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AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleSenior Project Manager, WNYRO

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $77000 to $83318 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Erie

Street Address 95 Perry Street

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Minimum Qualifications Education Level Required: bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts and sciences; master’s degree preferred in business, public administration, liberal arts, social sciences, urban planning or similar fields. Associate degree with 7 years direct relevant experience may substitute.
Relevant Experience required: A minimum of five (5) years of extensive experience in one or more of the following fields: economic development, government, planning, public administration, related business, not-for-profit area.
Knowledge Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational problem-solving, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, take initiative, and work independently. Familiarity with business, not-for-profit, and governmental agencies and general knowledge of New York State’s geography and economies. Strong attention to detail and independent follow through are highly important. Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Work; Database management.
ALTERNATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES: A minimum of 5 years satisfactory service in another (relevant) position with Empire State Development. Up to 2 years accredited post-secondary education, or service in the US. Military may be substituted for service at ESD.

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

BASIC FUNCTION:
Manage the administration of economic development incentives (grants and loans) from offer acceptance through funding disbursement for projects undertaken by businesses and organizations such as municipalities, and not-for-profits, and local economic development organizations.

WORK PERFORMED:
• General management of an extensive and complex portfolio of 80-100 active grants and loans, including review of applications, management of approval and funding process, compiling and reviewing information, negotiating terms, preparing directors approval documents and contracts including descriptive narratives, project presentations, and attending both on-and off-site meetings.
• Communicate with applicants and applicant reps, including telephone, email and paper correspondence.
• Monitor, prepare, and analyze Consolidated Funding Applications submitted to the Regional Office.
• Maintain an understanding and participate in the Regional Economic Development Council’s work and project review.
• Ensure that project information is accurate in the web-based project tracking database.
• Coordinate with internal contacts (Origination, Finance, Design and Construction, Contractor and Supplier Diversity, Legal) in the preparation of board of director’s approval materials, contracts, project status reports and other documents appropriate for the review/management of projects.
• Review requests for grants/loan disbursement including extensive desk audits of project costs, testing for eligibility and completeness, work with project attorneys for loan closings, and oversee grant disbursements.
• Respond to inquiries, address concerns, and explain ESD programs and services to companies, organizations, and regional stakeholders both solicited and unsolicited.
• Assume a variety of Department-wide responsibilities as assigned, such as writing briefing memos, preparing complex spreadsheets, reviewing, and improving processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing data and budget information.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director, and Senior Director of Special Projects.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.

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

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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