Review Vacancy
TitleBudget Fellow, Ref. #17-37 - Homeland Security
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $46496 to $55082 Annually
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: $46,495 - A Bachelor’s degree. Advances to Budget Fellow II after one (1) year of satisfactory service.
• Budget Fellow II: $50,914 – 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 public administration. Advances to Budget Fellow III after one year of satisfactory service.
• Budget Fellow III: $55,082 – 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 public administration; or, a Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional work experience including one (1) year of public administration. Eligible for annual salary increases based on performance.
The successful candidate will possess superior analytical skills and a strong ability to work well independently. Proficiency with technical budgeting issues is a plus. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to:
• Develop and defend programmatic budget recommendations;
• Independently evaluate complex proposals and identify the core fiscal and programmatic issues;
• Write clearly and prepare effective presentations suitable for senior management;
• Identify and solve problems;
• Think creatively and strategically; and
• Work closely and cooperatively with colleagues in other units and in State agencies.
Duties Description This position has primary responsibility for all aspects of budgeting for the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA). This position will offer the successful candidate experience in a broad range of issues, including:
• Participating in the development and implementation of gubernatorial initiatives, including the creation of a Cyber Incident Response Team and a Transportation Security Training Program for civilian employees at major New York airports.
• Monitoring Federal Emergency Management Agency grants (homeland security and natural or man-made disasters), and the coordination of other State and Federal resources.
• Planning for capital projects and financing, primarily aimed at maintaining a statewide network of armories that support the National Guard as well as the continued development of the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany, NY.
• Participating in the development and implementation of grants for local communication projects designed to bring about interoperability for first responders.
• Tracking and analyzing the mobilization of National Guard members in response to homeland security alerts or declared disasters.
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 "Homeland Security" in the Professional Interests and Skills section.
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