Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 06/27/16
Applications Due: 07/15/16
Vacancy ID: 31086
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyBudget, Division of
TitleBudget Fellow, Ref. #16-28 DOB
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $43814 to $51905 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address NYS Division of the Budget
State Capitol
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12224
Job Specifics
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 candidates must have strong analytical, and writing skills, demonstrate an attention to detail, possess good interpersonal skills, and have the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Duties Description The Education Unit is recruiting one candidate to be part of a seven-person group responsible for budgeting the $24.8 billion School Aid program, the main source of State support for public elementary and secondary schools. Assignments may include:
• Analysis of the funding level and distribution of School Aid;
• Development of policy and fiscal recommendations for the Executive Budget;
• Evaluation of school district finances, including property taxes, spending and budgets, as well as Federal education funding;
• Analysis of policy issues such as student performance, school construction, pupil transportation, local mandate relief and school district efficiency;
• Review of proposed legislation;
• Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of education initiatives; and
• Monitoring State spending on education and updating the State’s Financial Plan.
This position provides broad-based experience in all aspects of elementary and secondary education finance, as well as the opportunity to work within a politically sensitive and highly visible atmosphere. The successful candidate will interact with staff from the State Education Department, other State agencies, the Legislature and education advocacy groups.
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.
Contact Information
Name The DOB Personnel Office
Telephone
Fax 518 474-0132
Email Address personnel@budget.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Division of the Budget
State Capitol
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12224
Notes on ApplyingPlease apply via the Division's online employment application at: https://www.budget.ny.gov/resume/
FAQs • Workers with Disabilities (55b/c) • Civil Service Exams
State Agencies: Department of Civil Service • Office of the State Comptroller
OER Link: Employee Unions and Bargaining Units
Exam announcements • General Information about NYS Government
© 2024 NYS Department of Civil Service
StateJobsNY ℠ 2024 NYS Department of Civil Service
Accuracy • Privacy • Accessibility • Contact