Working at the Budget DivisionFor more than 80 years, the New York State Division of the Budget has been the primary fiscal advisor to the Governor, developing, negotiating and implementing one of the largest government budgets in the country. Encompassing criminal justice, economic development, education, energy, environment, healthcare, homeland security, housing, human services, mental health, transportation, and other public policy areas, work at the Division of the Budget is high-impact public service.
Training can be provided to interns who have not previously participated in an eligible internship program, and who are not current or former employees of the business. The business entity must have fewer than 100 employees, and interns cannot comprise more than 50% of the workforce, or displace regular employees.
The Division is synonymous with challenge, opportunity, responsibility, and quality.We are located in, which has grown over the past four centuries from a small Dutch settlement on the Hudson River to New York State’s capital city. – the historic centerpiece of New York State – is home to the Budget Division.The Division’s budget examination staff must be able to demonstrate clear thinking, strong writing, and insightful analysis, all in a fast-paced environment. In developing, negotiating, and implementing the annual Executive Budget, budget examiners:. Analyze State agency fiscal operations. Develop budgetary and policy recommendations.
Evaluate proposed legislation. Negotiate with legislative staff. Monitor revenue and expenditures. Manage Federal, state and local government relations.When filling, the Division looks for candidates who have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as outstanding written and oral communication abilities. College graduates new to New York State government may apply to join our ranks as Budget Fellows. Experienced New York State government staff may be eligible for our Budget Examiner title series.
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InternshipsThe Division of the Budget offers paid hourly internship positions (hourly rate dependent on education level), usually on a part-time schedule. To apply for one or more of these positions, please complete the, and select “Internship.” Current internship opportunities include:. (PDF). (PDF)Summer 2019 Internship OpportunitiesThe Division of the Budget is offering a variety of Summer 2019 Internship opportunities. Please visit the link(s) below for details on specific opportunities currently available.
We expect to post additional Summer Internship opportunities as the season approaches. (PDF)Budget FellowsThe Division invites outstanding college graduates with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree to join our ranks as Budget Fellows. Starting salaries depend upon level or education and type of work experience, and annual salary increases are dependent on satisfactory performance:. Budget Fellow I: $48,858. A Bachelor’s degree.
Advances to Budget Fellow II after one (1) year of satisfactory service. Budget Fellow II: $53,500. 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 a directly-related policy area or one (1) year in public administration. Advances to Budget Fellow III after one year of satisfactory service. Budget Fellow III: $57,880.
A Doctoral degree as specified for a Budget Fellow II; or 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 a directly-related policy area or in public administration; or, a Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional work experience including one (1) year in a directly-related policy area or in public administration. Eligible for annual salary increases based on performance.The Division does not hire individuals who require sponsorship for employment.
State Agency TransfersThe Division also hires professionals who began their careers in other New York State agencies.