Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator 1 - 46955

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%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Erie

Street Address Western Regional Office (WRO) Administration

295 Main Street, Suite 300

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Health Program Administrator 1 (HPA 1) will work in the Department of Health’s (DOH) Buffalo Office, within the Western Region, and will lead a team that performs Western Region-wide administrative functions, as well as coordinative work with other centers and offices within Western Region and DOH.   In coordination with the Western Region Deputy Director and Western Region Associate Commissioner, this position will oversee administrative operations in the Western Region Buffalo office including but not limited to: * Performing professional administrative functions related to coordination of recruitment and personnel activities for the Department of Health Western Regional offices. In this capacity, the position will consult with Programs, Regional Leadership and Human Resources Management Group to develop Western Region specific procedures to standardize recruitment workflows; coordinate review, preparation, issue reconciliation, and track of all recruitment requests at the regional level; provide guidance to hiring managers on recruitment-related functions such as development of request to fill documents and justifications, and components to include in hiring packets.  This includes developing regional processes for recruitment, new hire onboarding and employee separation.  This position will serve as a liaison with Human Resource Management Group and the region. * Reviewing and assessing administrative policies and procedures under the direction of managerial and executive staff.  Assisting in identifying and defining policy issues, providing interpretation, disseminating and implementing DOH policies, refining Area Office policies and providing technical assistance, forms and information to regional staff when needed.  * Providing supervision, daily oversight and providing assignments to a team of staff, conducting performance evaluations, establishing goals, objectives and workplan assignments, approving time and attendance, and ensure that protocols and policies are followed, and that confidentiality is maintained in accordance with Department policy. * Participating in planning building improvements, serving as office liaison for building management, security and maintenance and ensuring building evacuation plans are up to date and annual evacuation drill(s) are conducted. * Communicating with regional leadership, participating in regional leadership meetings, preparing reports and written materials and maintaining and organizing all administrative files. * Overseeing regional office reception, including ensuring staff providing reception and phone coverage have resources needed to direct callers and visitors appropriately.

Minimum Qualifications Current NYS DOH employee with permanent of contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Program Administrator 1 (G23), OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above a G21 and deemed eligible for transfer to Health Program Administrator 1 (G23) under Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.


Preferred Qualifications: Experience with NYS procurement guidelines, policy and procedure; Statewide Financial System (SFS); NYS Human Resources activities, including recruitment, classification and appointment. Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.); proficiency in virtual hosting platforms such as WebEx and Teams; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.

Additional Comments Full-time, permanent, competitive appointment. Transfer candidates may be asked for a Social Security Number to verify transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

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.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

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 EGB/46955/HPA1/WRO-Buffalo included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EGB/46955/HPA1/WRO-Buffalo, 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.