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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/22/23

Applications Due05/22/23

Vacancy ID124752

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleSenior Project Manager, Workforce Development

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $82000 to $82000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12245

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree.

Relevant experience required: 5+ years relevant experience required. 7+ years relevant experience preferred.

Knowledge required: Project development and government relations, financial statement analysis, public policy, workforce development, and data analysis. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Strong computer skills preferred.

Duties Description BASIC FUNCTION:
Manage OSWD grant funded projects from point of offer acceptance to disbursement for particularly complex workforce development grant projects. Manage special projects and programs for OSWD. Provide oversight of and input into Office activities such as reporting, training, policies, and procedures.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Source and originate OSWD grant projects in alignment with the OSWD program guidelines and Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) regional- and sector-based workforce strategies.
• Structure and negotiate discretionary incentives to projects that spur job creation and retention through workforce development with non-profits, local governments, training and education providers, chambers of commerce and business trade associations.
• Build and maintain relationships with governmental and quasi-governmental entities, business groups, community-based organizations, training and education providers, and higher education institutions across New York State. Attend necessary events.
• Perform project review, analysis and evaluation. Together with VP and AVP, make funding recommendations to senior management.
• Monitor and review OSWD grant applications for financial assistance. Review and edit draft Incentive Proposals for grant recipients.
• Prepare and present project materials and analysis for Board of Directors consideration and develop Grant Disbursement Agreements. Review final documents, including signoff if needed to support AVP or VP.
• Coordinate with Data and Metrics Manager on reporting requirements for inclusion in grantee agreements and evaluation. Monitor grantee compliance with reporting and contract requirements .
• Present written and oral summaries of project activity to executive management, as requested.
• Oversee funding programs and special projects for OSWD as assigned by VP.
• Mentor and supervise newly hired Project Managers.

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

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

Name Jane Martinez, Talent Acquisition Specialist

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

 

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