Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/20/26
Applications Due: 11/04/26
Vacancy ID: 227359
Position Information
NY HELPSNo
55-b/c EligibleNo
AgencyMedicaid Inspector General, NYS Office of the
TitleAdministrative Specialist 2
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade23
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $90582 to $114585 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
InternshipNo
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address 800 North Pearl Street
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12204
Job Specifics
Duties Description Reporting to the Deputy Medicaid Inspector General (DMIG) of the Division of Medicaid Audit (DMA), the duties of the incumbent will include, but not be limited to:
• Supervise and manage DMA administrative support staff in the six regional offices and Albany. Periodic travel to the regional offices will be necessary.
• Establish standards for all audit administrative staff and ensure that consistency in policies and processes across the entire division.
• Coordinate administrative activities, including coordination and frequent contact with the Executive Chamber, Division of the Budget and other state, federal and municipal agency stakeholder staff for the purpose of scheduling and communication to support the DMIG and Assistant Medicaid Inspector General (AMIG) for DMA and provide support to Executive level staff when needed.
• Work independently, utilize sound judgement, prioritize tasks, and support DMA responsibilities.
• Schedule meetings and maintain calendars.
• Make travel arrangements and prepare expense reports.
• Maintain confidential files and communications.
• Provide professional and confidential support to the DMIG and AMIG for DMA.
• Provide supervision of clerical staff.
• Serve as liaison with HR to meet monthly to discuss the staffing needs of DMA. This may include tracking: Requests for Fill vacancies (PARS), open recruitments, posting and canvassing closing dates and nominations.
• Serve as a liaison with the Bureau of Operations in the Division of Administration to work with ITS to meet equipment needs, spacing needs and assist with on-boarding and off-boarding DMA employees.
Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for appointment, candidates must be reachable on the promotional list for Administrative Specialist 2 or be a current New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent services in a title deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Melissa H
Telephone
Fax
Email Address recruitment@omig.ny.gov
Address
Street 800 North Pearl St.
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12204
Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications by email to Recruitment@omig.ny.gov or by fax to (518) 408-0395. Indicate the VACANCY ID #227359, AND the title - Administrative Spec 2/DMA in the subject heading.
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The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage those with unique backgrounds and contributions such as education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs to apply.
We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to RARequest@omig.ny.gov. (41338)
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