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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/29/25

Applications Due11/12/25

Vacancy ID201523

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator 1 - 51256

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address OPCHSM / Administrative Management Services Group / Grants Management Bureau (GMB)

Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower, 28th Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Duties Description The Health Program Administrator 1 will provide supervisory oversight of the contract management coordination and support to operations within the Office of Primary Care and Health Systems Management (OPCHSM). This position will serve as a Program Lead which includes the oversite of all aspects of grant processing and the Contract Managers associated with that program. The focus for this position includes supervision of the following activities: grant management, contract development, financial management and reimbursement, reporting, and financial analysis. This position will also serve a liaison between the program team and internal/external stakeholders and assist with other duties within AMSG as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Program Administrator 1 (G23)

OR: 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: The preferred candidate will have the following knowledge, experience and skillset:
Knowledge:
- NYS procurement guidelines, policy and procedure.
- Division of Budget guidelines and State Finance Law.
Experience:
- Project Management
- Procurement, Account Payable and Budgeting
- Use of the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and GrantsGateway.
Skillset:
- Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work well with a team and manage multiple competing priorities is required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Comments 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.

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 (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. 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.

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Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street ESP - Corning Tower

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/HPA1/51256 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MM/HPA1/51256, 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.

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