Review Vacancy
AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS
TitleDeputy Director, REDC, Mid-Hudson
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary RangeFrom $85000 to $90000 Annually
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.
Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov
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