Senior Budgeting Analyst / Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1 / 2 (NY HELPS)

New York State Civil ServiceRensselaer, NY, United States

7 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

NY HELP Yes

Agency Children & Family Services, Office of

Title Senior Budgeting Analyst / Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1 / 2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Administrative or General Management

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit M / C - Managerial / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $55005 to $80860 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park - Bureau of Budget Management

52 Washinton Street

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Duties Description This position in the Bureau of Budget Management (BBM) reflects and supports the mission of the Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) to protect the State’s most vulnerable populations, improve the safety and well-being of children, youth and families within their communities. The incumbent will be part of the state operations team which includes a wide range of tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced Team environment. The candidate will be guided to work independently on projects while being supported by BBM management. Under the direction of the Supervising Budgeting Analyst and / or Associate Budgeting Analyst, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the development of the agency Budget Request, review and analysis of legislative proposals and implementation of the Enacted State Budget. The incumbent will learn and be responsible for understanding Federal, and State regulations, laws, policies, and proposals, and for preparing fiscal analyses related to assigned programs.Budget Implementation - The incumbent will perform day-to-day budgeting analyst functions such as reviewing program plans, Requests for Proposals, policy directives, programmatic narratives, Federal and State legislation, allocations, and agreements with other State agencies. Tasks include coordinating with program staff and preparing fiscal analyses.Budget Monitoring - The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring expenditures, preparing fiscal analyses and budget journals, developing cash projections, analyzing Federal and other revenue funding to develop allocation plans, and working with OCFS staff, and other staff, as necessary, to complete assigned tasks.The incumbent will also be tasked with other position appropriate duties, including but not limited to : - Prepare and analyze program spending requests. - Monitor revenue and expenditures related to a variety of program accounts. - Develop account specific cost projections. - Prepare account specific spending reports for internal and external distribution. - Monitor and manage contracts related to specific program accounts. - Maintain spreadsheets. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications Transfer : One year of permanent competitive or 55b / c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 or 52.6 transfer. Open to the Public : This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The minimum qualifications are as follows;Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14) : A bachelor's degree or higherBudgeting Analyst Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16) : A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience in budget estimation, justification, and expenditure control functions. (A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.)Senior Budgeting Analyst, SG-18 : A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in budget estimation, justification, and expenditure control functions. (A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.)This position may be designated 55 b / c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Additional Comments For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. After one year of permanent appointment, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified

Preferred Qualifications : o Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written;o Attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment;o Ability to gather and organize data;o Working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and other related programs; ando Ability to prepare and evaluate expenditure and other reportThe starting salary listed applies to candidates starting as a Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1, equated to a SG-14. The salary for candidates appointed to a Senior Budgeting Analyst SG-18 starts at $65,164. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire.Telecommuting is available for this position; however, it is at the sole discretion of the assigned supervisor and the Bureau of Budget Management when a candidate may be considered. Telecommuting applications will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the OCFS Telecommuting Pilot Program Policy. Free parking is available at the Rensselaer location. Work hours are 9-5 with periodic mandatory overtime during the budget season.Background Investigation Requirements : 1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

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Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - MG

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and / or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.

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