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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/25/25

Applications Due11/25/25

Vacancy ID196327

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleAssistant Director, Special Initiatives – Capital Region

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $80000 to $90000 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 Rensselaer

Street Address 433 River Street

City Troy

StateNY

Zip Code12180

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:
Plan, manage, oversee and administer special initiatives focused on the Capital Region, including project development, financial performance, intergovernmental relations, and communications.

WORK PERFORMED:
· Design, gain approvals, obtain funding sources and overall project management for special initiatives and projects.
· Work with senior staff, program staff, contract staff, various agency specialists, consultants, Governor’s office and counsel to implement these initiatives.
· Ensure effective communication, coordination and integration of activities between divisions and departments of ESD, Capital Region Regional Economic Development Council, regional and local economic development agencies, other State, local and federal agencies, and other public and private sector stakeholders and organizations as needed.
· Manage external communications with other regional, state, private entities, including participation in work groups, boards, interagency negotiations, coordination, etc.
· Provide project administration, including budget and financial management.
· Review and coordinate approval with Governor’s office of materials including letters, briefings, brochures, reports, marketing material, website content, etc.
· Establish program goals and objectives and metrics for evaluation of program performance.
· Assist in the structure and negotiations of State involvement in awarding benefits related to these initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred.

Equivalent Experience required: 5 years relevant experience, including supervisory experience.

Knowledge required: Knowledge of business, economic development, planning and design, real estate finance, supervision and coordination of large-scale projects, public development programs and management.

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.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

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