BUDGET DIRECTOR, PROGRAM OPERATIONS - NYC Department of Social Services : Job Details

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE

Salary Range: $120,000-128,000

The Office of Budget Administration (OBA) provides fiscal planning and budget oversight for the Department of Social Services / Human Resources Administration and the Department of Homeless Services (the “Agency”). OBA is responsible for the preparation and negotiation of the Agency's four-year expense, revenue and capital budgets and management of the annual budget cycle (Adopted Budget, November Plan, Preliminary Budget, and Executive Budget); identification and analysis of service demand trends, policy directives, legislative changes and other mandates that impact program funding needs; and developing and implementing strategies to maximize the use of existing expense, capital and revenue budget resources. In collaboration with program areas, OBA prepares cost reduction initiatives and reviews program proposals to ensure programs operate within the budget.

The DHS Shelter and Street Programs Unit manages the budgets for DHS Shelter program serving Single Adults, Families with Children, and Adult Families, Street Homelessness, and the Program OTPS budget.

The Office of Budget Administration is recruiting to fill one (1) Administrative Staff Analyst NM-II to function as a Budget Director, Program Operations (DHS Shelter and Street Programs) who will:

Work Location: 4 World Trade Center, New York, NY

Hours/Schedule: 9 to 5

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in 1 above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in 1 above.

Extensive Budget experienceStrong research, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.Strong knowledge of MS Office Skills.Experience reconciling data from FMS using statistical and cost analysis techniques.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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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.

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.