NY HELP No Agency Empire State Development, NYS Title Assistant Director, Special Initiatives – Capital Region Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit None listed Salary Range From $80000 to $90000 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 Rensselaer Street Address 433 River Street City Troy State NY Zip Code 12180 Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.BASIC FUNCTION:Plan, manage, oversee and administer special initiatives focused on the Capital Region, including project development, financial performance, intergovernmental relations, and communications.WORK PERFORMED:· Design, gain approvals, obtain funding sources and overall project management for special initiatives and projects.· Work with senior staff, program staff, contract staff, various agency specialists, consultants, Governor’s office and counsel to implement these initiatives.· Ensure effective communication, coordination and integration of activities between divisions and departments of ESD, Capital Region Regional Economic Development Council, regional and local economic development agencies, other State, local and federal agencies, and other public and private sector stakeholders and organizations as needed.· Manage external communications with other regional, state, private entities, including participation in work groups, boards, interagency negotiations, coordination, etc.· Provide project administration, including budget and financial management.· Review and coordinate approval with Governor’s office of materials including letters, briefings, brochures, reports, marketing material, website content, etc.· Establish program goals and objectives and metrics for evaluation of program performance.· Assist in the structure and negotiations of State involvement in awarding benefits related to these initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred.Equivalent Experience required: 5 years relevant experience, including supervisory experience.Knowledge required: Knowledge of business, economic development, planning and design, real estate finance, supervision and coordination of large-scale projects, public development programs and management. 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 consideration.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY