Occ. Code 1736410

COMMERCE POLICY ANALYST 1, GRADE 23	1736410
COMMERCE POLICY ANALYST 2, GRADE 27	1736420

New York State Department of Civil Service

Classification Standard

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS SERIES

Commerce Policy Analysts research, analyze, and develop policy recommendations for economic development projects.  The positions are classified at the Department of Economic Development.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

COMMERCE POLICY ANALYST 1:  analyzes economic data to develop, assess, and evaluate various approaches to economic development in the private and public sector.

COMMERCE POLICY ANALYST 2: supervisory level; leads staff in the development of economic policies, and recommends program proposals to agency management.  The positions supervise analysts and staff assigned to economic development teams.

RELATED CLASSES

          Economic Development Program Specialists apply business knowledge, training and experience to provide a wide range of professional and management level economic development services for the promotion of business, tourism and international trade in New York State.  Incumbents provide technical advice and problem-solving assistance to economic development organizations and businesses by conducting business-to-business marketing programs, and promoting and publicizing the business and economic development services of the Department of Economic Development.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

          COMMERCE POLICY ANALYST 1 

Prepares material and conducts research to develop policy positions on economic development issues for public agencies and authorities implementing State regulatory requirements. 

Monitors economic development projects influencing the state and national economies. 

Evaluates and researches new and existing economic programs and projects.

Works with Department of Economic Development regional staff and offices to identify State regulatory actions that may impact business activities.

Prepares status reports on research assignments for agency executives and regional managers.

Monitors regulatory activities of agencies which directly affect economic development opportunities.   

Analyzes economic data and employs models and other software to develop economic information.

COMMERCE POLICY ANALYST 2

Supervises staff to develop, initiate, recommend, and monitor economic development policy initiatives and projects.

Analyzes state and regional economic sectors to evaluate emerging markets, and monitors national and global economic trends.

Drafts opinion positions and recommends policy initiatives and alternatives for use by agency executives.

Designs economic studies comparing related study outcomes, and reviews and compares economic studies to advise of potential economic impact.

Advises agency management on the impact of state and federal policies on economic development projects and programs. 

Performs all of the duties and responsibilities of a Commerce Policy Analyst 1.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          COMMERCE POLICY ANALYST 1

Non-Competitive: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Policy Sciences, Political Science, Government or a related field and at least three years of experience requiring the analysis and interpretation of governmental policy issues and preparation of written reports.  At least one year of this experience must have been specifically involved in conducting economic development analysis or related field.  A Master’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Policy Sciences, Political Science, Government or a related field may substitute for one year of the general experience.   

          COMMERCE POLICY ANALYST 2

Non-Competitive: One year of permanent service as a Commerce Policy Analyst 1; or a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Policy Sciences, Political Science, Government or a related field and at least four years of experience requiring the analysis and interpretation of governmental policy issues and the preparation of written reports.  At least one year of this experience must have required the supervision of an economic development analysis team. A Master’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Policy Sciences, Political Science, Government or a related field may substitute for one year of the general experience.   

Rev: 5/19

NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe. Standards cannot and do not include all the work that might be appropriately performed by a class. The minimum qualifications above are those required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written. Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.