Review Vacancy
TitleDeputy Director of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Health Program Director 1)
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually
Duties Description The Health Program Director 1 (HPD1) will serve as the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement and will be responsible for administration and oversight of the following programs: New York State’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, Official Prescription Program, Electronic Prescribing, Prescriber Education and Electronic Health Records Integration. The HPD1 will provide supervisory oversight for: BNE’s program units, policy initiatives and activities; administration and public health initiatives; data collection and analysis; regulatory compliance; licensing and drug disposal and risk assessment program (internal controls). Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversight of development and implementation of new Bureau programs, regulatory changes, grant activities, Executive Correspondence Unit responses, and Freedom of Information Law Requests and Responses; oversight of the Bureau budget, including the development and submission of expenditure plans, oversight of purchasing including final approval of purchases, tracking of Bureau disbursements and timely payment of all invoices; develop and review all communications for grammar, accuracy, and clarity for internal and external customers; liaison with Department administrative and human resources staff relative to the hiring process, as well as the onboarding of new staff and setting appropriate systems access permissions; liaison with, including outreach and educational presentations to, the pharmacy and practitioner communities, professional organizations, and State and federal organizations.
Minimum Qualifications Eleven years of professional experience, of which two years must
have included managerial responsibility for a major health-related program, or a major administrative function for a large health-related organization.
Substitution: a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of the professional experience
Preferred Qualifications: A licensed pharmacist in good standing in the State of New York; have experience in administering a state prescription drug monitoring program or working in a state controlled substance authority; a strong background in legislative/regulatory processes including interpretation, development and implementation of regulations and laws, especially as they relate to medical and pharmacy practice; strong analytical skills and both legislative and technical knowledge relating to pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical and medical studies, controlled substances, and data; excellent communication and presentation skills, including development and drafting of internal and external documents, correspondence and appropriate interpretation and presentation of data; excellent interpersonal skills, strong project management skills, be highly organized, and demonstrate the ability to interface with many different levels of internal staff, Department executive staff, other agencies, and external interested parties; the ability to develop program requirements and assist in the implementation of IT programs that support Bureau initiatives; have experience in supervising various levels of employees, and managing contracts and contract staff; have strong computer skills in Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Additional Comments This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
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
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Name Human Resources Management Group
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
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 LD/HPD1/51498 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, LD/HPD1/51498, 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.