Job Opening: Associate Environmental Analyst Agriculture G23 Division of NYS Land and Water Resources
/Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.
Position Information: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Associate Environmental Analyst Agriculture. Under the supervision of the Principal Environmental Analyst, the Associate Environmental Analyst Agriculture will assist in facilitating the administration of the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Program (AML Article 25-AAA) including financial assistance programs such as the Farmland Protection Planning Grants Program, Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program, the Land Trust Grants Program, and others as assigned. This may involve formulating and assessing program objectives, coordinating available grant opportunities, reviewing submitted applications and proposals, creating, or updating program administration procedures, and managing contracts. It also includes providing technical assistance to eligible applicants and other stakeholders, establishing, and maintaining grant tracking systems, and contributing to reports on program achievements. Additionally, it entails developing outreach and training resources for related grant programs and ensuring the upkeep of program guidance documents. The Associate Environmental Analyst Agriculture is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week
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Dynamic local development corporation seeks experienced, versatile, results-driven economic development professional to pilot the organization’s multi-pronged initiatives to foster economic and community progress in Columbia County NY.
The successful candidate will manage a staff of eight, administer a $1.3 million budget, implement a strategic plan and organizational policies, oversee a $3.5 million small business loan portfolio, leverage economic development funding, maintain relationships with community stakeholders, act as the agency’s spokesperson, and serve as a first point of contact for businesses desiring to grow in Columbia County.