Grants Specialist - State of New york : Job Details

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/06/24

Applications Due12/31/24

Vacancy ID175237

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NY HELPYes

AgencySenate, NYS

TitleGrants Specialist

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade15

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $60000 to $65000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 198 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12247

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

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

Additional Comments To learn more about our mission and exciting work visit:

The salary range is $60,000 to $65,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. 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.

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Name Hiring Manager

Telephone n/a

Fax n/a

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 198 State Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12247

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].