Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Education Media Specialist 3 (NY HELPS) - 99919
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Major Function: Outreach & Events
Identify and build partnerships with organizations in the upstate region to increase NYSOH visibility and develop scalable statewide outreach campaigns
Build and maintain partnership contact database; identify opportunities to expand partnerships and program visibility
Assist in facilitating NY State of Health's presence at various events (e.g., professional conferences, community/cultural events, job fairs, events hosted by legislators) with an informational booth, presentation, and/or other sponsorship opportunities.??
Major Function: Communications & Marketing
Draft editorial content for internal and external platforms, including reports, publications, social media, and other communications requests
Assist in developing talking points, press statements, and communications supporting NYSOH events/outreach, program priorities, and other marketing needs
Work with outreach partners and stakeholders on marketing materials, and branding opportunities
Major Function: Digital Content/Maintenance
Support ongoing digital content updates that enhance user experience and enrollment pathways
Collaborate with IT partners to ensure websites are updated, consumer-friendly, and accessible
Ensure that outreach events are posted across digital platforms and can be easily accessed
Major Function: Project Management
Serve as subject matter expert and internal resource for NY State of Health
Lead key projects ensuring adherence to NYS DOH processes and policies
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve project outputs across departmental initiatives
Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Seven years experience in the preparation and distribution of health education or health promotion materials in both print media (e.g. brochures, posters, ads, newsletters) and electronic media (e.g. radio and TV public service announcements, videos, interactive computer programs).
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Current NYS DOH employee with a permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Education Media Specialist 3, G23
Provisional Appointment: 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 the non-competitive minimum qualifications as seen above or be a current NYS employee with 1 year experience in a permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Education Media Specialist 2.
If three or fewer New York State Department of Health promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law
Preferred Qualifications: • The successful will be highly organized, detail oriented, possess strong interpersonal skills for working in a cross-functional team environment and have effective time management skills to maintain multiple projects with complex details and timelines. Must be able to adapt to changing deadlines and priorities and input from a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent communication, writing, and editing skills and have familiarity with public health insurance programs.
• Experience in community outreach in a non-profit, social service, academia, or government organization required; additional experience in event coordination/logistics preferred.
• Experience in a Microsoft Office 365 environment using Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams; experience with popular meeting platform software such as Zoom, WebEx
• Must possess a strong understanding of New York State, specifically its upstate regions.
• Some travel may be required.
• Multi-lingual preferred
• This position will report in NYC or Albany
Additional Comments This position is being recruited in both New York City and Albany; the position may be filled at either location.
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...
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.
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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 Room 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 EM/99919/HEMS3/NYC included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EM/99919/HEMS3/NYC, 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.