Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleSr. Project Manager, Community Dev. Projects, WNY

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $80000 to $82000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County Erie

Street Address 95 Perry Street

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Job Specifics

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:
This role is responsible for the management and origination of projects primarily in the City of Buffalo and specifically in East Buffalo. 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:
• General management of an extensive and complex portfolio of 80-100 active grants and loans and grant programs 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. Tasks include 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 grants/loan disbursement including extensive desk audits of project costs, testing for eligibility and completeness, work with project attorneys for loan closings, and oversee grant disbursements.
• Assume a variety of Department-wide responsibilities as assigned, such as writing briefing memos, preparing complex spreadsheets, reviewing, and improving processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing data and budget information.
• Attend community meetings after regular business hours, as needed
• Other projects as assigned by the Director of Community Development, and Regional Director.

Minimum Qualifications Education required: Bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts and sciences; master’s degree preferred in business, public administration, liberal arts, social sciences, urban planning or similar fields. Associate’s degree with 7 years direct relevant experience may substitute.

Experience required: A minimum of five (5) years of extensive experience in one or more of the following fields: economic development, government, planning, public administration, related business, not-for-profit area.

Knowledge required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational problem-solving, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, take initiative, and work independently. Familiarity with business, not-for-profit, and governmental agencies and general knowledge of New York State’s geography and economies as well as project development and government relations, familiarity of real estate finance, financial statement analysis, public policy, data analysis, effective writing000000 and oral communication skills. Strong attention to detail and independent follow through are highly important. Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Work; Database management.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.

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

How to Apply

Name Amalia Shifrin – HR Recruiter

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

 

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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