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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/21/16

Applications Due11/07/16

Vacancy ID33934

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAgency Program Aide - 22093

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

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 Nutrition, Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs, Fiscal Management Section

Riverview Center

City Menands

StateNY

Zip Code12204

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 of 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 excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and the Statewide Financial System. Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple assignments.

Duties Description This position is located in the Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs (BSFP) Fiscal Management Section (FMS). BSFP administers the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The FMS is responsible for the fiscal oversight and caseload management of the WIC program. FMS state operations staff are responsible for procuring commodities, services, and technology in accordance with Article 11 of the New York State Finance Law.

The incumbent will provide purchasing guidance and technical assistance to regional office and local agency staff; collect quotes from vendors; obtain justifications and specifications for purchases from program staff; prepare cost reasonableness explanations; create purchase requisitions in the Statewide Financial System (SFS); prepare procurement card requests; ensure Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) goals are being met; and track purchases in the Fiscal Administrative Database. This position is responsible for routing purchases for internal approval and determining if additional approvals are required including but are not limited to: B1184; Plan to Procure (PTP); and/or Buy Desk. Good writing and communication skills are essential.

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

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

Name Human Resources Management Group - EGB/APA/22093

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

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/APA/22093 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/APA/22093 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 November 7, 2016.

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