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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/22/26

Applications Due10/06/26

Vacancy ID225379

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing) (NY HELPS) - 79034

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade20

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

Salary RangeFrom $107960 to $118354 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration / Bureau of Consumer Relations and Local District Support

99 Washington Avnue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description Within the Office of Health Insurance Program's Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration, in the Bureau of Consumer Relations and Local District Support, HCS 2 (Nursing) incumbents within the State Disability Review Unit perform disability determinations for Medicaid purposes by processing Aid to Disabled disability determinations for all counties including NYC’s pooled trust, Medicaid Buy-in Program for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD) and Children included in the Consolidated Waiver. The disability process involves a step-by-step evaluation of the client’s impairments and their ability/inability to perform work. HCS 2 (Nursing) staff review medical evidence and determine if the client’s condition meets the definition of a disability, using a sequential evaluation process based on established federal criteria, the same criteria used by the Social Security Administration.

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 2 (Nursing), SG20 and able to meet the minimum qualifications for non-competitive appointment as seen below.

Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS: Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and one year of post-licensure, specialized professional administrative or professional clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details and will also have good oral and written communication skills. Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access); the ability to work well independently and as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Professional experience in public health insurance programs, including New York's Medicaid, Medicare and/or Child Health Plus and supervisory experience is a plus.

Additional Comments 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.

Posted salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at Step 4 and job rate for PS&T ($87,960-$98,354) plus an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $20,000.

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

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

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For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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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Name Human Resources Management Group, SPD/HCS2(NURSING)/79034

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 SPD/HCS 2 (NURSING)/79034 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SPD/HCS 2 (NURSING)/79034, 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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