Review Vacancy
TitleRef #21-58 - Budget Examiner - State Operations Team - EDU
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $59038 to $73259 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, written, and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; the ability to handle multiple competing assignments; demonstrate an attention to detail; and be able to work well both independently and within a team environment.
Duties Description The Education and Arts Unit is recruiting a candidate to be part of the team responsible for analyzing, developing, and administering the budgets for the State Education Department (SED), the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), and the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC).
Responsibilities of the Budget Examiner on the State Operations Team would include, but are not limited to:
• Analyzing and developing policy and fiscal recommendations related to State support for the arts, financial aid programs for students at both public and private colleges, capital projects funding programs for SED and NYSCA, and all other education programs outside of pre-kindergarten through grade twelve;
• Overseeing the implementation of Enacted Budget initiatives and programs;
• Assisting in the development and review of a variety of budget-related products;
• Evaluating, analyzing, and preparing formal recommendations on proposed legislation;
• Tracking and projecting revenues, disbursements, and staffing levels against expenditure and personnel plans; and
• Monitoring program spending activities, ensuring that the State’s Financial Plan objectives are achieved, and updating the State’s Financial Plan.
This assignment provides broad exposure to complex and high-profile State, federal and local issues related to arts and education funding and policy. The successful candidate will interact and work closely with other Division and State agency staff.
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 "Higher Education on the Professional Interests and Skills page.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address personnel@budget.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Division of the Budget
State Capitol
Notes on ApplyingTo 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 "Higher Education" on the Professional Interests and Skills page.