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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/19/16

Applications Due06/10/16

Vacancy ID30157

AgencyBudget, Division of

TitleBudget Fellow, Ref. #16-19 DOB

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $43814 to $64409 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address NYS Division of the Budget

State Capitol

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12224

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: $42,955 - A Bachelor’s degree. Advances to Budget Fellow II after one (1) year of satisfactory service.
• Budget Fellow II: $47,036 – 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: $50,887 – 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.

Candidates should have strong analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills; be able to think creatively and strategically; and have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Candidates are also expected to be proficient in the use of office technology and Microsoft applications.

Duties Description The incumbent will be part of a team responsible for: the development, analysis, and oversight of the budgets for the Division of the Budget, Executive Chamber and Office of the Lieutenant Governor; monitoring and reporting on the fiscal operations of these agencies; assisting with the procurement of professional services and administration of the agencies’ active contracts portfolio; and assisting in other finance office areas, as needed. Tasks performed on a regular basis include, but are not limited to the following:

• Developing and presenting budget recommendations for new and existing program areas, as well as evaluating proposals advanced by the Legislature;

• Ensuring that spending controls, applicable statutes, and administrative guidelines are followed when reviewing the fiscal and programmatic operations of an agency’s budget;

• Preparing various budget, expense tracking and monthly disbursement reports for internal and external use;

•? Assisting with the development of solicitation documents, providing support for various active procurements, and assisting with the administration and management of a diverse portfolio of professional services contracts; and

• Working closely with Office of the Attorney General, Office of the State Comptroller, Statewide Financial System and Business Services Center liaisons on various budget/finance office/contract processes.

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.

Name The DOB Personnel Office

Telephone 518 474-9619

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/

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