Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleProgram Research Specialist 2 (HSA) (NY HELPS) - 46207

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 0%

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 Data Management, Analysis and Research Group

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, 20th Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Program Research Specialist 2 (PRS 2) will conduct database management activities, including performing data extraction, data quality assessment, and designing and conducting data queries. This includes analyzing data to develop and generate statistical summary reports. The PRS 2 will assist in conducting all phases of ongoing program evaluation and metric development and prepare comprehensive finished reports covering all phases of the study, the interpretation of results, and recommended courses of action. The PRS 2 will also participate in priority ad hoc requested studies of health care delivery systems that have statewide implications and interrelate with other programs.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive services as a Program Research Specialist 2 (Health Systems Analyst), SG23 OR Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service in a title SG21 or higher and eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Provisional Promotion Candidates: One year of permanent service as a Program Research Specialist 1 (Health Systems Analyst), SG18.

Non-Competitive Candidates Via NY HELPS: A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in statistics, biostatistics, economics, econometrics, research methods, mathematics, data analysis, or data modeling PLUS THREE YEARS of professional* research experience in the collection and evaluation of quantitative data directed toward review and analysis or healthcare delivery systems, State and federal surveillance systems, health regulatory or policy analysis, or clinical outcomes.

J.D. or master's degree may substitute for one year of the experience; a doctoral degree may substitute for two years of the experience.

*For purpose of these examinations professional research experience cannot be part of your degree requirements. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the supplemental coursework and degree requirements for this position.

Preferred Qualifications: A master's degree and post degree professional experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools, in the context of analysis and visualization of large data sets.

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

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 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/PRS2HSA/46207 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, PC/PRS2HSA/46207, 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.