Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture or Trainee (NY HELPS)
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Job Location:
Albany, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Information:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture or Trainee to deliver and administer food and agricultural business development programs and product marketing and promotion programs. The Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture or Trainee will provide technical assistance formulate economic development solutions and manage agriculture-specific economic development program applications and materials. They will also represent and promote the States agriculture industry at agricultural events and sites.
The Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture or Trainee is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday. The position will be based in our Albany office located at 10B Airline Dr. Albany NY 12235. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agencys Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Salary:
The starting salary for the Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee 1 Agriculture is $53764/ year and the hiring salary for the PEF salary grade (SG) 14. This position requires the completion of a two-year traineeship. After successful completion of the first year of the traineeship the appointee will advance without further examination to the Trainee 2 level SG-16 (starting salary of $59994). Completion of the second year of the traineeship will result in permanent advancement to the Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture SG-18 (starting salary of $66951) without examination. Candidates may be eligible for appointment directly to the Trainee 2 or full performance level. For more information see Advanced Placement below.
The full title Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture is in the PEF Salary Grade (SG) 18. The starting salary of the PEF SG-18 is $66951/year.
The candidate appointed to the Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture SG-18 will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated Satisfactory or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employees annual salary. Over time yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-18 job rate salary of $85138/year!
Benefits:
This is a PEF-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options free Dental and Vision coverage NYS Pension Plan membership and generous paid time off. Within the first year you are eligible for 5 days of personal time 13 vacation days 13 sick days and 13 paid holidays!
As a New York State employee you could potentially qualify to participate in theFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program(PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct student loans after you have made 120qualifyingmonthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or anothereligible employer.
Minimum Qualifications:
NY HELPS Qualifications: Four years of professional experience in agriculture economic development natural resource management regional planning manufacturing or food service fields that include business or program management domestic or international marketing conducting research event planning or coordination or developing or implementing strategies.
Degree substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelors degree may substitute for four years of experience; a masters degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
For Trainee 2: Five years of professional experience in agriculture economic development natural resource management regional planning manufacturing or food service fields that include business or program management domestic or international marketing conducting research event planning or coordination or developing or implementing strategies.
Degree substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelors degree may substitute for four years of experience; a masters degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
This will reduce the traineeship time by one year.
For Full Performance Level: Six years of professional experience in agriculture economic development natural resource management regional planning manufacturing or food service fields that include business or program management domestic or international marketing conducting research event planning or coordination or developing or implementing strategies.
Degree substutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelors degree may substitute for four years of experience; a masters degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
NY HELPS Program:
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 but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment) 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.
Alternate Minimum Qualifications:
You may also be eligible for appointment to this position if you meet any of the following minimum qualifications.
Reassignment Qualifications: You must be a current Department of Agriculture and Markets employee and have one year of permanent contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as an Economic Development Trainee 1 Agriculture NS Economic Development Program Trainee 2 Agriculture NS and Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture G-18; if you have less than one year you must be reachable on the current eligible list for this location if one exists.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications to Economic Development Specialist 1 Agriculture G-18: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they have: one year of permanent competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Such titles include but are not limited to: Administrative Specialist 1 G-18 Contract Management Specialist 1 G-18 and Human Resources Specialist 1 G-18.
70.4 Transfer Qualifications to Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee 1 Agriculture NS: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they have: one year of permanent competitive service in at least a Grade 11 title or higher AND received a passing score on the most recent Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) examination.
Advanced Placement:
For Trainee 2: Five years of professional experience in agriculture economic development natural resource management regional planning manufacturing or food service fields that include business or program management domestic or international marketing conducting research event planning or coordination or developing or implementing strategies.
Degree substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelors degree may substitute for four years of experience; a masters degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
This will reduce the traineeship time by one year.
For Full Performance Level: Six years of professional experience in agriculture economic development natural resource management regional planning manufacturing or food service fields that include business or program management domestic or international marketing conducting research event planning or coordination or developing or implementing strategies.
Degree substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelors degree may substitute for four years of experience; a masters degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they were previous permanent New York State employees who resigned their positions may be reinstated to their
former positions or to positions to which they were eligible for transfer or reassignment without further examination. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of their separation. Employees separated from their positions who have also been separated from state service for more than one year may be reinstated upon approval by the state Civil Service Commission.
55-b/c Qualifications: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they meet these qualifications: Four years of professional experience in agriculture economic development natural resource management regional planning manufacturing or food service fields that include business or program management domestic or international marketing conducting research event planning or coordination or developing or implementing strategies.
Degree substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelors degree may substitute for four years of experience; a masters degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Information about the Workers with Disabilities 55-b and the Veterans with Disabilities employment program 55-c can be found at 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center ().
How to Apply:
Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to one of these opportunities must use the link below to apply by: December 21 2025. Within this online application please upload your resume transcript and cover letter.
If you have any questions please contact Marisa Weston in Human Resources at or .
The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation please visit: Position Information:
Division: Agricultural Development
Negotiating Unit: PEF
Location: Albany
Location: Albany
Number of Vacancies: One
Status of Vacancy: Full-time; Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5 Hours
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Civil Service List(s): Eligible List Exists
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Direct Sales
- Marketing & Sales
- Drilling
- Access Control
- Instrument Maintenance
- Housekeeping
