Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator 1 - 22214

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Nutrition - Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs

Riverview Center, 150 Broadway, Suite 600

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Job Specifics

Duties Description This Health Program Administrator 1 (HPA1) position is located in the Division of Nutrition (DON), Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs (BSFP), Fiscal Management Section (FMS), State Operations Unit. The FMS is responsible for fiscal oversight and management of the New York State (NYS) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Currently, the NYS WIC program serves a monthly caseload of approximately 450,000 participants through 85 local WIC agency grant contracts valued at $152 million. The incumbent will assist an HPA2 with oversight of the State Operations Unit and provide leadership and supervision of the staff who perform the various functions of the Purchasing Team, which include oversight of procurement card usage and reconciliation; processing accounts payable transactions; monitoring Purchase Requisition processes; and facilitating procurement processes for commodities, services, and technology; and temporary staff recruitments.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Program Administrator 1, Grade 23.

Transfer: Current New York State employee with one or mor more years of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above Grade 21 and eligible to transfer to a Health Program Administrator 1, Grade 23 under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the New York State Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have experience with the Statewide Financial System, administration of a large Federal grant. They should be able to interpret federal and State regulations, and initiate, develop, and execute multiple program-specific procurements. These may include Request for Proposals, Requests for Applications, and Invitations for Bids.

Familiarity with State purchasing policies and procedures, as well as experience in developing and implementing program policies and procedures is important. Candidates should also possess strong analytical skills and have prior supervisory experience. Additional preferred experience includes advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including Macros, advanced Pivot Table techniques and other advanced functions used to analyze data and improve workflow. Excellent organizational skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Additional Comments Full-time, Contingent permanent, competitive position.

Transfer candidates may be asked for the last four digits of their social security number to verify eligibility.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, GV/HPA1/22214/DON

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference GV/HPA1/22214/DON included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, GV/HPA1/22214/DON, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.