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Agency Empire State Development, NYS

Title Senior Project Manager, CNYRO

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $75000 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 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Onondaga

Street Address 620 Erie Boulevard, West

City Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 13204

Minimum Qualifications Education Level Required: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing &/or Economics. Associate’s degree with 7 years, direct relevant experience may substitute. Relevant Experience required: A minimum of five (5) years of experience required.Knowledge Required: Experience with economic development and government relations, familiarity of real estate finance, financial statement analysis, public policy, urban planning, community development.ALTERNATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES: A minimum of 3 years of satisfactory service in another (relevant) position with Empire State Development. Up to 2 years of accredited post-secondary education, or service in the U.S. military may be substituted for service at ESD.

Duties Description Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered. This position will require in-office presence.Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the ESD CNY Regional Director & Deputy Director, originate and manage projects to assist with economic growth including but not limited to community development, business retention, expansion and start up in the Central New York region. Assist the ESD Regional Director and Deputy Director with the work and activities of the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (“CNY REDC”). Perform project review, analysis and evaluation of community development and business expansion projects.WORK PERFORMED:• Source and originate grant and loan deals in alignment with the CNY REDC strategic plan and ESD program guidelines.• Structure and negotiate state discretionary incentives to induce job creation and retention projects involving businesses, developers, non-profits and local governments.• Build and maintain relationships with governmental and quasi-governmental entities, real estate and business groups, civic and community organizations, cultural and professional organizations, and advocacy groups in the region.• Perform project review, analysis and evaluation. Together with ESD Regional Director and Deputy Director, make incentive and funding recommendations to senior management.• Prepare various administrative documents, including the following: project origination documents; reports; presentations; budget materials; memoranda; and other documents as needed.• Provide staff support for the CNY REDC, including the following: assist with CNY REDC meeting set-up; communicate with members’ staff; draft memorandum and other documents for CNY REDC members; assist with the WNY REDC consolidated funding, application scoring; assist CNY REDC in developing, drafting, and implementing its strategic plan and the progress reports.• Maintain close contact with the IDA’s, Chambers, municipalities, local development corporations and other key economic development agents to coordinate with and assist them with client servicing and business outreach efforts. Attend necessary events.• Establish and maintain contact with senior managers and executives of target industry companies operating in CNY Region to promote ESD economic development agenda.• Respond to inquiries from small businesses, start-ups and ongoing concerns that come to the regional office for guidance.• Other projects as assigned by Regional Director and Deputy Director.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Jane Martinez – HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 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/3APr8cp Internal 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