Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleResources & Reimbursement Program Development Specialist 1 OR Trainee
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address OPWDD - Data Management & Performance Metrics – Fiscal Reporting & Data Analysis
44 Holland Ave.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or non-competitive 55-b/55-c service as a Resources & Reimbursement Program Development Specialist 1, OR be in a title SG-16 or above eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, OR be reachable on the Civil Service eligible lists (PATT or PCO). Candidates with at least one year of permanent competitive service in a title allocated to G-11 or higher and who have standing on the PCO eligible list or Bachelor’s degree and are active on the PATT eligible list, may be eligible for transfer to the Trainee level under the provisions of Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Salary range above applies to candidates appointed to Resources & Reimbursement Program Development Specialist 1, SG-18. Candidates hired into the traineeship will be advanced to the Resources & Reimbursement Program Development Specialist 1 title upon the successful completion of the two-year traineeship.
Candidates eligible for consideration under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities, pursuant to Section 55-b/c of the Civil Service Law, will also be considered. Individuals certified eligible for the 55-b/55-c program must possess a bachelor’s degree to meet the education qualifications for the traineeship. Please provide a copy of your letter of eligibility and a copy of your unofficial transcript with your response.
Preferred Qualifications:
An understanding of generally-accepted accounting principles;
A knowledge of OPWDD self-determination policies;
Proficiency in Excel, SharePoint and Oracle.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Resources & Reimbursement Program Development Specialist 1 is required in the Self-Determination and Consolidated Fiscal Reporting (CFR) Unit, which is responsible for the review and monitoring of budgets for individuals who have requested self-determination funding. Additionally, the unit oversees the development, collection and desk audit review of Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) documents and disseminates information reported on the CFR. The CFR is the primary cost-reporting document for four state agencies, including OPWDD.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Resource & Reimbursement Program Development Specialist 1 the responsibilities of the incumbent may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Review self-determination budgets to determine if they fall within established guidelines;
• Work as a liaison with the DDROs; assist with training of OPWDD staff, brokers, and fiscal intermediaries;
• Develop templates used for self-determination start-up proposals and budgets;
• Handle the distribution of finalized reports (initial as well as supplemental);
• Provide support to all appropriate OPWDD budget and policy staff and other stakeholders.
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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.
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