Policy & Community Development Manager, MWBD Position Available In New York, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Empire State Development, NYS The job title for the vacancy. Title Policy & Community Development Manager, MWBD The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Other Professional Careers The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade NS The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit None listed The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $80000 to $85000 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? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County New York The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 655 Third Avenue The city where the vacancy is located. City New York The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 10017 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

Under the general direction of the Executive Advisor of the Division of Minority & Women’s Business Development (MWBD), the Policy Manager will work with the Division to developing policies and programs that will promote the growth of the MWBE program and expand opportunities for MWBE firms. This role will utilize data, evaluation analysis, and policy development to help plan content rich events and conferences that help promote the advancement of MWBE firms. Additionally, they will also work with the Division to respond to administrative requests for New York State public agencies and authorities within the provisions of Article 15-A of the Executive Law and the attendant rules and regulations. Statewide travel is required.

WORK PERFORMED

• Conducts policy research and analysis to prepare white papers reflective of Article 15-A of the Executive Law and national MWBE standards and policies to help the

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program grow and develop.

• Develops and conducts marketplace surveys, program evaluations, and analysis of statewide data to identify potential areas for program development and growth for the MWBD.
• Works on operationalizing and executing projects based on policy recommendations and regulations associated with Article 15-A of the Executive Law.
• Develops and provides planning for MWBE external events: forums, conferences, etc. and coordinates the development of materials for MWBE related events to promote growth and opportunity for MWBE firms.
• Manages group projects to timely completion and reports to Executive Advisor on progress or obstacles as well as provides appropriate solutions to issues that arise.
• Provides information needed by other Division units to ensure the participation of eligible firms in MWBE initiatives, including certification, business development, and training.
• Assists Division with implementing its communications strategy for promoting the work of the Division.
• Identifies business opportunities in contracting and in capital programs based on state and national economic and industry trends and advises the certification and business development units on policy and program development to counsel MWBEs on business strategies.
• Participate on special projects as assigned by Executive Advisor.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required:

Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Public Affairs and Policy, Political Science, Economics, Social Sciences or Special Programs, or a related field, preferred.

Relevant experience required:

Four+ years of general experience in MWBE/Affirmative Action, or of community economic development program experience or the development and administration of programs to facilitate minority and women’s access to employment or business opportunities in the public or private sector, with a Bachelor’s degree.

Knowledge required:

MWBE/Affirmative Action and/or community economic development. Experience in government, policy and program development and management required. Demonstrated beyond proficiency in basic functionalities of Microsoft Office applications. Prefer minimum one year of experience as a supervisor or manager.

Skills required:

Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Preference:

Demonstrated experience in creation and management of newsletter creation and social media communication. 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

Applying External Candidates:

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Internal Candidates:

Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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