Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator, Health Program Administrator Trainee 1, or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2 (NY HELPS) - 22024

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Center for Community Health - Division of Nutrition - Bureau of Special Investigations

150 Broadway; Riverview Center

City Menands

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) is an investigative office within the New York State Department of Health’s Division of Nutrition. This position involves responsibilities related to reviewing of vendor applications for participation in the New York State Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

The duties include conducting new vendor background checks, assisting with field investigations and hearing preparations. The role also involves reviewing WIC vendor application documents and contracts to ensure completeness with Vendor Management Agencies (VMA). Additional responsibilities include verifying the validity of Food Stamp Authorization Numbers and performing credit checks. The candidate must ensure the vendor applicants comply with requirements from other State Agencies. They will provide programmatic, technical, and investigative assistance to management, supervisory personnel and field staff. Other tasks include conducting internet research and identifying additional sources of information for investigative purposes and technical support.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS:

Trainee 1: A bachelor's degree or higher.

Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of agency programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Grade 18: A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of agency programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Health Program Administrator, Grade 18.

Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer to a Health Program Administrator, Grade 18.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate should have progressively responsible professional work experience in the administrative support of an investigative office with excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills and a strong command of prioritization that supports efficient office operations. The candidate should have the ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.

Additional Comments Permanent, competitive or non-competitive, full-time appointment. Transfer candidates may be asked for the last four digits of their social security number to verify eligibility.

Position may be filled at a trainee level (equated to Grades 14 or 16), or Grade 18, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate.

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

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...

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.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, GV/HPA/22024/DON

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street ESP - Corning Tower

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 GV/HPA/22024/DON included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, GV/HPA/22024/DON, 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.