Review Vacancy
TitleBudget Fellow, Ref. #16-32 DOB
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $43814 to $51905 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Budget Fellow must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Starting salaries depend upon level of education and type of work experience, and annual salary increases are dependent on satisfactory performance:
• Budget Fellow I: $43,814- A Bachelor’s degree. Advances to Budget Fellow II after one (1) year of satisfactory service.
• Budget Fellow II: $47,977– A Master’s degree in public administration, economics, business administration, public policy, public affairs or a closely related administrative or managerial field; or, a Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional work experience including one (1) year in public administration. Advances to Budget Fellow III after one year of satisfactory service.
• Budget Fellow III: $51,905– A Master’s degree as specified for Budget Fellow II and one (1) year of professional budgeting experience within a governmental jurisdiction; or, a Master’s degree in any field and two (2) years of professional work experience including one (1) year in public administration; or, a Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional work experience including one (1) year of public administration. Eligible for annual salary increases based on performance.
The successful candidate must possess:
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong analytic skills and the ability to participate in the identification, formulation, and presentation of ideas, approaches and solutions necessary to support and advance budget recommendations and program operations;
• Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively work across DOB Units and with others including State agency staff;
• The ability to handle multiple competing assignments at a time; and
• Proficiency in office technology and basic Microsoft applications.
Duties Description The Human Services, Housing and Intergovernmental Affairs Unit (HIU) is responsible for multiple functions, including oversight of local government finances and monitoring Federal fiscal and programmatic activities that will affect the State financial plan. The Unit also oversees the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the Office of Children and Family Services, the Department of Labor, State housing programs, the Division of Human Rights, and the Division of Veterans Affairs.
This position will be part of a team responsible for budget development and execution for the Department of Labor and the Division of Human Rights. The Department of Labor administers the State Unemployment Insurance Program and workforce development programs; enforces labor standards statutes, including minimum wage requirements; and provides for worker protection through licensing and inspections. The Division of Human Rights enforces New York’s anti-discrimination law through the investigation and prosecution of complaints, outreach and education.
Responsibilities for the position will encompass State Operations and Local Assistance budgets supported by State and Federal funds, and will include, but are not limited to:
• Developing and analyzing proposals for programmatic improvements in agency and program operations, including reviewing and developing proposals for operational efficiency;
• Developing policy and fiscal recommendations for the Executive Budget;
• Tracking revenues, disbursements, and staffing against fiscal and personnel plans; and
• Tracking and analyzing Federal and State legislation.
Additional Comments To be considered for a current or future position with the Budget Division, please complete the Online Employment Application at https://www.budget.ny.gov/resume/.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.