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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 5%

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 Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

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 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 experience**; or a master’s degree, Juris Doctor, or higher degree in a related field, plus one year of professional experience

**If interested in this position, please make mention in cover letter of any prior economic development experience in a subdivision of government, not-for-profit organization, or economic development office of a public utility firm; include the dates, which correlate with prior experience gained. Please also note whether a degree in business or economics was earned.

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Director of Excelsior Jobs Program, the incumbent will be responsible for a variety of project management duties within the Tax Incentives Department. He or she will ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, administrative guidelines, and procedures pertinent to each tax incentive program.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assist senior staff with general management of a portfolio of active projects across multiple tax incentive programs (e.g. Excelsior Jobs Program, Film Tax Credit Program) including review of program applications
• Review of Excelsior Jobs Program Performance Reports and Film Tax Credit Program final applications
• Review and analyze complex Film budgets central to each application
• Review and analyze Excelsior applicants’ eligibility for the program
• Manage data using various program databases and ensure that project information is accurate in information management systems
• Audit final applications, general ledgers and documents relevant to each program to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Assume a variety of Department-wide responsibilities as assigned, such as writing briefing memos, preparing complex spreadsheets, reviewing and improving processes, and managing data and budget information.
• Maintain professional and effective working relationships with all ESD regional offices, other agency representatives from the Departments of Taxation and Finance, Labor, and local economic development organizations
• Participate during staff meetings
• Travel required: 5%

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 Program 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 Amy Walsh

Telephone 5182925179

Fax

Email Address DED-HR@ESD.NY.GOV

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to the e-mail address below by October 13, 2019. Be sure to indicate the position title and location you are applying for and specify how you meet the minimum qualifications in your cover letter.