Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Program Administrator (NY HELPS) – 17166
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Duties Description The Health Program Administrator position will be located in the Central New York Regional Office (CNYRO) in Syracuse and will perform professional administrative functions to support CNYRO operations. Duties will include monitoring and evaluating administrative processes and procedures to ensure efficient Regional Office operations, including drafting and presenting reports; and developing and assessing annual financial plans to support administrative processes for Regional Office sites. The HPA will also develop and review purchasing requisitions, consistent with control agency requirements. The HPA will function as an office manager for assigned sites which includes coordinating use of equipment and space planning with the Operations Management Group (OMG) and the Office of General Services, arranging for and resolving information technology needs and issues, and coordinating with OMG on building security needs. This position may supervise clerical support staff.
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G18), Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 (NS) or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2 (NS). Transfer: New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a title at or above a G11 and eligible for transfer to Health Program Administrator (G18) Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 (NS) or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2 (NS) under Sections 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Public Candidates: qualified 55-b/c candidate in possession of a bachelor's or higher degree. NY HELPS*: Possession of a bachelor's or higher degree.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with executive branch governmental operations at the State or federal level; experience working with stakeholders from a variety of health-related organizations; administrative operations support experience for a large organization with geographically disbursed work sites; experience with drafting and/or reviewing budgets and financial plans, and proposing appropriate spending recommendations; experience with verbally communicating complex information effectively to diverse audiences; strong writing skills and experience with producing polished written products in multiple formats; knowledge of basic hiring principles and practices.
Additional Comments Permanent, full-time appointment. Transfer candidates may be asked for a social security number to verify transfer eligibility. The position may be filled at the Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 or 2 levels. Traineeship salaries are non-statutory, resulting in Salary Grade 18 upon completion. *New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS) - waives Department of Civil Service examination requirements for certain positions for a period of one year. For additional information about the NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
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...
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.
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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group, EGB/17166/HPA/CNYRO-Admin
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 EGB/17166/HPA/CNYRO-Admin included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EGB/17166/HPA/CNYRO-Admin, 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.