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NY HELP No Agency Senate, NYS Title Grants Specialist Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $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 State NY Zip Code 12247 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 Developmentu2022Create macro and micro budgetary strategy with memberu2022Conduct research, develop and implement practices that advance budget priorities/grantsu2022Identify and coordinate meetings with key individuals and organizations in support of moving budget priorities and funding opportunities forwardu2022Develops and implements member grant plans and budget information to increase awareness of and increase participation in state programsu2022Building and maintaining strong partnerships with community leaders, civic organizations, block/residential associations through Senator Webbu2019s outreach initiative, along with city/state/federal government offices, and individual constituents to bring resources to the district, resolve issues, and propel the Senatoru2019s community and policy agendasBudget Processu2022Manage budget priorities with the Senator, Chief of Staff, and Legislative Directoru2022Interact with and manage information from the Senate Finance chair and Finance staff on budget subcommittee work and other budget prioritiesu2022Develop and distribute budget sign on lettersu2022Work on budget bill ideas, develop and circulate budget bill memos, track cosigners, and coordinate with Senate personnel and internal Senate member teamu2022Draft, submit, and coordinate budget bill amendmentsu2022Update budget folders and budget bill trackerGrants Managementu2022Distribute, track, and manage Senate member grant application forms for operational and capital requestsu2022Assist Senate district constituents in completion of member grants requestsu2022Facilitate communication between Senate district constituents, Senate Finance, state financial authority (DASNY), and other state agenciesu2022Develop the annual member grants report Minimum Qualifications u2022Advanced written and verbal communication skillsu2022Ability to research, identify, and share best practices in implementing organizational goals and strategies as it relates to grants and budgetary prioritiesu2022Understanding of legislative policies, state laws, state grant programs, and other relevant state, local, and federal resourcesu2022Education/Degree u2013 bacheloru2019s or advanced degree (required)u2022Time flexibility u2013 ability to work long hours and some weekends and evenings, as necessaryu2022Demonstrated history of working collaboratively Additional Comments To learn more about our mission and exciting work visit:salary range is $60,000 to $65,000, commensurate with education and terested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to . 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:u2022Dental insuranceu2022Employee assistance programu2022Flexible spending accountu2022Health insuranceu2022Life insuranceu2022Paid time offu2022Parental leaveu2022Retirement planu2022Sick timeu2022Tuition reimbursementu2022Vision insuranceu2022Wellness ProgramThe 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. Name Hiring Manager Telephone n/a Fax n/a Email Address Address Street 198 State Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12247 Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to .