StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyBudget, Division of

TitleRef #21-69 - Budget Fellow - Economic Development Team - EPU

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%

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: $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 analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; the ability to think creatively and strategically; and the ability to work 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 successful candidate will be a member of the Economic Development and Regulatory Section, which has budgetary responsibility for several Executive programs, State Agencies and Public Authorities. This individual will be a member of a four-person team and responsible for budgetary and grant process oversight for several capital programs and their implementing authorities, including:

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY)
State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM)
Various Legacy Discretionary Capital Programs
Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Program (REDI)

This portfolio contains several discretionary capital funding streams and a mix of operational and research responsibilities. This position will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work on a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of high-profile and often politically-sensitive projects for several categories of grant recipients. The incumbent may also be tasked with special economic development research projects, as needed by the Unit Chief and/or Front Office. Additionally, the candidate may also be exposed to cross-training opportunities for other responsibilities within the Section. Further, this position will be heavily involved in a significant process improvement project to make the Division discretionary capital grant management system more efficient.

Responsibilities of the Budget Fellow on the Economic Development Team would include, but are not limited to:

The individual's assignment will include developing and reviewing budget and programmatic recommendations for discretionary capital programs; aiding with the implementation of enacted budget initiatives; representing the Division in meetings with agency fiscal and program staff; drafting legislation and bill memorandums; tracking grant execution, disbursements, and program effectiveness; 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 “Economic Development” 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.

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 “Economic Development” 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.