Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Program Administrator (NY HELPS) -51471
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Street Address Office of Aging and Long-Term Care, Center for Budget & Administration
Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
Duties Description The Health Program Administrator will assist the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care (OALTC) programs with the setup and processing of Grant and Miscellaneous contracts. They will be responsible for troubleshooting issues related to contracts and procurements. In that capacity they will work with OALTC program staff, contractors, DOH Bureau of Contracts, the Attorney General, the State Comptroller, and other state agencies as needed to assist in the approval process. The incumbent will also assist OALTC program staff, and the DOH Bureau of Budget Management (BBM) in the management of funding, voucher review, purchase order processing, and processing transactions in the Statewide Financial System. This position will maintain various tracking logs related to contracts, purchase orders, spending, and projections to assure the timely start of contracts and disbursement of funding. The employee may be assigned other duties that support program objectives.
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 NY HELPS Program:
Health Program Administrator: Six years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
Health Program Administrator, Trainee 2: Five years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
Health Program Administrator, Trainee 1: Four years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
*Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience with MS Office, including Excel. The candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. The preferred candidate will have a proven ability to work with competing priorities and be able to consistently meet deadlines. The preferred candidate will have experience in the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
Additional Comments 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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Name Human Resources Management Group
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Room 2217
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/51471 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SM/HPA/51471, 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.