Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 12/09/25
Applications Due: 12/23/25
Vacancy ID: 204530

Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator 1 – 46209

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Aging and Long-Term Care; Bureau of Community Integration and Alzheimer's Disease

One Commerce

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description The candidate will assist with budget development, which includes the review of budgets, budget amendments/modifications, processing transactions via Statewide Financial System (SFS) and internal review/approval of monthly/quarterly vouchers. The candidate will act as a liaison with the Office’s fiscal team and coordination with the contractor and fiscal team. The candidate will also assist in responding to spending forecasting requests, budget savings exercises and ad hoc budget assignments/requests from leadership and/or the Fiscal Management Group. The candidate will also help providers gain access to both the Health Commerce System and the UAS-NY system. Other duties as assigned and directed by the Bureau/Division Director and supervisor(s) to develop and implement effective program oversight and other initiatives to meet Unit, Bureau, and Division goals.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS employee with one or more years of permanent or contingent permanent service as a Health Program Administrator 1, SG23 OR Current NYS employee with one or more years of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a salary grade at or above G21 and eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: 1. Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to think creatively and strategically. The ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
2. Experience with programmatic and fiscal oversight, monitoring of contracts and budget development.
3. Proficient in the use of standard office technology and basic Microsoft applications.
4. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
5. Familiarity with Medicaid and long-term care services.

Additional Comments This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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 Resources Management Group

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 as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference LD/HPA1/46209 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, LD/HPA1/46209, 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.