Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator 1 – 7260

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 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Chronic Disease Prevention, Bureau of Tobacco Control

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Bureau of Tobacco Control administers the state's comprehensive Tobacco Control Program to reduce illness, disability, and death related to commercial tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure, and to alleviate social and economic inequities caused by tobacco use. The program uses an evidence-based, policy-driven, and population-level approach to tobacco control and prevention with a commitment to promote health equity among populations disproportionately?impacted?by tobacco marketing and use.

The Health Program Administrator 1 (HPA1) will play a key role in ensuring alignment of communications and education efforts across the Bureau, Department, and external partners to advance health equity and support statewide tobacco control priorities.

The HPA1 will lead programmatic coordination of communications and education activities implemented through contractors, grantees, and partners, including oversight of related deliverables, reporting, and performance. The position will also oversee professional development activities that address communication and education skills-building, to support training and capacity building for grantees and partners.

Responsibilities include: direct and secondary supervision of staff; coordinating internal and external program communications; supporting development and dissemination of program information, reports, and messaging; maintaining and strengthening partnerships with local health departments and community organizations; and ensuring communications and education activities are informed by data and aligned with evidence-based practices.

The HPA1 will also support program administration functions, including management of communications and education reporting, fiscal coordination, and tracking of relevant activities.

Minimum Qualifications Current NYS DOH employee with permanent of contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Program Administrator 1 (G23), OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above a G21 and deemed eligible for transfer to Health Program Administrator 1 (G23) under Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience with contract and program management, including working with partners/contractors and providing guidance and technical assistance. Experience coordinating public health communications and education initiatives and applying evidence-based, culturally responsive, and health equity-informed approaches. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience working with groups and engaging diverse internal and external partners. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Ability to take initiative, follow through, and carry assignments to completion. Supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Comments Full-time, permanent, competitive appointments. Transfer candidates may be asked for a Social Security Number to verify transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

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

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, EGB/07260/HPA1/DCDP-BTC(C&E)

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 EGB/07260/HPA1/DCDP-BTC(C&E) included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EGB/07260/HPA1/DCDP-BTC(C&E), 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.