Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/08/24
Applications Due: 06/08/24
Vacancy ID: 153398
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS
TitleSenior Director, Policy and Operations
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitNone listed
Salary RangeFrom $110000 to $115000 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
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
Location
County Albany
Street Address 625 Broadway
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12245
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred
Experience and Knowledge:
o 5+ years of relevant full-time professional experience.
o Knowledge of economic development-related fields such as tax policy, economic incentives (loans, grants, tax credits), workforce development, public-private partnerships, research and development, commercialization and/or business marketing.
o Preferred: Familiarity with New York State government policies and programs and/or experience working within State government including State agencies and/or the New York State Legislature.
Competencies Required:
o Detail orientation: Submits error-free, “zero defect” work products, including on short deadlines and in response to time-sensitive requests.
o Critical thinking: Skilled at providing insightful critiques of policy proposals, identifying unforeseen consequences, proposing remedies to potential issues, and assessing the short-term and long-term impacts of policy decisions, from both an internal and external perspective. Prepares thoughtful and thorough work products that anticipate and address potential questions from management.
o Communicating: Communicates in language understandable to intelligent non-experts; summarizes key points efficiently and clearly; prepares professionally written materials.
o Collaborating: Builds supportive, trusting relationships with colleagues internally and externally; cultivates a diverse network of colleagues from which to solicit information, feedback, and support.
o Problem-¬solving: Skilled at breaking complex problems into manageable and discrete tasks; willingness to question and revisit the status quo; ability to navigate impediments and competing stakeholder concerns to achieve pragmatic results.
Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*Position expected to work onsite and hybrid consistent with New York State.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the SVP of Policy, Legislative Affairs and Green Initiatives, lead coordination of agency policy development and support agency policy implementation.
WORK PERFORMED:
• Lead agency coordination of State of the State, Budget and other policy development processes, including by performing policy analyses, developing new policies and preparing recommendations for legislative, budgetary, and/or administrative actions.
• Support and oversee the implementation of State of the State proposals, budget initiatives and other special projects by ESD departments as assigned.
• Provide guidance and support on ad hoc policy issues, including interagency or Chamber-led policy initiatives, press inquiries, or Federal actions, while coordinating with relevant departments/offices of ESD, and other public and private sector stakeholders.
• Oversee and undertake special projects or initiatives as needed.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Maria Gately - Senior Director, Human Resources
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
Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp
Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration
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