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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/25/22

Applications Due02/04/22

Vacancy ID97858

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%

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

County Suffolk

Street Address P.O. Box 3275

City Hauppauge

StateNY

Zip Code11735

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.

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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