Review Vacancy
AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS
TitleEconomic Development Program Specialist 3
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $90375 to $111316 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Open to current NYS employees with one year of service in an Economic Development Program Specialist 3 position and to those reachable on the Economic Development Program Specialist 3 eligible list.
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Regional Director, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for managing the services of the Department of Economic Development/Empire State Development (DED/ESD) to five distinct counties. This includes originating economic development projects, both as the lead economic development agency in the region, and as full-time staff to the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (REDC).
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Develop and conduct complex business-to-business marketing and other promotional programs.
• Develop strategic plans and initiatives related to business development domestically and/or internationally.
• Perform a wide range of special business/economic development related and administrative assignments.
• Supervise subordinate staff, either as an Assistant Program Director or on a project or team basis, to ensure effective program development, service delivery and administrative operations.
• Provide technical advice and problem solving assistance in the development and implementation of regionally significant projects set by the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (REDC).
• Attend REDC meetings and assist Regional Director in preparing for meetings. Become a member of the REDC Industry Workgroup(s), attending meetings on a year-round basis and reporting back on progress.
• Represent the Central New York Regional Office at public meetings and serve as designee on assigned boards and committees.
• Maintain open lines of communication between local development partners including (but not limited to) local Industrial Development Agencies, Local Development Corporations, Municipalities, Counties, Utilities, Regional Planning Boards, and Chamber of Commerce.
• Actively and responsibly provide current and accurate information to ESD Press Office and to the Governor’s Regional Representatives on both successful projects and problem areas that are important for media purposes.
• Coordinate with ESD’s Strategic Business Division on multi-region and multi-county prospects and major key industry projects.
• Interact with economic development partners on site visits and respond to prospective ESD requests for information.
• Other duties as requested by the Regional Director.
Additional Comments SALARY RANGE: $90,375 - $111,316
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address DED-HR@ESD.NY.GOV
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Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to the e-mail address below by January 22, 2020. 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.