Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 07/08/25
Applications Due: 07/22/25
Vacancy ID: 191797

Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator Trainee 1, Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, OR Health Program Administrator (NY HELPS) - 87059

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Residential Support, Bureau of Administrative Services

875 Central Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12206

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position requires supervision of an Administrative Support team comprised of State and Contract staff assigned to specific divisions and programs across the Center. As a supervisor the incumbent must provide guidance and training to team members, review time records, coordinate coverage, and complete performance plans and evaluations following appropriate standards. This position will require development of training, policies, procedures, and other guidance materials. The incumbent will ensure timely responses to record requests; evaluations, tracking, and completion of recruitment and personnel documentation; and the developing training, onboarding, and retention projects. The incumbent will also coordinate all record requests, and Center-developed informational and alert distribution; and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service as a Health Program Administrator, SG18, OR a current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law to Health Program Administrator, SG18, Health Program Administrator Trainee 1, NS, or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, NS.

Non-Competitive Candidates via HELPS Program:
Health Program Administrator: A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.

Health Program Administrator Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.

Health Program Administrator Trainee 1: A bachelor's or higher degree.

Substitution: a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Supervision and project management. Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple people working both independently and part of a cohesive team and ensuring project plans are well established, implemented, and monitored to ensure successful and timely completion of project deliverables. Experience with policy and procedure or other guidance document development; experience with the recruitment processes and contract management.

Additional Comments Work hours to be discussed at time of hiring.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

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...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, SM/HPA/87059

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

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 SM/HPA/87059 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SM/HPA/87059, 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.