Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/16/26
Applications Due: 10/30/26
Vacancy ID: 227252
Position Information
NY HELPSYes
55-b/c EligibleYes
AgencyHealth, Department of - Veterans Home at Oxford
TitleBusiness Officer 1 (NY HELPS) - 64322
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $69964 to $88970 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
InternshipNo
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Chenango
Street Address Veterans Home at Oxford
4207 State Hwy. 220
City Oxford
StateNY
Zip Code13830
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Business Officer (BO) 1 will serve as a procurement specialist and ensure the facility meets regulatory compliance according to NYS public procurement law. They will apply mandatory source restrictions in the order of precedence, including Preferred Sources, NYS Centralized Contracts, and the Open Market. The incumbent will be responsible for the procurement of medical and operational supplies, including FDA approved medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, nutrition services, and industrial-grade cleaning agents and linens that meet infection control standards. They will collaborate interdisciplinary with Department Heads to translate their needs into technical specifications for solicitation and bidding (Invitation for Bid/Request for Proposal/Request for Quotation). The BO 1 will be responsible for contract administration and vendor management, which includes processing contract renewals and drafting necessary amendments at the request of Bureau of Contracts and the Business Services Center. They will ensure procurement aligns with the Home’s allocated budget and gather Payee List Reports to extract projected spending for duration of the vendor’s contracts. The Business Officer 1 will actively seek and prioritize bids from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned business as part of NYS (SDVOB) program.
Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service that is eligible for transfer under Section {70.1 and or 52.6} of the Civil Service Law to Business Officer Trainee 1, NS, Business Officer Trainee 2, NS, or Business Officer 1, SG 18.
Open Competitive NY HELPS qualifications:
Business Officer Trainee 1: Four years of experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.
Business Officer Trainee 2: Five years of experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.
Business Officer 1: Six years of experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.
**Substitution: Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.
Additional Comments One permanent, competitive, or non-competitive (NY HELPS), full-time appointment.
Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
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...
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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How to Apply
Name New York State Veterans' Home at Oxford
Telephone 607-843-3128
Fax 607-843-3236
Email Address oxfordhr@nysvets.org
Address
Street NYS Veterans Home at Oxford
4207 State Hwy. 220
City Oxford
State NY
Zip Code 13830
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to oxfordhr@nysvets.org, with Reference Business Officer 1/64322 included in the subject line or by mail to the Veterans Home at Oxford, 4207 State Highway 220, Oxford NY 13830, or by fax to (607) - 843 - 3236. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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