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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/18/16

Applications Due10/31/16

Vacancy ID33800

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator - 22293

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $53339 to $67827 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 Nutrition, Bureau of Special Investigations

Riverview Center

City Menands

StateNY

Zip Code12204

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 progressively responsible professional work experience in the administrative support of an investigative office with excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills and a strong command of prioritization that supports efficient office operations. Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.

Duties Description The Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) is an investigative office within the New York State Department of Health’s Division of Nutrition. This position will have responsibilities related to reviewing vendor applications for participation in the New York State Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Responsibilities include: new vendor background checks, assist with field investigations and preparations for hearings, review WIC vendor application documents and contracts to ensure completeness, communicate with Vendor Management Agencies (VMA) regarding incomplete applications; verify the validity of Food Stamp Authorization Numbers; ensure that the vendor applicant is in compliance with other State Agencies; perform credit checks; perform paraprofessional duties and provide programmatic, technical, and investigative assistance to management, supervisory personnel and field staff. Research other sources of information for investigative purposes and technical support in the form of internet searches.

Additional Comments 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/22293

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-486-1812

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217 Corning Tower

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, EGB/HPA/22293 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/22293 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

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