Grants Specialist Position Available In Albany, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Senate, NYS The job title for the vacancy. Title Grants Specialist The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing 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 M/C – Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $60000 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 Unclassified Service 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 35 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 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 Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 198 State Street The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12247 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The mission of our office is to ensure that our constituents in the district and all New Yorkers are provided with access to resources and are empowered in NYS through equitable and inclusive policies and practices. The Grants Specialist will cultivate relationships with district organizations as well as state agencies to coordinate funding opportunities with the Senator and provide guidance on other available grant resources for district constituents. The Grants Specialist position is full time, salaried, and located in Albany, NY.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and Development

• Create macro and micro budgetary strategy with member
• Conduct research, develop and implement practices that advance budget priorities/grants
• Identify and coordinate meetings with key individuals and organizations in support of moving budget priorities and funding opportunities forward
• Develops and implements member grant plans and budget information to increase awareness of and increase participation in state programs
• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with community leaders, civic organizations, block/residential associations through Senator Webb’s outreach initiative, along with city/state/federal government offices, and individual constituents to bring resources to the district, resolve issues, and propel the Senator’s community and policy agendas Budget Process
• Manage budget priorities with the Senator, Chief of Staff, and Legislative Director
• Interact with and manage information from the Senate Finance chair and Finance staff on budget subcommittee work and other budget priorities
• Develop and distribute budget sign on letters
• Work on budget bill ideas, develop and circulate budget bill memos, track cosigners, and coordinate with Senate personnel and internal Senate member team
• Draft, submit, and coordinate budget bill amendments
• Update budget folders and budget bill tracker Grants Management
• Distribute, track, and manage Senate member grant application forms for operational and capital requests
• Assist Senate district constituents in completion of member grants requests
• Facilitate communication between Senate district constituents, Senate Finance, state financial authority (DASNY), and other state agencies
• Develop the annual member grants report The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to research, identify, and share best practices in implementing organizational goals and strategies as it relates to grants and budgetary priorities
• Understanding of legislative policies, state laws, state grant programs, and other relevant state, local, and federal resources
• Education/Degree – bachelor’s or advanced degree (required)
• Time flexibility – ability to work long hours and some weekends and evenings, as necessary
• Demonstrated history of working collaboratively Additional comments regarding the vacancy.

Additional Comments To learn more about our mission and exciting work visit: https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/lea-webb The salary range is $60,000 to $65,000, commensurate with education and experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to leawebb@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and do not simply repeat the information in your resume. This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant. The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness Program The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace.

We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Hiring Manager 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 leawebb@nysenate.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 198 State Street The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany 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 12247 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to leawebb@nysenate.gov.