Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleArea Office Director - 51131

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $115283 to $145682 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address OPMC

150 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, the incumbent will function as the Director of Investigations for the Capital District Regional Office, Central New York Regional Office, Rochester Regional Office, and Buffalo Regional Office including oversight of administration and operations, and investigative caseloads. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Coordinate policy development, implementation, and direction with the Assistant Director of OPMC to ensure consistency in statewide investigations.
2. Oversee and coordinate all operational and administrative needs, in conjunction with the Assistant Director of OPMC, Regional Associate Commissioners and their Deputy Directors, of the assigned geographic offices led by the OPMC assigned Program Directors.
3. Oversee all activities in the investigative process of the assigned geographic offices led by the OPMC assigned Program Directors, including but not limited to early resolution of issues and comprehensive investigation of substantive misconduct issues. Complete case reviews of entire investigative caseload identifying investigative plan and progress and identifying high priority cases for early legal interventions to OPMC executive staff.
4. Ensure controlled management of a statewide investigative system by ensuring appropriate application of laws and regulations, consistency in investigative techniques and medical reviews and adherence to policies and procedures.
5. Manage effective utilization of statewide clinical reviewer resources to augment investigations with medical expertise and knowledge of health care delivery systems.
6. Participate in all statewide investigative meetings including leading Investigation Committee meetings for responsible regions of the state.
7. Review and analyze data and reports to evaluate effectiveness of the program, provide recommendations for appropriate actions to OPMC executive leadership, and implement approved actions to improved program outcomes.
8. Coordinate, in association with the OPMC Assistant Director, with the Regional Associate Commissioner(s) and their Regional Deputy Directors where applicable for appropriate program response to public health emergencies and/or response to urgent program inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service as an Area Office Director, SG663 OR Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service in a title at or above SG27 or SG663 and eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Ten years of experience conducting field investigations or investigations of professional or medical misconduct preliminary to civil litigation or criminal prosecution.

Extensive supervisory experience managing multiple staff.

Three to five years’ experience managing large scale and complex investigative caseload.

Experience managing or coordinating operational and administrative needs of a unit or program.

Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Strong written and verbal communications skills including presentation skills to various audiences.

Demonstrated ability to motivate and direct staff to achieve desired goals.

Experience assessing, developing and delivering training to address staff needs.

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

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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 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 PC/AOD/51131A included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, PC/AOD/51131A, 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.