Review Vacancy
TitleRevitalization Specialist 1
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $79325 to $100342 Annually
Minimum Qualifications PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Based on the results of the canvass of the current eligible list for
the Revitalization Specialist 1 the Department may elect to make
a provisional appointment to this position rather than a
permanent appointment. If a provisional appointment is made,
the appointed candidate will be required to compete in the next
holding of the Revitalization Specialist 1 exam and be reachable
for appointment from the newly established eligible list.
*NOTE: The Revitalization Specialist 1 exam was held on
6/11/2022. In order to apply for these positions, you must have
taken the exam.
55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS
Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the
Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities
pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be
considered. Please provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with
your response.
Duties Description Under the direction of the Revitalization Specialist 2, G-27, the
Revitalization Specialist 1 will perform the following duties.
• Perform outreach activities with officials of local governments
and communities to assist with planning and development
activities that promote community revitalization, brownfield
redevelopment, smart growth, and environmental justice.
• Lead local governments, community-based organizations, and
other eligible entities to form regional partnerships to develop
complex (large acreage and multi-community) projects.
• Advise communities on the principles of smart growth, and
guide development of land use plans and projects that promote
smart growth and community revitalization.
• Participate in public hearings and represent DOS on regional
boards and commissions having responsibility for brownfield
redevelopment, community revitalization and economic
development; assist in formulating or modifying policies and
program priorities.
• Interact with local governments to establish policy advisory
committees fully representative of the diverse interests in the
community including·, but not limited to, business, non-profit,
academic, cultural, and environmental organizations; assist local
governments in preparing inter-municipal agreements to
cooperatively address shared issues and project purposes.
• Manage diverse State construction, design and planning grant
contracts for public and private planning and development
projects.
• Oversee executed contracts for community assistance to
ensure that all stipulations are met, including administrative
requirements and performance measures; interact with control
agencies to answer questions raised during the approval
process.
• Special projects as assigned.
Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.
All Department of State employees may be required to be tested weekly for COVID-19 unless they are fully vaccinated. Employees who are vaccinated must provide proof of vaccination status through a secure online portal.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov
Address
99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1150
Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications
above, email your cover letter, and resume to
HRM.Recruitment@DOS.NY.GOV. Please include Title, Location
and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of
your email.