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Agency Empire State Development, NYS

Title Deputy Director, REDC, Southern Tier

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $78800 to $85000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Broome

Street Address 44 Hawley Street (15th Floor)

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13901

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.

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 Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cpInternal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY