Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleDirector, Real Estate Development and Planning

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $100000 to $105000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 655 Third Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Job Specifics

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development and Planning, the Director, Real Estate Development and Planning will lead a diverse portfolio of statewide real estate development projects from planning and marketing through environmental review and public approvals, closing, disposition and construction. The Director will be an integral part of a small, dynamic team, responsible for managing intra- and interagency teams and consultants; negotiating with developers and other public and private partners; collaborating with elected officials and other community stakeholders; and analyzing project financing. Sense of humor is a plus!

WORK PERFORMED:
• Coordinate multidisciplinary ESD project teams tasked with planning, marketing and disposing of surplus and underutilized State properties that take into account market conditions, priorities of local communities, and competitive advantage of properties.
• Manage public and private parties involved in the planning, securing entitlements, economic analysis, and real estate transactions for large-scale housing, economic development, and open space projects throughout NYS. These parties may include landlords/landowners, developers, architects, urban planners, financial consultants, engineers, appraisers, title abstract companies, attorneys, environmental consultants, State and municipal agencies, and others.
• Interface with staff at NYS agencies as well as with local and county governments that partner with ESD on real estate projects.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree required; graduate degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, business, law, public policy or related field preferred.
Experience required: 5 years in at least one of the following fields: real estate, economic development, affordable housing, urban planning, public administration or in a related demanding analytic environment preferred.
Knowledge required: Strong quantitative skills and financial underwriting, Excel proficiency is preferred; strong demonstrated written and oral communications and presentation skills; ability to 'set up the problem', manage projects against tight timelines, and work well in teams; ability to look at the big picture and search for insightful, creative solutions; ability to prioritize among competing needs and opportunities; enterprising and resourceful, organized and results oriented; energetic, pro-active, collaborative and strategic; knowledge of New York State and/or general issues relevant to economic development.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.

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

How to Apply

Name Jane Martinez – HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

 

Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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