Budget Analyst II

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Financial Services

Job Classification Title

Budget Analyst II (NS)

Position Number

60036030

Grade

NC16

About Us

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to provide budgetary guidance and consultation to assigned divisions and senior management. Position interprets legislation and budgetary policy, formulates continuation and expansion budgets, reviews and approves budget revision requests, provides analysis for management and division staff, Fiscal Research and Office of State Budget and Management. Responds to above entities for request for information.

Other Key Responsibilities:

Ensure all assigned budgets are properly certified and revised.

Interpret, analyze and report on-going budget operations and make recommendations to the Budget Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

Assist with the preparation of the continuation budgets and the review of the expansion budgets.

Contract review and decision.

Review and analyze the utilization of federal revenues.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruiting Range: $57,983.00 - $74,365.00

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM on August 24, 2026

Management Preferences:

• Experience utilizing a State, Federal and/or Local Government budget/fund system.
• Experience monitoring, approving, and/or certifying state, local and/or federal budgets.

* This is a REPOST of position 60036030. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. *

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This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field, from an accredited institution and four years of experience preferably including experience in accounting or budgeting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Malik Akim Ragler

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]