Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleProgram Operations Specialist 4
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $92498 to $113285 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Qualifications:
Must be reachable on the current eligible list for Program Operations Specialist 4 or eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 and 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
To be eligible to:
• Transfer under Section 52.6, candidates must have at least one year of permanent, competitive service in a qualifying title allocated to a grade 27 or higher.
• Transfer under Section 70.1, candidates must have one year or more of permanent or contingent/permanent service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description The incumbent of this position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following activities:
• Create a framework for the development of policy and program standards for the identified programs under development including self-direction service options, START crisis prevention and response model, and the CAS implementation;
• Provide oversight, supervision and editing of regulation, policy, guidance and communication materials;
• Provide leadership in coordination with the Program Development Bureau Director on the various initiatives, including development of data reporting systems initiatives managed by the Bureau;
• Provide leadership within the Program Development Bureau and represent the Agency with state executive leadership and with outside advocacy and provider groups;
• Provide technical leadership throughout Agency as it implements required Conflict Free Case Management and Person Centered care delivery;
• Develop program evaluation strategies pertaining to Program Development Bureau;
• Oversee adherence to state policies and standards related to Agency mission and goals;
• Assume the statewide responsibility for the initiatives identified above as all the initiatives will be implemented statewide over the next several years.
• Supervise five units: NY Start, CAS Statewide Assessment, Self-Directed Services, Care Coordination, Person-Centered Practices/Grant Coordination; 15 bureau staff and provide additional oversight and technical assistance to over 50 regional liaisons from the program and policy compliance perspective.
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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address opwdd.sm.human.resources@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
44 Holland Avenue
Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications (to verify transferability candidates will need to provide their social security number) and résumé by August 10, 2016. Please reference the above EOA 2016-269 in all correspondence.