Review Vacancy
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
TitleEconomic Development Program Specialist 1 (Agriculture) or Trainee (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $47925 to $63108 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.
NY HELPS Qualifications: a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Advanced Placement:
For Trainee 2:
Either: A bachelor's and one year of experience to deliver and administer programs and projects that provide technical assistance, business support services, economic development, and marketing and promotion guidance to individuals, companies and organizations in the food and agricultural industry;
OR 2: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
This will reduce the traineeship time by one year.
For Full Performance Level:
Either 1: A bachelor's and two years of experience to deliver and administer programs and projects that provide technical assistance, business support services, economic development, and marketing and promotion guidance to individuals, companies and organizations in the food and agricultural industry;
OR 2: a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Duties Description The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking two Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee 1s Agriculture to deliver and administer food and agricultural business development programs. This includes providing technical assistance and formulating economic development solutions for NYS food producers, processors, agri-businesses, buyers, and customers. These positions will also be responsible for administering food and agricultural product marketing and promotion programs, which includes business development, food and nutrition, and marketing and promotional programs. These positions are perfect for a self-driven candidate interested in applying agricultural business knowledge, training, and experience to provide agricultural economic development services to develop, promote, and market New York State (NYS) agricultural products and commodities!
Additional Comments NY HELPS Program:
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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 with all the same rights and privileges of 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.
Benefits:
This is a PEF-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays. This position also offers an opportunity for a part-time telecommuting schedule!
Salary:
The starting salary for the Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee 1 Agriculture is $47,925/ year, and the hiring salary for the PEF salary grade (SG) 13. This position requires the completion of a two-year traineeship. After successful completion of the first year of the traineeship, the appointee will advance without further examination to the Trainee 2 level SG-14 (starting salary of $50,678). Completion of the second year of the traineeship will result in permanent advancement to the Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture, SG-18 (starting salary of $63,108) without further examination. Candidates may be eligible for appointment directly to the Trainee 2 or full performance level. For more information, see Advanced Placement below.
The candidate appointed at the full title Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture, SG-18 level, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-18 job rate salary of $80,248/ year!
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, you must copy and paste the link below into your web browser. This link will lead you to our online employment application: https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/SubmitResume.action?clientId=8a7883d07a219b0d017a53a2e3bb0f9a&id=8a7887ac8df21484018e437176b31d9c&specialization=
Please upload your resume, transcript, and cover letter within this online application. The deadline to apply is April 3, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Sacco in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov
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