Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator / Trainee (NY HELPS) - 10351

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

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 10%

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 Family Health / Bureau of Perinatal, Reproductive, and Sexual Health

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position is located in the Bureau of Perinatal, Reproductive, and Sexual Health’s Perinatal Regionalization Unit. In addition to unit and bureau leadership, this position will work with the Division of Family Health’s Medical Director and the Bureau of Data Analytics, Research, and Evaluation. The successful applicant will support the Program Coordinator of the Maternal Mortality Review Initiative. In this role, the incumbent will assist with the coordination and facilitation of the NYS Maternal Mortality Review Board and Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Advisory Council meetings, including preparing agendas, presentations, and other meeting materials. Additionally, they will assist in program and fiscal management of any subcontracts associated with the program, and assist in drafting grant applications, reports and other documents related to the program. Travel, including overnight travel and travel to areas inaccessible by public transportation may be required as part of this position.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS:
HPA 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.

HPA 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.

HPA (Grade 18): 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.

Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G-18); OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer.

Preferred Qualifications: An advanced degree (Masters/Doctoral) in public health, public administration, or similar fields of study; or a post-graduate certificate in maternal and child health, health disparities, or other similar public health public policy certificate. At least 1 year of work or volunteer experience in the field of maternal/infant health, and/or experience working and coordinating/liaising with advisory bodies. Experience working with a diverse group of professionals, including clinicians, community-based providers, and community members. Excellent organizational and time/task management skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Additional Comments Full-time, permanent position. Transfer candidates may be asked for the last four digits of their social security number to verify eligibility.

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

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

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, MR/HPA/10351/DFH

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

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 MR/HPA/10351/DFH included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MR/HPA/10351/DFH, 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.