Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/18/24
Applications Due: 07/18/24
Vacancy ID: 156807
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS
TitleDeputy Director, REDC, Southern Tier
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitNone listed
Salary RangeFrom $78800 to $85000 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 AM
Flextime allowed?
Mandatory overtime?
Compressed workweek allowed?
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Broome
Street Address 44 Hawley Street (15th Floor)
City Binghamton
StateNY
Zip Code13901
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: BA in related discipline preferred; or a 2-year degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience; Or, any equivalent combination of direct relevant experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Public sector experience a plus.
Relevant experience required: 5+ years. Economic Development, Commercial Lending, Community Development, Advanced Manufacturing, Real Estate Development, or related field preferred.
Knowledge required: Knowledge of New York State and/or general issues relevant to economic development, public policy, and community development program and management. Strong demonstrated written and oral communications and presentation skills. Ability to 'set up the problem', manage projects against tight timelines, and work well in teams. Enterprising and resourceful, organized and results oriented. Energetic, pro-active, collaborative, and strategic.
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:
Support the Regional Director in all aspects of economic development activities.
WORK PERFORMED:
• Provide and oversee all aspects of the Regional Office’s support for the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) for the Region, including the coordination of Regional Council events, Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) and any other related project funding and scoring processes, management of REDC members, committees, workgroups and other stakeholder engagement, events and preparation of REDC website, reports, meeting materials and notices
• 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
• Work with business prospects considering new locations or expansion in NYS, including accompanying local developers and prospects on inspection of properties
• Represent ESD at announcement events, workshops, ceremonies, seminars, conferences and training programs, as appropriate
• Maintain ESD’s Project Tracking System 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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Jane Martinez, Trainer, HR 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
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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