Assistant Director, Special Initiatives, WNY

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Empire State Development, NYS

Title Assistant Director, Special Initiatives, WNY

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

Internship No

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 Erie

Street Address 95 Perry Street

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14203

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 WNY 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.• Provide project implementation tracking and oversight for all Western NY priority projects.• Ensure effective communication, coordination and integration of priority projects and activities between divisions and departments of ESD, Western NY Regional Economic Development Council, Governor’s Western NY regional office, 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.• 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 preferredEquivalent Experience required: 5 years relevant experience, including supervisory experienceKnowledge 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 – Talent Acquisition Specialist, Human Resources

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 5 Grand Central East

(formally 655 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017)

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