Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Program Administrator - 22216 and 22059 (2 positions)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53339 to $67827 Annually
Street Address Division of Nutrition, Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs, Food Delivery and Vendor Management Section
Riverview Center
Minimum Qualifications Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (HPA) G18; OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at or above G18 and eligible to transfer to HPA G18 under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in an administrative traineeship and eligible to transfer to an HPA traineeship under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at or above G13 and eligible to transfer to HPA Trainee 1 under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law; OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Senior Accountant G18 and eligible to transfer to HPA Trainee 2 under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law; OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at or above G11 and eligible to transfer to HPA Trainee 1 under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate would have the ability to effectively work in a fast paced office and prioritize multiple assignments. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint).
Duties Description The Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs (BSFP), Food Delivery and Vendor Management Section (FDVMS) is currently recruiting to fill two (2) vacant Health Program Administrator positions. These positions are located in the New York State Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The FDVMS is responsible for all WIC food and vendor management activities including but not limited to identification of approved WIC foods, food card development, vendor applications, monitoring access to meet participant needs, and WIC banking activities including the conversion of WIC paper checks to an electronic benefits card by 2020.
These HPA positions will be responsible for the interpretation of Federal regulations and program policies related to the WIC Program, acting as a liaison with WIC vendors, contractors, professional associations and various WIC Stakeholders. They will participate and/or lead teams for ongoing projects within the Section and Bureau-wide work groups related to the implementation of NYWIC, the program’s new web-based automated system and eWIC, WICs new electronic benefits card process. The incumbents will assist with creating and revising vendor policies and procedures to align with NYWIC/eWIC processes; review and analyze data in accordance with federal cost containment guidelines and prepare written and verbal communication for various target audiences, prepare written materials that may include memos, training material, PowerPoint presentations, Communiqués, and WIC Watch articles. Verbal communication may include technical assistance and conducting presentations.
Additional Comments Permanent or contingent-permanent, full-time. Occasional Statewide 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 - EGB/HPA/22216-22059
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217 Corning Tower
Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, EGB/HPA/22216-22059, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov with Reference Code EGB/HPA/22216-22059 included in the subject line. *Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes accepted until October 31, 2016.