Senior Budgeting Analyst/Budgeting Analyst Trainee, Central Office;

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill one Senior Budgeting Analyst / Budgeting Analyst Trainee position in the New York City Field Office (NYCFO). The incumbent will assist in providing technical budget and fiscal assistance to County Departments of Mental Health and to the not-for-profit community who receive State Aid for community-based mental health programs. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist in the review and approval of agency and county budget documentation.

Assist in the review and approval of direct contracts between OMH and community providers in the New York City Region.

Monitor the development of new OMH initiatives to assure adherence to established program and financial deliverables.

Evaluate available data to determine the fiscal impact of OMH initiatives.

Provide technical assistance for counties and providers related to fiscal issues and contracting requirements.

Assist in the coordination of Field Office administrative operations including but not limited to budget implementation and the preparation of the Field Office's annual spending plan.


Assist in reviewing budgets to determine fiscal viability for PAR applications from community licensed program providers.


Assist in reviewing provider requests in OMH Mental Health Provider Database.


Conduct special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive HELPS:

Trainee 1: Four years of experience in budget estimation, justification, and expenditure control functions. OR

Trainee 2: Five years of experience in budget estimation, justification, and expenditure control functions. OR

Senior Budgeting Analyst: Six years of experience in budget estimation, justification, and expenditure control functions. (An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field may substitute for six years of experience.)

Transfer:

In order to be eligible for transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service as a Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1, Budgeting Analyst Trainee 2, or Senior Budgeting Analyst and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

55b/c:

Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law AND meet the Non-Competitive HELPS minimum qualifications above. Please provide a copy of your eligibility letter with your response.

Additional Comments The salary listed applies to candidates appointed to Senior Budgeting Analyst, SG-18. The salary for candidates appointed to Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1 starts at $53,764 and, for current New York State employees, is based on the candidate's salary at the time of hire.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of NY HELPS, this title maybe 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.


At a future date, it is expected that 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Emily White


Telephone


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Address

Street NYS Office of Mental Health


44 Holland Avenue


City Albany


State NY


Zip Code 12229


Notes on Applying To be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #217455 in the subject line of your email when applying.


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