BUDGET ANALYST

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

The Budget Analyst will serve in the Expense Budget Unit within the Division of Budget and Capital Program Management. The unit is responsible for managing the agency's $1.5 billion annual operating budget split between Personal Services (PS) and Other Than Personal Services (OTPS). Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Analyst will perform oversight and technical assistance with funding and budgeting of DOT community-based programs such as Vision Zero Media, Open Dining, Summer Streets, and Car-Free Earth Day. Responsibilities will also include developing and evaluating Financial Plan proposals designed to help balance the budget and reducing costs for such programs; reviewing and updating budgets for assigned divisions/units directly involved in the implementation of community initiatives including Policy, Safety Education, Customer Service, Art, and Resiliency; serving as a liaison between the budget unit and divisions to ensure funding for programs; identifying funding for unanticipated needs; and performing critical technical budget exercises related to fiscal year close. As part of this work assignment, the Budget Analyst will work with the Capital and Expense Budget Office as well as division staff in presenting summary briefing materials for Executive and Expense Budget Directors. Minimum Qualifications High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr New York City Department of Transportation