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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/20/16

Applications Due08/12/16

Vacancy ID31690

AgencyBudget, Division of

TitleBudget Examiner, Ref. #16-07 DOB

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $51905 to $64409 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class 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 This position is open to candidates who have one year of permanent competitive service as a Budget Examiner, G-18. The position is also open to NYS employees at or above G-16 who are eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two grade levels. In order to qualify for Section 52.6 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in an administrative title as defined by Section 52.6. Examples of qualifying Section 52.6 titles include Senior Administrative Analyst, G-18 and Business Systems Analyst 1, G-18.

The candidate must be able to:
• Conduct independent quantitative analysis;
• Formulate and present constructive recommendations to address fiscal issues;
• Communicate effectively with peer level staff and management;
• Work proficiently with the Microsoft suite and the DOB Integrated Budget System (IBS);
• Manage time and resources effectively; and
• Form effective collaborative relationships with colleagues.

Duties Description Expenditure and Debt Unit (ETU) is responsible for providing accurate, clear, and timely information and advice on the State’s Multi-Year Financial Plan, Capital Program and Financing Plan, and related matters, with an emphasis on cash budget management, and cost-effective and prudent solutions to public finance issues.

The successful candidate will have a dual role, reporting to both the Expenditure Team on Financial Plan related assignments as well the Capital Team on Capital and Debt related activity. More specifically, the candidate will need to work with examination unit staff to monitor and present financial, capital and program information internally and externally; and analyze critical information pertaining to program funding, cost of operations and financial resources. Some of the duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Financial Plan Specific:
• Prepare timely, accurate information on the State’s multi-year Financial Plan estimates associated with the production of the State’s quarterly issued report to the legislature and general public;
• Identify, analyze, and explain emerging risks and opportunities affecting the Financial Plan, and options for dealing with them;
• Assist in the development of daily and monthly cash flow plans, analysis of available funds, adherence to the Administration’s spending benchmarks, and analysis of variances between budget projections and actual results;
• Monitor, assess, and summarize comparative fiscal information between New York and other states; and
• Assist in monthly requests for cash transfers and the development of legislation authorizing such transfers.
Capital Plan Specific:
• Assist in the development, production, and implementation of the State’s multi-year Capital Program and Financing Plan (CPFP), including providing guidance to examiners on the utilization of the Capital Plan Preparation System (CPPS);
• Work closely with examiners, public authority staff, and the Division’s Debt Team to determine the appropriate sizing of State bond sales, monitor bonded spending levels, and implement the reimbursement of bond proceeds to the State Treasury for specific capital projects;
• Interact with staff inside and outside the Division concerning fiscal and programmatic issues related to capital;
• Draft and review legislation, including appropriation and Article VII bills and accompanying bill memoranda, and analyze the impact of proposed legislation;
• Track capital projects spending patterns by agency and fund for purposes of monthly cash flow analysis and financial plan updates; and
• Conduct various research projects and studies on capital financing activities.

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

Fax 518 486-5617

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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