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Agency Empire State Development, NYS

Title Project Manager, Loans & Grants

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $64198 to $68000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Rensselaer

Street Address 433 River Street

City Troy

State NY

Zip Code 12180

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts and sciences, public administration, urban planning, or similar fields.Relevant experience desired: Minimum 3-5 years’ direct experience in one or more of the following fields: economic development, government, planning, public administration, related business or 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. Strong attention to detail and independent follow through are highly important. Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; Database management.

Duties Description Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered. This position will require in-office presence.Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.BASIC FUNCTION: Manage the administration of economic development incentives (grants and loans) from point of offer acceptance through funding disbursement for projects undertaken by businesses and organizations such as municipalities, and not-for-profits, and local economic development organizations.WORK PERFORMED:? General management of a portfolio of 80-100 active grants and loans, 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 paper correspondence.? Ensure that project information is accurate in the web-based Project Tracking System.? Coordinate with internal contacts (Origination, Finance, 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.? Other departmental tasks as assigned.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.Comprehensive Benefits Package.

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

Name Valeria DeJesus - HR Generalist

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

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