of awarded projects
• Assist in the preparation of directors materials, letters, memorandums, project status reports and other documents appropriate for the review/management of projects
• Insure project compliance with regulatory requirements and schedule and hold public hearings.
• Assist in the coordination CREDC meetings and related activities
• Provide support to the CREDC work groups
• Respond to inquiries from small businesses, MWBEs, start-ups and other businesses that come to the CRO
• Represent ESD at public hearings for project presentation and other functions as necessary
• Assist the Regional Director, other staff of the CRO and the CREDC as necessary

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Deb Smith

Telephone

Fax 518/292-5852

Email Address DED-HR@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12245

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter and resume if interested. Be sure to indicate Vacancy ID # in your application.

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