Economic Development Program Specialist 1

Job Opening

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: May 29, 2025

JOB TITLE: Economic Development Program Specialist 1 (NY HELPS), SG-18 or LOCATION: Albany

Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee (NY HELPS), SG-NS, PEF

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Contingent-Permanent JURISDICTION CLASS: Competitive

DEPARTMENT: Division of Marketing, Advertising & Tourism

625 Broadway

Albany, NY 12207

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Director of Tourism Grant Programs in the Tourism Grants Division the incumbent of this position will serve as member of the Tourism Grants team by assisting with the management of the Tourism Grants programs along with providing administrative assistance, database management, grant excel sheet management and a broad spectrum of duties communicating and relating with the program grantees.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Manage an extensive portfolio of active grant projects 80-100 for the tourism grant program including, but not limited to: application reviews, I LOVE NY logo project marketing approvals, review of quarterly reports; preparation of various administrative documents, reports, presentation, and budget materials.
• Establish relationships with grantees and respond to inquiries, address concerns, and explain the Tourism Grant programs to tourism companies, organizations and regional stakeholders. Communicate with applicants/grantees and their representatives via telephone, email and paper correspondence.
• Work with the tourism grant programs to assist with scoring of grant applications within the program guidelines, while also building and gaining knowledge of the current practices and trends in the tourism industry and those specifically being funded by the NYS Division of Tourism.
• Assist with other projects/duties as requested by the Director of Tourism Grant Programs and Executive Director of Tourism.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required. However, all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Minimum Appointment Qualifications: 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.

List Eligibility: Open to those reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities eligible list.

Traineeship Eligibility: Appointment may be made at a traineeship level. Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee 1 & 2, NS (equivalent to Salary Grades 14 and 16) leading to Economic Development Program Specialist 1, Salary Grade 18.

• $53,764 (Trainee 1; NS equated to SG-14)
• $59,994 (Trainee 2; NS equated to SG-16)
• $66,951 (Full Performance/Journey Level SG-18)

For current NYS employees, the starting salary is based on the candidate's salary at the time of hire.

Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete their traineeship in order to advance to the journey-level title and salary.

55B/C Eligibility: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here:

Transfer Eligibility: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at

(Important Note: Per Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two, consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades.)

Reinstatement Eligibility: Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.

SALARY RANGE: $66,951 - $85,138

Note: The starting salary for candidates with no prior State service will be at the minimum hiring rate.

ADDITIONAL:

If interested in this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to the e-mail address below by May 29, 2025. Be sure to indicate the position title and location you are applying for and specify how you meet the minimum qualifications in your cover letter.

INQUIRE

NYS Department of Economic Development

Human Resources Office

625 Broadway

Albany, NY 12245

Fax:

E-Mail:

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.

4/29/2025

Reference No. 00535

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