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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/09/19

Applications Due05/09/19

Vacancy ID66950

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleSpecial Assistant to the Chief of Staff (REF# SJ043)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $59200 to $74000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 633 Third Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Relevant experience required: 2+ years of relevant experience, government experience preferred.
Knowledge required: Ability to work successfully with leadership, public officials and as part of a project team. Excellent Communication Skills – oral and written & in exercising judgement. Competency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) plus Database.

Duties Description Basic Function: Assist Chief of Staff (COS) with project functions and day-to-day management of operations.

Work Performed:
• Perform and manage a range of projects at the direction of the Chief of Staff.
• Work closely with the management of COS’ schedule with function oversight for COS’ calendar and travel.
• Prepare materials and follow up for ongoing activities such as Leadership Meetings, President & CEO Meetings, Meetings with Governor’s Office Staff and ESD Board Prep.
• Provide daily updated project status reports.
• Maintain “master” database of related State Leadership, RDs, REDCs, RO Staff.
• Ongoing coordination with Regional Offices and Regional Directors, with follow up on critical issues.
• Perform database searches to create computerized reports, as directed.
• Participate and coordinate reporting into the Executive Chamber.
• Assist with Regional Council Operation, as needed. This can include: organization of council meetings, work group meetings, scoring and review of CFA, Transformative and Recharge NY projects; and maintaining project timelines to ensure reviews and scoring are timely.

Additional Comments - Salary range is as specified

- Comprehensive Benefit Package

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity

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

Name Shawn Bryant

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 633 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

 

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