Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/11/26
Applications Due: 03/25/26
Vacancy ID: 211392
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleHealth Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing) (NY HELPS) - 46495
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade22
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $113178 to $124230 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 70%
Schedule
Workweek Variable
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 Monroe
Street Address WRO/OALTC/Home Care
1565 Jefferson Rd, Suite 120
City Rochester
StateNY
Zip Code14623
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Health Care Surveyor 3 in the Division of Home & Community Based Services Program functions independently and as a member of a team. The program provides oversight of licensed home care services agencies, certified home health agencies, hospices and home health aide training programs. The surveyor evaluates the care and services provided to individuals in their home, assisted living facilities, adult homes and hospice residences based on Federal and State Regulations as well as established policies and procedures.
This position requires fieldwork and travel; supervision and training of lower-level staff, participation in a range of surveillance activities, including but not limited to conducting complaint/incident investigations and on-site surveys of agencies to determine compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations; and will be responsible for the facilitation of surveillance team operations including:
• Preparing offsite surveillance activities for the rest of the surveillance team prior to onsite entrance. This includes researching historical information about the agency such as past survey trends and complaint allegations.
• Leads the entrance and exit conferences with the facility.
• Assigns responsibilities for each of the survey team members.
• Facilitates any high-level concerns with team members.
• Provides appropriate interpretation and application of the federal and state regulations.
• Organizes and reviews alleged areas of non-compliance once the survey is completed.
• Develops a clear concise statement of deficiencies based on principles of documentation.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as a Health Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing), G22
Non-Competitive via NY HELPS:** Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and three years of post-licensure, specialized professional administrative or professional clinical experience.
Substitution:** A bachelor's degree in nursing may substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master's degree in nursing may substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Must have strong interpersonal, problem solving, decision-making and time management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the ideal candidate must have excellent writing and editing skills and be able to effectively interpret regulations governing Home and Community Based Services.
Additional Comments Frequent travel, including overnights and travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation.
Non-competitive appointment via the HELP program. Posted salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at step 4 and job rate for PS&T Grade 22 ($93,178 to $104,230), plus an additional geographic pay differential of $20,000.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
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...
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
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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.
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How to Apply
Name Human Resource Management Group
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 MM/HCS3/46495included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MM/HCS3/46495, 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.
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