Review Vacancy
TitleBudget Examiner - School Aid, Ref #19-21
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $56745 to $70415 Annually
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.
Qualification/Skills:
The successful candidate 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 a highly motivated individual to be part of the section responsible for budgeting the $28 billion School Aid program, the main source of State support for public elementary and secondary schools.
This position will provide 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
Responsibilities of the Budget Fellow on the School Aid Team would include, but are not limited to:
• 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.
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/ and select "School Aid" on the Professional Interests and Skills page.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
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Email Address personnel@budget.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Division of the Budget
State Capitol
Notes on ApplyingPlease apply via the Division's online employment application at: https://www.budget.ny.gov/resume/ and select "School Aid" in the Professional interests Section.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.