Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 09/14/26
Applications Due: 09/28/26
Vacancy ID: 223811

Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing) (NY HELPS) - 46980

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade22

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

Salary RangeFrom $113178 to $124230 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

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 Erie

Street Address Office of Aging and Long-Term Care Center for Home and Community Bases Services

584 Delaware Avenue

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code11722

Job Specifics

Duties Description The individuals hired for these positions will form teams to provide oversight of the implementation of Licensed Home Care Services Agencies’ plans of correction with off-site review as well as on-site follow-up visits. The work of these staff will begin with identification of LHCSAs with a high number of deficiencies and/or a need for an acceptable Plan of Correction or with a referral from a bureau in the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care or the Office of Health Insurance Programs. Once a referral is received, these staff will provide an additional level of oversight of the implementation of an approved LHCSA Plan of Correction. These teams will also coordinate with the Office of Health Insurance Programs, the Centralized Complaint Intake Unit, the Criminal History Record Check Bureau, the Bureau of Professional Credentialling and Training Programs, and the Center for Data Architecture, Intelligence and Support to provide an in dept and well-rounded report of compliance across the Department of Health with respect to Licensed Home Care Services Agencies. In addition, other duties and special projects will be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service as a Health Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing) and able to meet the below minimum qualifications.

Non-Competitive Candidates: Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and three years of post-licensure, specialized professional administrative or professional clinical experience.

Substitution: a bachelor's degree in nursing can substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master's degree in nursing can substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to actively participate on an interdisciplinary team, accept constructive criticism, and display constant professionalism as a representative of the Department; excellent interview, observational, and writing skills and the ability to translate collected information into legally defensible reports; Experience with the aged and aging population, especially in the provision of direct patient care as a human services or clinical professional, an ability to appreciate how the aging process affects outcomes, and clinical knowledge and experience with Long Term Care and the aging population; Understanding and use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook as well as SharePoint; Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility and dedication, and Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test certification.

Additional Comments Posted salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at Step 4 and job rate for PS& T Grade 22 ($93,178 - $104,230) plus an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $20,000.

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.

The 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 of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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, MM/HCS3/46980

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 MM/HCS3/46980 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MM/HCS3/46980, 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.