• Project Manager, Loans & Grants

    New York State Civil Service (New Windsor, NY)


    NY HELP No

     

    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 $70000 to $76426 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 Orange

     

    Street Address 33 Airport Center Drive

     

    City New Windsor

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12553

     

    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: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 approximately 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 database. • 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. • 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. • Other projects as assigned by Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director, if applicable.

     

    Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Bachelor's degree in business, liberal arts and sciences, public administration, urban planning; or similar fields or Associate’s degree with an additional 2 years of direct/relevant experience. Relevant experience desired: Minimum 3-5 years' direct experience preferred 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. Strong attention to detail and independent follow through are highly important. Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; 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.

     

    Name Valeria De Jesus – HR Generalist

     

    Telephone N/A

     

    Fax N/A

     

    Email Address [email protected]

     

    Address

     

    Street 655 Third Avenue

     

    City New York

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 10017

     

    Notes on Applying External 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 considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY