Review Vacancy
TitleProgram Aide (NY HELPS) (Centralized Billing Office) - 41186
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $53416 to $65061 Annually
Duties Description Under the direction of the Veterans Homes Finance Officer, the incumbent will support the Central Billing Office in performing the following, but not limited to duties: develop, maintain, and update database programs and methods of data analysis; research laws, rules, and regulations to find alternative approaches to administrative problems or issues; monitor and evaluate data for deficiencies and assist in correcting problems; collect, tabulate, and analyze data; create tables and charts, and draft reports to document analyses and procedures; assist in monitoring compliance with administrative and programmatic financial requirements; gather, review, and evaluate information required by professionals to conduct financial and program audits; draft procedures and provide guidance on requirements for budget revisions and amendments; assist in the preparation, review, evaluation, and analysis of a variety of reports and other documents specific to the assignment; serve as a liaison with various agency program staff; perform various budget/finance activities.
Minimum Qualifications Transfers: Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 11 or above, and that is eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Program Aid, Grade 13.
Promotional Provisional Qualifications: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet one of the following minimum qualifications: Be a current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an office assistant, clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. To view a list of qualifying titles visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/00528qualifying.cfm.
NYHELPS Qualifications: Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.
Additional Comments One permanent, competitive full-time appointment, or non- competitive full-time appointment via HELPS.
Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
Non-Competitive Promotion: If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Health Veterans Home at Oxford and have one year of permanent competitive service as an office assistant, clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. To view a list of qualifying titles visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/00528qualifying.cfm.
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
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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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Name Human Resources Management Group
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
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 EH/PA/41186 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EH/PA/41186, 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.