NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssociate Health Planner (NY HELPS) - 51072

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 5%

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

County Albany

Street Address Center for Strategic Health Initiatives, Division of Data Management, Analysis, and Research

Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Duties Description This position will principally serve as a liaison between the Division of Data Management, Analysis, and Research and other programs within the Office of Primary Care and Health Systems Management, Center for Strategic Health Initiatives, including the Bureau of Patient Advocacy and Wellbeing, New York Patient Occurrence Reporting and Tracking System (NYPORTS), Gestational Surrogacy Program, and Material Transactions. Functions of this role include: Identifying and carrying-out research and analytical needs of programs, including but not limited to: (1) performing statistical analyses and identification of trends relating to adverse events reported to the New York Patient Occurrence Reporting and Tracking System, (2) collaborating with the Office of Health Insurance Programs, Financially Distressed Hospital bureau and executive leadership to identify hospitals at risk of closure or service line reductions and assist in predictive analyses relating to such closure impacts on the health care market and patient care patterns, and (3) conducting an assessment on impacts to health care costs, access, competition, and health equity as a consequence of health care transactions reported under the Material Transactions law at Public Health Law Article 45-A, which may include assisting with reviews of Material Transaction notices. Additionally, the individual filling this position will be responsible for identifying program modernization needs and solutions thereto, including but not limited to creation of electronic data collection forms and other data collection improvements and enhancements to internal and external data reporting, and coordinating implementation of such reforms on behalf of program staff. Additional position duties will include: conducting research and analysis to assist in the development of state budget proposals and regulatory reform, and assisting with ongoing quarterly, monthly, and annual reporting conducted by Division of Data Management, Analysis, and Research.

Minimum Qualifications Seven years of experience where your primary duty was performing two of the five activities below:

- Health services research and analysis of health care systems resources, beds, services allocations, or processes of care.
- Demographic or economic analysis for projecting need for health care facilities and services.
- Analysis of health care resources, staffing needs, usage patterns, health services quality, or patterns of clinical care.
- Health care policy development and analysis on a statewide, regional, or county basis.
- Preparation or review of CON applications in a State regulated health care facility or governmental agency.


Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five (5) years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six (6) years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in public health, health administration, or health policy preferred. Experience conducting research and analysis for policy development, as well as experience with regulatory development strongly preferred.

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

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.

The 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 of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management Group, LD/AHP/51072

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 LD/AHP/51072 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, LD/AHP/51072, 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.