Economic Development Program Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Empire State • Albany, NY

10d • $66,951 - $85,138 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Grants Administration, the incumbent of this position will primarily be responsible for the administration of projects, which are the subject of a Global NY grant award. Project administration duties include, but are not limited to the collection of documents to certify project completion and processing requests for disbursement of grant funds.

Requirements

• For the Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must have a bachelor’s or higher degree.
• For the Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee 2: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and one year of experience applying business knowledge, training and experience to provide a wide range of professional and management level economic development services for the promotion of business, tourism and international trade in New York State, providing technical advice and problem-solving assistance to economic development organizations and businesses by conducting business-to-business marketing programs, and promoting, publicizing, and developing strategic plans and initiatives related to business and economic development services.
• For the Economic Development Program Specialist 1: Candidates must have a bachelor's and two years of experience applying business knowledge, training and experience to provide a wide range of professional and management level economic development services for the promotion of business, tourism and international trade in New York State, providing technical advice and problem-solving assistance to economic development organizations and businesses by conducting business-to-business marketing programs, and promoting, publicizing, and developing strategic plans and initiatives related to business and economic development services.

Nice To Haves

• Grant proposal: writing, tracking, compliance and strategy development
• Forecasting and budgeting
• Data analysis & research
• Knowledge of international protocol

Responsibilities

• Administer Global NY grant award projects
• Work with senior staff to identify, assist, and attract businesses in agribusiness, clean technology, advanced materials and other industries, as assigned
• Identify suitable sites or infrastructure for development
• Organize and participate in on-site visits, in coordination with local developers
• Assess state and local incentives for business attraction/retention
• Prepare incentive proposals (IPs) for agency-approved projects
• Prepare press briefings and reports
• Study and develop industry-expertise in the assigned cluster areas for which the incumbent is charged with assisting
• Address requests from senior management and/or the Executive Chamber
• Prepare/Submit biweekly progress summaries

Benefits

• The starting salary for candidates with no prior State service will be at the minimum hiring rate.
• New York State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level