Review Vacancy
TitleBudget Fellow, Ref. #17-16 DOB - Disability Services
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $42184 to $52943 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: $44,690- A Bachelor’s degree. Advances to Budget Fellow II after one (1) year of satisfactory service.
• Budget Fellow II: $48,937– 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: $52,943– 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 good interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and proficient in all aspects of budget analysis and presentation.
Duties Description The incumbent will serve on a three person team in the Mental Hygiene Unit responsible for development, negotiation, and execution of the $2.2 billion Local Assistance budget for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
OPWDD is responsible for planning and operating an integrated system of care that provides services and supports to 130,000 adults with developmental disabilities. The service delivery system is undergoing significant transformation as individuals are transitioned out of State-operated institutions and into community-integrated settings. In addition to managing spending in support of this effort, the successful candidate will also be involved in several key initiatives including:
• Ensuring appropriate community-based programs are available to individuals transitioning from developmental centers to more integrated community-based support systems;
• Assisting with development and review of appropriate payment mechanisms and rates for NFP-delivered community services; and
• Evaluating the impact of various public policy initiatives on OPWDD’s NFP sector, including recent minimum wage increases, options for delivering services through a Managed Care network, and ensuring appropriate Conflict Free Case Management opportunities.
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/.
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