Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator or Trainee (NY HELPS) - 7257

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Vaccine Excellence/Vaccine Programs

Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Health Program Administrator (HPA) will assist providers in resolving problems by interpreting vaccine program guidelines and regulations; provide information; respond to routine correspondence and inquiries; and gathering information as needed. The incumbent will demonstrate their understanding of existing federal and State laws, rules and regulations, requirements, and procedures pertaining to the federal Vaccines for Children (VFC), Program and NYS Vaccines for Adults (VFA), and program to ensure provider compliance. They will also review and process updates to provider’s agreements in the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS).
The HPA will conduct outreach to providers that have not complied with the NYS regulations and requirement; track and process annual provider recertifications or annual review surveys; conduct outreach to providers that have not complied with these requirements; and prepare and contribute to reports, policies, procedures, guidance, trainings, and correspondence concerning program standards for providers. The incumbent will track and process new provider enrollment submissions for participation in the Vaccines for Children, Vaccines for Adults, and special initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent transfer candidates: Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G18); OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to a Health Program Administrator (G18), Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 (NS), or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2 (NS). For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following: website.https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

Public candidates: Active list candidate on the New York State Department of Civil Service’s Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list #26-570 with a score of 100 or higher.

NY HELPS*: To be eligible for a NY HELPS appointment, the candidate must have:

Health Program Administrator Trainee 1: Four years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.

Health Program Administrator Trainee 2: Five years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.

Health Program Administrator: Six years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.

Substitutions for all levels: 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 may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills. They will have a strong background in customer service and working within a team. They will be able to produce a high level of accuracy when working with details and following procedures; the ability to multitask and readily reprioritize tasks; and proficiency using and entering information into online database systems.

Additional Comments One full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent appointment opportunity available.

For additional information about NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/index.cfm

Position may be filled at a trainee level (equated to a 14 or 16) or Grade 18, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate.

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

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

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

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

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3336

Email Address Resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

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 NMH/HPA/7257 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/HPA/7257, 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. Resumes will be accepted until July 15, 2026.