NY HELP No

Agency Budget, Division of

Title Budget and Policy Analyst - Mental Hygiene Unit - Ref #24-22

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary Grade NS

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

Salary Range From $55006 to $65164 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? Yes

County Albany

Street Address NYS Division of the Budget

State Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

Minimum Qualifications DOB seeks candidates who have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as outstanding written and oral communication abilities. Most candidates join our team through the Budget Fellow career track, which does not require a civil service exam. Starting salaries are based on education and experience:Budget Fellow I: Salary of $55,006. Requires a Bachelor’s degree.Budget Fellow II: Salary of $60,231. Requires a Master’s degree; OR, a Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience.Budget Fellow III: Salary of $65,164. Requires a Doctoral degree; OR, a Master’s degree and one year of relevant experience; OR, a Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience; OR, a Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional experience including one year of relevant experience.Qualification/Skills:• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.• Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and other Microsoft applications.• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills.• Can communicate clearly and concisely.The ideal candidate will have analytic ability and a willingness to learn. Key skills for this role include objectivity, flexibility, and adaptability. Mandatory overtime may be required.

Duties Description Advance your career in government finance, management, and public policy at the New York State Division of the Budget (DOB)! DOB develops, negotiates, and implements one of the largest government budgets in the country, which provides the fiscal roadmap for State programs, policies, and services.We are seeking motivated analysts and critical thinkers to join our team. DOB analysts rely on their skills for creative problem solving, attention to detail, and comprehensive communication to respond to emerging challenges, identify and develop solutions, and ensure the fiscal health of the State.The Mental Hygiene Unit is recruiting a candidate to be part of the team responsible for the development, negotiation, and execution of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) budget. OASAS provides services and support for over 731,000 New Yorkers with substance use disorder or problem gambling. The successful candidate will assist in the management of the OASAS local assistance budget, with a major focus on monitoring the revenue and spending of the Opioid Settlement Fund (OSF). Budget and Policy Analysts at DOB are typically involved in:• Developing in-depth knowledge of program areas, including detailed analysis of broader trends (e.g trends in the policy area, budgetary and spending trends, economic trends and implications, etc.), potential impacts on program operations, and collaborating with counterparts to understand agency and program operations, issues, and challenges.• Drafting recommendations and materials to guide decision-making, including articulating nuanced issues, illustrating trends and projections, and synthesizing data.• Managing the State’s Financial Plan including by projecting and monitoring spending trends, identifying challenges, and working with counterparts to mitigate fiscal risks. • Analyzing and developing policy and fiscal recommendations related to OASAS local assistance programs.• Actively tracking revenue and disbursements for the OSF, ensuring compliance with settlement agreements, applicable State, and federal laws, and OSF Advisory Board recommendations.

Additional Comments Benefits of Working at DOBLearn about DOB’s benefits: including health and wellness perks; work-life balance programs; and learning and development opportunities at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/benefits.html. Experience of Working at DOBEntry level analysts benefit from the knowledge and mentoring of seasoned staff while learning policy development and implementation. For more on what it’s like to work at DOB, check out DOB’s Employment video series at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gsKdZygUK0&list=PLufcnyU1MNS0gYG5VHTwwo4XgYxX8on_6.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 “Budget Fellow” as the Title Applying For and select “Mental Health” in the Professional Interests section. Applications are held in DOB’s resume database for three months, after which candidates may reapply to be considered for future opportunities.If you require assistance in applying for employment with the New York State Division of the Budget, or if you have any questions about working for the Division, please contact CareerOpportunities@budget.ny.gov.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERThe Division of the Budget is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.We are happy to provide religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to Accessibility@budget.ny.gov. Executive Order 161Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

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Name The DOB Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax 518-486-5617

Email Address CareerOpportunities@budget.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Division of the Budget

State Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

Notes on Applying 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 “Budget Fellow” as the Title Applying For and select “Mental Health” in the Professional Interests section. Applications are held in DOB’s resume database for three months, after which candidates may reapply to be considered for future opportunities.If you require assistance in applying for employment with the New York State Division of the Budget, or if you have any questions about working for the Division, please contact CareerOpportunities@budget.ny.gov.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERThe Division of the Budget is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.We are happy to provide religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to Accessibility@budget.ny.gov. Executive Order 161Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.