Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleEconomic Development Program Specialist 2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12245

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Global NY Director, the incumbent of this position will primarily be responsible for providing management of projects that are the subject of a Global NY grant award, including collecting documentation that a project has been completed and arranging for the disbursement of funds.

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Assist in the administration of the Global NY Grant Fund
• Review applications and assist with eligibility review and intake
• Present to the Project Review Committee
• Work with Loans and Grants, and Contract Admin to ensure timely reimbursement of awards
• Ensure the grantee has submitted all relevant documents for reimbursement
• Create grant disbursement agreements
• Work with New York State companies to help them export their products abroad; provide one-on-one counseling services and referrals to other export resources
• Promote STEP funding and the Global NY Fund to companies and partner organizations, through in-person meetings, public presentations, etc.
• Establish and maintain contact with Regional Offices, bi-national chambers of commerce, the U.S. Department of Commerce, local Chambers, and other appropriate individuals or groups to obtain information concerning trade opportunities and trade shows.
• Assists with the coordination of Global NY trade activities and provides support for other staff-led trade missions; recruit eligible companies; help clients apply.
• Represent Global NY at public events and initiate events in your territory that are export-focused; speak at export events per year and hold Global NY events throughout your territory.
• Provide export technical assistance to New York State companies on relevant technical issues of the export process such as export compliance, supply chain, logistics and trade finance.
• Supports Senior Staff in conducting international trade workshops/webinars to educate companies on relevant export-related issues.
• Work with the Global NY foreign contract offices to increase exports by New York State companies
• Disseminate New York State marketing materials to potential exporters and visiting foreign delegations
• When requested by the foreign contract offices, contacts representatives of local firms, banks, trade associations, governments, etc., to develop/provide information when such contact is deemed relevant to a specific potential trade project.
• Travel is Required.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required. However, all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's and three years of experience applying business knowledge, training and experience to provide a wide range of professional and management level economic development services for the promotion of business, tourism and international trade in New York State, providing technical advice and problem-solving assistance to economic development organizations and businesses by conducting business-to-business marketing programs, and promoting, publicizing, and developing strategic plans and initiatives related to business and economic development services.

Substitutions:
A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

List Eligibility: Open to those reachable on the Economic Development Program Specialist 2 eligible list.

Transfer Eligibility: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/.

(Important Note: Per Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two, consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades.)

Reinstatement Eligibility: Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Grant proposal: writing, tracking, compliance and strategy development
• Forecasting and budgeting
• Data analysis & research
• Knowledge of international protocol

Additional Comments SALARY RANGE: $86,681 - $109,650 (plus $4,000 location pay if filled in NYC)
Note: The starting salary for candidates with no prior State service will be at the minimum hiring rate.

This position can be filled in Albany or New York City.

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

How to Apply

Name Gabby Serafin

Telephone 5182925130

Fax

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 below by September 4, 2026. 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.

INQUIRE
NYS Department of Economic Development
Human Resources Office
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12245
Fax: (518) 292-5852
E-Mail: DED-HR@esd.ny.gov

New York State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.