Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleDeputy Director, REDC, Mid-Hudson

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $85000 to $90000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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? Yes

Location

County Orange

Street Address 33 Airport Center Drive

Suite 201

City New Windsor

StateNY

Zip Code12553

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Marketing &/or Economics.
Relevant experience required: 5+ years’ experience in urban or regional development and/or in economic development policy formulation.
Knowledge required: Broad knowledge of business, economic development and public development programs and management.

Duties Description BASIC FUNCTION: Support the Regional Director in all aspects of economic development activities.


WORK PERFORMED:
• After the Regional Director, acts as primary liaison with other State and local economic development entities, and private sector entities for retention, expansion and attraction projects
• Work with business prospects considering new locations or expansion in NYS, including accompanying local developers and prospects on inspection of properties
• Maintain familiarity with regional/industrial economic problems and other economic factors necessary in recommending solutions in accordance with ESD guidelines and the State’s business climate
• Work with other ESD staff, NYS, regional and local agencies and community economic development specialists and organizations in coordinating the preparation and dissemination of information for economic development
• Build and maintain working relationships with such entities as business councils and associations, chambers of commerce and local development corporations
• Structure incentive packages for the retention or attraction of business operations. Manage relationships with current and former recipients of ESD assistance to facilitate problem-solving and ensure understanding of and compliance with program objectives and the obligations of ESD assistance
• Provide significant role in evaluating applications for ESD assistance, prepare incentive packages and project funding recommendations to the ESD Directors and guide projects through the public approval process
• Provide and oversee all aspects of the Regional Office’s administrative support for the Regional Economic Development Council for the Region, including the coordination of Regional Council events and CFA workshops and other CFA marketing events and preparation of Regional Council meeting materials and notices
• Represent ESD at announcement events, workshops, ceremonies, seminars, conferences and training programs, as appropriate
• Maintain PTS entries for all projects and assist the Regional Director in tracking and reporting of project progress and economic impact
• Special projects as assigned by the Regional Director

Additional Comments Position expected to work onsite and/or remote consistent with NYS and ESD guidelines and needs.

Comprehensive benefits package.

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

Contact Information

Name Jane Martinez

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

 

Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates, to apply copy and paste URL in browser: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=28f01757-5a4d-4afc-a308-b236c08f3222&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP through the Myself/Talent menu

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY