Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 01/25/22
Applications Due: 02/04/22
Vacancy ID: 97858
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS
TitleEconomic Development Program Specialist 3
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade27
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $95908 to $118129 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 20%
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 Suffolk
Street Address P.O. Box 3275
City Hauppauge
StateNY
Zip Code11735
Job Specifics
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 Senior Vice President of SBD/ Global NY, the incumbent in this Economic Development Program Specialist 3 (EDPS3) position will be responsible for serving as the Director of Industry Development for Life Sciences statewide and providing Global NY Division Services in the Long Island Region.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Develop a strategy and execute a plan to pursue life sciences companies to locate or expand in New York State.
• Develop a strategy and execute a plan to elevate the level and value of exporting on Long Island by small and medium sized businesses.
• Respond to site requests and requests for proposals by life sciences companies.
• Maintain an ongoing relationship with major key accounts in life sciences statewide.
• Originate and present incentive proposals for life sciences companies to the project review committee and, if necessary, senior management.
• Issue approved incentive proposals to life sciences companies.
• Trouble shoot regulatory and other problems that may arise in the execution of life sciences projects.
• Organize and participate on site visits of life sciences companies.
• Be well informed and expert in the status of the life sciences industry and New York State and be prepared to comment on requests for information about the industry or the effect of policy proposals.
• Originate and manage Global NY projects that will increase the number of small businesses that begin to export from Long Island.
• Organize and participate on visits to Long Island by foreign businesses or government officials.
• Work with the Empire State Development foreign offices to recruit companies for state-led trade shows and trade missions
• Ensure timely completion of Export Marketing Assistance Services projects
• Organize and educate community leaders and Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) to promote export development
• Assist with program development and serve on committees and special task forces as required
• Address requests from the Senior Vice President, Vice President, and/or the Executive Chamber
• Participate during staff meetings
• Supervise and/or mentor junior staff
• Travel required: 20%
Additional Comments SALARY RANGE: $95,908 - $118,129 (plus $3,026 location pay)
Note: The starting salary for candidates with no prior State Service will be at the minimum hiring rate.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Amy Walsh
Telephone
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 February 4, 2022. 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.
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