Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 11/23/21
Applications Due: 12/08/21
Vacancy ID: 94722
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyBudget, Division of
TitleRef #21-94 - Budget Fellow - Department of Transportation Team - TWU
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $49835 to $59038 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: $49,835. A Bachelor’s degree. Advances to Budget Fellow II after one (1) year of satisfactory service.
• Budget Fellow II: $54,570. 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 a directly-related policy area or one (1) year in public administration. Advances to Budget Fellow III after one year of satisfactory service.
• Budget Fellow III: $59,038. A Doctoral degree as specified for a Budget Fellow II; or 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 a directly-related policy area or in public administration; or, a Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional work experience including one (1) year in a directly-related policy area or in public administration. Eligible for annual salary increases based on performance.
Qualifications/Skills:
Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to think creatively and strategically, define and analyze problems, manage competing priorities, and work both independently and as part of a team. Candidates are also expected to be proficient in the use of office technology and Microsoft applications; strong spreadsheet skills are preferred.
Duties Description The successful candidate will be a member of the Transportation Section, which has budgetary responsibility for the State's extensive transportation network including the Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Thruway Authority, public transit systems, bridge and port authorities, and rail and aviation systems.
This position will be part of a three-person team responsible for the Department of Transportation, Thruway Authority, and certain bridge authorities. The team’s portfolio covers both on- and off-budget entities, multiple types of funding mechanisms, and a variety of both operating and capital programs, including capital aid to localities.
The individual’s assignment will include developing and reviewing budget and programmatic recommendations; facilitating and monitoring budget execution activities; representing the Division in meetings with agency and authority fiscal and program staff; drafting legislation and bill memorandums; tracking revenues, disbursements, and staffing against fiscal and personnel plans; providing periodic reports to management; and other functions as assigned.
Additional Comments To be considered for positions with the Budget Division, please complete the Online Employment Application at https://www.budget.ny.gov/resume/ and select “Transportation” in the Professional Interests section. Applications are held in the Division’s resume database for six months, after which candidates may reapply to be considered for future opportunities.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
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 ApplyingTo be considered for positions with the Budget Division, please complete the Online Employment Application at https://www.budget.ny.gov/resume/ and select “Transportation” in the Professional Interests section. Applications are held in the Division’s resume database for six months, after which candidates may reapply to be considered for future opportunities.
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