NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Systems Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 90611

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Health Plan Contracting and Oversight

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Minimum Qualifications Permanent transfer candidates: Current Department of Health(DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Systems Specialist 1 (G18); OR current NYS employee with one year or more 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 Civil Service Law to a Health Systems Specialist 1 (G18), Health Systems Specialist Trainee 1 (NS), or Health Systems Specialist Trainee 2 (NS). You may be asked for a Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following website.https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Health Systems Specialist Trainee 1:
A bachelor's degree or higher.

Health Systems Specialist Trainee 2:
A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience in accounting, auditing and finance; administrative operations; budgeting; communications, marketing and public relations; corrections and criminal justice; economics, research and statistics; environment; health and human services; human resources and training; information technology; natural and physical sciences; service regulation and compliance; transportation.

Health Systems Specialist 1:
A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in accounting, auditing and finance; administrative operations; budgeting; communications, marketing and public relations; corrections and criminal justice; economics, research and statistics; environment; health and human services; human resources and training; information technology; natural and physical sciences; service regulation and compliance; transportation.

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

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of NYS Medicaid Managed Care (MMC). Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, eMedNY, and the New York State Health Commerce System (HCS).

Duties Description Within the Program Implementation Unit, the incumbent will assist with the development and implementation of policies governing New York State’s Medicaid managed care program, specifically in the area of medical coverage. Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, analysis of program requirements and development of program policy; responding to inquiries from managed care organizations, providers, and advocates; development and distribution of technical assistance documents; and participation in inter- and intra-agency workgroups. Assist with scheduled monthly and quarterly Bureau sponsored meetings as required.

Additional Comments Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development


Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more..

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.

Name Human Resources Management Group, SPD/HSS1/90611

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street ESP - Corning Tower

Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SPD/HSS1/90611 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group,SPD/HSS1/90611, 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.