Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDevelopmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1 - EOA #2018-292
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $64757 to $82113 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Applicant must be an employee of The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and must have permanent or contingent permanent status as a Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1; OR be reachable on the Civil Service list; OR currently encumber a position in which you are eligible to transfer to this position.
FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT: One year of service in a position at Grade 16 or above within OPWDD.
Duties Description The incumbent’s job duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Take the lead in managing all aspects of the provider auspice
change and merger projects, interfacing with a wide range of
stakeholders including DQI, Development, Capital Finance, DOH,
Counsel’s Office, and provider agencies.
• Developing a performance measurement program for region 4
under the supervision of the Deputy Director which includes
developing tracking systems, identifying metrics, and making
process improvement recommendations to senior leadership to
increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve coordination.
• Supervise the program aid who will assist the DDPS 1 in
managing auspice change and merger projects. The program
aid is also region 4’s point person for data analysis and
metrics/performance measurement.
• The DDPS 1 will carry a caseload of development projects, and
will follow all protocols and procedures associated with the
development process.
Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
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