Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/17/16
Applications Due: 11/01/16
Vacancy ID: 33775
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleProgram Operations Specialist 1
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53339 to $67827 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
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? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address OPWDD - Division of Person Centered Supports, Home & Community Living
44 Holland Ave.
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12229
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Qualifications:
Must be reachable on the current eligible list for Program Operations Specialist 1.
OR
Transfer Qualifications:
Candidate must be eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 and 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
To be eligible to:
• Transfer under Section 52.6, candidates must have at least one year of permanent, competitive service in a qualifying title allocated to a grade 16 or higher.
• Transfer under Section 70.1, candidates must have one year or more of permanent or contingent/permanent service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Note: Under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two (2) consecutive upward Section 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening list appointment. Appointment will be contingent upon completion of a fingerprint background check before an official appointment offer can be made.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has an immediate need for two Program Operation Specialist 1 positions to assist with the development, coordination, and implementation of activities necessary for OPWDD to achieve compliance with new Home Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings federal regulations and with OPWDD's HCBS Settings Transition Plan, particularly the heightened scrutiny requirements of the federal rule. Responsibilities of the POS 1 may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Develop/maintain/revise/monitor the HCBS settings Toolkit on OPWDD’s website.
• Provide technical assistance to providers on the evidence package, analyze evidence materials, and make presentations to senior leadership with recommendations in order to facilitate the public input process for each setting.
• Review and analyze Division Quality Improvement (DQI) site review information against materials submitted by the provider to identify any areas where revisions or further information is needed and follow up with provider agencies to obtain additional information timely.
• Organize and package each heightened scrutiny setting’s materials to best reflect that the setting is eligible for HCBS funding and enter necessary information into data systems and facilitate the public input process.
• Research, develop, draft and implement consistent policies and practices related to HCBS settings statewide in accordance with federal regulations, guidance and the Transition Plan.
• Analyze current regulations and develop new regulations, pertaining to HCBS waiver; develop guidance documents and communication materials for stakeholders; make recommendations and write “white papers”, etc.
• Develop training, formulate projects, disseminate information, respond to inquiries, prepare correspondence, and provide information on HCBS settings and related topics. This includes coordination and presentation of webinars, videoconferences, provider meetings, etc. as assigned.
• Collect, analyze, and compile data from various sources as needed to inform decision making on HCBS settings policies and practices and quality improvement initiatives.
Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name M. Cengiz Saka
Telephone 518-473-9689
Fax 518-474-9902
Email Address opwdd.sm.human.resources@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street OPWDD Personnel Office
44 Holland Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12229
Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and résumé (to verify transferability candidates will need to provide their social security number) by November 1, 2016. Please reference the above EOA #2016-339 in all correspondence.
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