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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/02/23

Applications Due03/31/23

Vacancy ID125499

AgencyState, Department of

TitleRevitalization Specialist 1 - Vacancy ID #125499

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $79325 to $100342 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

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? Yes

County New York

Street Address 123 William Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10038

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. The minimum qualifications for Provisional appointment are:

Either a master's or higher degree in one of the following majors:** community and economic development, economics, environmental science, environmental planning/design, environmental studies, land use planning, political science, public administration, public finance, public policy, real estate development, regional planning, urban planning or urban studies; AND two years of full-time required*** experience;

OR

2. a bachelor's degree; AND three years of full-time required*** experience.

***Required Experience must include:
1. Preparing and implementing community revitalization plans; land use plans; economic development programs; and/or redevelopment plans for areas affected by brownfields, vacant land, abandoned sites or urban areas; AND;
2. Managing community, economic, and/or real estate development projects including securing financing, developing requests for proposals, negotiating, managing, monitoring and reviewing contracts.

**Degrees in other majors will NOT be substituted in lieu of the specific specialized degrees listed above.

NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Includes, but is not limited to: wetlands and habitat management and/or monitoring; conducting or monitoring technical aspects of site remediation; preparing land surveys and related mapping activities; reviewing environmental impact statements; designing gardens and parks.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

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.

You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement. The open competitive minimum qualifications are:

Either 1 a master's or higher degree in one of the following majors:** community and economic development, economics, environmental science, environmental planning/design, environmental studies, land use planning, political science, public administration, public finance, public policy, real estate development, regional planning, urban planning or urban studies; AND two years of full-time required*** experience;

OR

2. a bachelor's degree; AND three years of full-time required*** experience.

***Required Experience must include:
1. Preparing and implementing community revitalization plans; land use plans; economic development programs; and/or redevelopment plans for areas affected by brownfields, vacant land, abandoned sites or urban areas; AND;
2. Managing community, economic, and/or real estate development projects including securing financing, developing requests for proposals, negotiating, managing, monitoring and reviewing contracts.

**Degrees in other majors will NOT be substituted in lieu of the specific specialized degrees listed above.

NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Includes, but is not limited to: wetlands and habitat management and/or monitoring; conducting or monitoring technical aspects of site remediation; preparing land surveys and related mapping activities; reviewing environmental impact statements; designing gardens and parks.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Revitalization Specialist 2, SG-27:

The Revitalization Specialist 1 duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 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.


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

Name Cherise Watson

Telephone (518) 474-2752

Fax (518) 402-3656

Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1150

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

 

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.

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