Economic Development Program Specialist 1 (NY HELPS), SG-18

Job Opening

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: May 29 2025

JOB TITLE: Economic Development Program Specialist 1(NY HELPS)SG18 or LOCATION: Albany

Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee(NY HELPS) SGNS PEF

APPOINTMENT TYPE: ContingentPermanent JURISDICTION CLASS: Competitive

DEPARTMENT: Division of Science Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR)

625 Broadway

Albany NY 12207

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Division of Science Technology & Innovation provides program funding to centers to assist companies at all stages of growth through the innovation/commercialization cycle. Under the direction of theProgram Director the incumbent will align assigned programs to the goals of the Division Agency and NYS to better coordinate science technology and manufacturing focused economic development efforts. This position will work with other divisions agencies and partners to ensure that division programs are not duplicating services of other publicly funded programs and maximizing New York States investment.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Prepare documentation for contracting payment and other internal processes.
• Perform contracting and payment process for all assigned contracts.
• Monitor metrics and prepare summary reports.
• Discuss and recommend action for improving contract performance with supervisor.
• Research and compile reports regarding innovation and technology.
• Verify impacts reported by centers as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend/Participate in meetings trade shows conferences workshops or other events as required.
• Develop materials as needed.
• Other duties as requested by their supervisor or Division Director.
• Occasional travel within New York State is required of this position.

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 noncompetitive 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 noncompetitive 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 bachelors 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 problemsolving assistance to economic development organizations and businesses by conducting businesstobusiness marketing programs and promoting publicizingand 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.

• $53764 (Trainee 1; NS equated to SG14)
• $59994 (Trainee 2; NS equated to SG16)
• $66951 (Full Performance/Journey Level SG18)

For current NYS employees the starting salary is based on the candidates 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 journeylevel 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: 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 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: $66951 $85138

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 email 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: (518)

EMail:

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. 00664

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