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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/16/19

Applications Due06/16/19

Vacancy ID69039

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleEconomic Development Program Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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

County Onondaga

Street Address 620 Erie Boulevard West

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13204

Minimum Qualifications Open to current NYS employees who are currently in an Economic Development Program Specialist 1 title or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. Also open to those reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list.

Candidates appointed at the Trainee 1 level will need to successfully complete a two-year traineeship before advancing to the EDPS1, SG-18 level.

PCO Candidate Advanced Placement Options:
• Trainee 2 Minimum Qualifications = Bachelor’s degree, plus one year of professional economic development experience*; or a master’s degree, Juris Doctor, or higher degree in a related field
• Full Level (SG-18; not serving as a trainee) Placement = Bachelor’s degree, plus two years of professional economic development experience*; or a master’s degree, Juris Doctor, or higher degree in a related field, plus one year of professional experience

*Professional economic development experience is defined as work primarily in programs and activities intended to attract, retain or create jobs for the general public either directly, or indirectly through tourism promotion, export assistance, urban and regional planning, redevelopment of blight or counseling of minority-owned, woman-owned and/or small business enterprises. If interested in this position, please make mention of your experience in cover letter.

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, Division of Minority & Women’s Business Development (DMWBD), the incumbent provides technical advice and problem-solving assistance to economic/business development organizations and businesses or prospective businesses concerning a broad spectrum of economic development problems and issues. The incumbent monitors and supports enforcement of agency compliance with the provisions of Article 15-A and the attendant rules and regulations concerning the utilization of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (MWBEs) on state contracts.

The incumbent promotes growth and opportunity for MWBE firms through education and outreach to agencies and prime contractors throughout New York State. Such activities will include, but not be limited to: finding and disseminating information on contracting opportunities; providing information and training regarding tools for launching/expanding a business; technical support; marketing access to capital programs; and participating in and/or developing local/regional events and workshops. Incumbent will be assigned regional areas for targeted support, while serving statewide MWBD program needs, as required. Statewide travel is required.


Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Researches and reports on significant regional and Statewide economic development issues and problems.

• Compiles economic/business development information needed for program management and client service delivery purposes.

• Administers aspects of specialized business/economic development and promotional programs and projects, such as grant programs, trade shows, site visit programs, etc.

• Provides information needed by other Division units to ensure the participation of eligible firms in MWBD initiatives, including certification, business development, and training.

• Manages group projects to timely completion of deliverables by Business Development, and reports to Deputy Director on progress.

• Develops and provides planning for MWBD-related events (expos, forums, conferences, etc.) and coordinates workshops to promote growth and opportunity for MWBE firms and represents DMWBD at such events.

• Develops and provides trainings and technical assistance to businesses and external technical assistance provider partners.

• Develops and provides trainings and workshops, education, outreach and resource materials to agencies/authorities, municipalities, and other government agencies and businesses in accessing, finding and identifying MWBE contracting opportunities and business strategies.

• Provides support to agencies/authorities to develop new ways to create opportunities for MWBE firms, including attending meetings with agencies/authorities to discuss progress, reporting, and follow-up activities.

• Identifies business opportunities in contracting and in capital programs for MWBEs, and counsel MWBEs on business strategies.

• Identifies prime contractors to create pathways for MWBE supply chain distribution networks and identifies firms that have success in NYS contracting.

• Monitors agency/authority procurements, RFPs and contracting opportunities in NYSCS.

• Investigates and develops recommendations on business development for firms and provide programmatic assistance and prepare program reports.

• Represents ESD on behalf of the Business Development Unit in participation on panels for various business seminars.

• Statewide travel required.

• Special projects as assigned.

Additional Comments Salary Range: $56,604 - $71,980**

**This position may be filled as a traineeship. The salary range listed above applies to candidates appointed to Economic Development Program Specialist 1, SG-18. The starting salary for candidates appointed to Economic Development Specialist Trainee 1 is $42,986. For current NYS employees, the starting salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship in order to advance to the journey level title and salary.

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

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 June 16, 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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