Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

The job title for the vacancy.TitleProject Manager, Community Dev. Projects, WNY

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeNS

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitNone listed

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $62000 to $65000 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 9 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5:30 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Erie

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 95 Perry Street

The city where the vacancy is located. City Buffalo

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code14203

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. 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:
Support the Director for Community Development Projects and the WNY loans and grants project team on primarily City of Buffalo and targeted East Buffalo programs and projects. Manage the administration of economic development incentives (grants and loans) specifically during the funding disbursement process for projects undertaken by businesses and organizations such as
municipalities, not-for-profits, small businesses, and community development organizations.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Provide day-to-day assistance to the management of a variety of community development, small business, and placemaking programs and projects, particularly on the East Side of Buffalo and primarily with not-for-profit partners.
• General management of a portfolio of active grants and loans and grant programs, including review of applications, management of approval and funding process, compiling and reviewing information, negotiating terms, preparing directors approval documents and contracts, presenting projects, and attending off-site meetings.
• Communicate with applicants and applicant reps, including telephone, email and in person correspondence.
• Ensure that project information is accurate in the web-based Project Tracking System.
• Coordinate with internal contacts (Origination, Project Management, Finance, Environmental, Design and Construction, Contractor and Supplier Diversity, Legal) in the preparation of board of directors’ approval materials, contracts, project status reports, and other documents appropriate for the review/management of projects.
• Review requests for disbursement, perform desk audits, work with project attorneys for loan closings, and oversee grant disbursements.
• Attend community meetings after regular business hours as needed
• Other projects as assigned by the Director of Community Development, and Regional Director.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Education Required: Bachelor’s degree. Associate’s degree with 5 years direct relevant experience with WNY Region-related operations may be substituted.

Experience: 3+ years nonprofit/government/business/institutional experience in economic and community development and/or small business support.

Knowledge preferred: Project development, urban planning, grant management and administration, financial analysis, and public policy.
Microsoft Excel and data analysis, strong interpersonal and community engagement skills, effective writing and oral communication skills preferred.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Amalia Shifrin – HR Recruiter

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone N/A

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax N/A

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 655 Third Avenue

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City New York

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10017

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingExternal 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

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