Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 06/01/18
Applications Due: 06/15/18
Vacancy ID: 53832

Position Information

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitlePublic Health Field Services Representative 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $73284 to $92693 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

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? No

Location

County Erie

Street Address Western Regional Office

584 Delaware Avenue

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14202

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer: Current NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Public Health Field Services Representative 2 (G23); OR current NYS Department of Health employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Public Health Representative 4 (G23) and eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Provisional: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as either a Public Health Field Service Representative 1 (G18) or a Public Health Representative 3 (G18).

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in monitoring government contracts, working with stakeholder coalitions, facilitating large groups and/or administration of health programs, and supervision of staff. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills. Strong computer and database skills.

Duties Description Serve as the Western Regional Office immunization staff lead. Tasks include: Perform on-site assessments and inspections of Vaccines for Children (VFC) provider sites in the region, and document visits in an online reporting system; Follow VFC program protocols for corrective actions, including timely notification to Bureau management of serious issues; Supervise, train and manage regional field staff, which includes conducting quality assurance of staff through review of completed site visit documents, and management of regional workload; Conduct contract management and provide technical assistance for local health department (LHD) contractors regarding improving immunization coverage and fostering coalition activities; Train LHDs and healthcare providers on immunization quality improvement processes, the NYS Immunization Information System, vaccine storage and handling, and school immunization requirements; Conduct audits in schools (kindergarten through post-secondary) to monitor compliance with NYS immunization laws; Conduct visits to birthing hospitals to monitor compliance with administration of Hepatitis B post-exposure prophylaxis and to provide education and technical assistance; Assist with monthly and quarterly vaccine spend plans and other VFC initiatives as needed; Assist in follow-up of VFC storage unit temperature excursion reports; Participate in meetings, committees, and trainings within the Bureau of Immunization.

Additional Comments Permanent Transfer or Provisional, Full Time. Routine travel (40%), including overnights and travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation, is required. Provisional appointee must apply for, and be approved to take, the next Public Health Field Service Representative 2 (G23) examination (currently not scheduled) and be immediately appointable from the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, MT/PHFSR2/22888

Telephone (518)486-1812

Fax (518)473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume to Human Resources Management Group, MT/PHFSR2/22888, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code MT/PHFSR2/22888 included in the subject line. Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes accepted until 6/15/18