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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/24/15

Applications Due08/24/15

Vacancy ID22549

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAgency Program Aide

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade13

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42555 to $51830 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Division of Epidemiology, Bureau of Immunization

Room 678, Corning Tower, ESP

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Minimum Qualifications NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as an Agency Program Aide (G13) OR NYS employee with one year or more permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at or above a G11 and eligible for 70.1 transfer under NYS Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate would have proficiency using personal computers, including experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook). Excellent written and oral communication skills, including telephone skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple and diverse tasks in a busy office environment. Proofreading skills and attention to detail.

Duties Description Under the direction of a Public Health Representative 3 within the Bureau of Immunization, the Agency Program Aide will perform a variety of administrative functions related to the operation of the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS) and will be part of a team ensuring compliance with program requirements related to NYSIIS. Duties will include: oversee and provide assistance to health care providers, schools and camps in establishing Health Commerce Accounts (HCS) accounts as necessary and triage inquiries related to HCS accounts to appropriate resources; assist providers in establishing NYSIIS user accounts for individuals and respond to any related inquiries; assist in the roll-out of, and logistics for, Department of Health sponsored NYSIIS trainings, user meetings and stakeholder meetings; assist in the development and distribution of NYSIIS related educational and training materials; perform fiscal activities for NYSIIS, including procurement, purchasing, and processing and tracking of contractor payments; and assist with staffing and recruitment activities.

Additional Comments Permanent, full-time. Occasional travel, including overnights and travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation is required.

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

Name Human Resources Management Group, DJA/APA/22902

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 ApplyingIf you are a NYS Employee, submit your resume to the Human Resources Management Group, DJA/APA/22902, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, or by fax to (518) 473-3395 with a subject line, DJA/APA/22902. Applications will be accepted until August 24, 2015.

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