Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/24/18
Applications Due: 10/08/18
Vacancy ID: 60141
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyBudget, Division of
TitleBudget Examiner, Ref. #18-35 - Economics and Revene
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $56745 to $70415 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
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
Location
County Albany
Street Address NYS Division of the Budget
State Capitol
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12224
Job Specifics
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.
Applicants must possess proficiency in quantitative analysis; have strong written and verbal communication skills; and have an understanding of introductory-level economics. Candidates must be well-versed in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with econometrics and/or SAS is preferred, but not required.
Duties Description The incumbent will operate within a two-person team that provides analysis of matters related to the Personal Income Tax (PIT). The team is responsible for revenue receipts tracking; providing revenue forecasts through a variety of quantitative methods; and analysis of active and potential legislation.
Responsibilities of the Budget Fellow for the Personal Income Tax Team would include, but are not limited to:
• Monitoring and producing high-frequency data reports of receipts/disbursements from withholding, estimated payments, final returns, delinquent collections, and refund payments;
• Projecting Financial Plan cash flow variances and identifying risks to the Plan;
• Contributing to the production of PIT revenue forecasts based on inherited economic variable forecasts, knowledge of collections trends, variation in business day timing, upcoming of tax law and administrative changes, and legislative proposals;
• Presentation of quantitative data analysis in a group setting through the use of tables and graphs;
• Analyzing programmatic implications of legislation and developing related cost estimates, including timing of the effects on the Financial Plan;
• Researching tax actions taken by other states and the Federal Government, and providing analysis of the ramifications on New York State taxpayers and revenues;
• Assisting in the development of Executive Budget proposals; and
• Providing production support for quarterly and annual Division publications.
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 "Revenue/Tax" in the Professional Interests Section.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
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 ApplyingPlease apply via the Division's online employment application at: https://www.budget.ny.gov/resume/ and select "Revenue/Tax" in the Professional Interests Section.
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