Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/11/19
Applications Due: 04/25/19
Vacancy ID: 67060
Position Information
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 $73284 to $92693 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address 625 Broadway
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12245
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Open to current NYS employees with one year of service in an Economic Development Program Specialist 2 position and to those reachable on the Economic Development Program Specialist 2 eligible list. No need to apply if on this list, we are canvassing all list candidates.
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Economic Development Program Administrator 3, the incumbent in this Economic Development Program Specialist 2 (EDPS2) position will serve as an industry director in the Strategic Business division and shall be responsible for three industry clusters: distribution, agribusiness, and homeland/cyber security.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Serve as Project Originator for the Strategic Business unit
• Identify/Assist/Attract business in the clean-technology and clean, renewable energy sectors
• Locate suitable sites/infrastructure for project development
• Organize and participate on site visits, in coordination with local developers
• Assess state and local incentives for business attraction/retention
• Prepare incentive proposals (IPs) for agency-approved projects
• Prepare press releases and reports in relation to agency-approved projects
• Serve as the division’s industry sector expert
• Maintain a deep understanding of the industry/industries for which the incumbent will be supporting; particularly distribution and transportation equipment
• Network and develop relationships within the industry, and identify business opportunities
• Recommend strategies and/or policies for business attraction/retention in NYS
• In correlation with the Economic Development Program Administrator 3, serve as the key account manager to strategic, NY-based businesses
• Identify NY-based businesses’ circumstances and its related needs
• Serve as the point of contact for agency’s clients and assist as necessary
• Address requests from the Economic Development Program Administrator 3 and/or the Executive Chamber
• Prepare/Submit biweekly progress summaries
• Participate during staff meetings
• Mentor junior staff
Additional Comments Salary Range: $73,284 - $92,693
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Kaitlyn McCann
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 ApplyingIf interested in this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to the e-mail address above by April 25, 2019. Be sure to indicate the position title, vacancy ID#, and location you are applying for, and specify how you meet the minimum qualifications in your cover letter.
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