Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleProject Assistant (WIC Shopping Innovation) - 22399

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Nutrition - Bureau of Supplemental Foods Program

150 Broadway

City Menands

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field (such as social sciences and public health), and two years of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.

A master’s degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one year of the experience. A doctoral degree in one of the above fields may substitute for the two years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in all aspects of being on a large project; proficient in Microsoft Office; skilled and experienced in delivering technical information to various audiences; and working in a public health or nutrition program.

Duties Description This position is in the Division of Nutrition, Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs, Food Delivery and Vendor Management Section (FDVMS) of the New York State Women Infant and Children (WIC) Program. The Project Assistant will be engaged in various activities related to the design and implementation of a United States Department of Agriculture grant-funded WIC Shopping Improvement Project. The project will require the use of available data on current shopping practices, including survey data and the current Blueprint for Online Shopping, and pilot project lessons learned to make recommendations for improvement based on the information obtained.

The Project Assistant will be part of a team, assisting in project communication plans, and work in collaboration with team members to develop and execute recruitment and engagement plans for key stakeholders, including WIC participants and their families, WIC vendors, and WIC office staff. The incumbent will work in collaboration with Bureau colleagues to collect and analyze data to inform the State’s development and execution of shopping solutions to increase benefit utilization and participant engagement.

Additional Comments One full-time temporary project position.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, RMV/PROJECT/22399/DON

Telephone 5184861812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference RMV/PROJECT/22399/DON included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, RMV/PROJECT/22399/DON , Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.