Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator (NY HELPS) - 51519

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Hospitals and Diagnostic & Treatment Centers

875 Central Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12206

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Provide phone coverage, respond to inquiries and process mail.
• Provide office support in purchasing supplies and maintaining distribution lists, and COOP and phone trees
• Maintain Administration schedules and tracking time-off requests and telecommuting schedules.
• Submit IT and Operations tickets on behalf of the division of Administration and serve as point of contact for equipment delivery/retrieval or service (printer maintenance, break/fix, etc.).
• Schedule meetings and conduct reference checks.
• Compile and distribute regular reports, including annual hearing binders, biweekly & monthly hire reports, and onboarding and offboarding reports.
• Assist with division training compliance.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries and submit Travel/Training Requests to fiscal management where necessary.
• Draft expense reports through the State Financial System (SFS) on behalf of the leadership team.
• Participate in meetings and take notes for distribution.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates:
Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service as a Health Program Administrator, SG18 OR current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a position eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law to Health Program Administrator Trainee 1, NS, Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, NS, or Health Program Administrator, SG18.

Non Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS:
Health Program Administrator Trainee 1, NS: Four years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness; OR an associate's degree and two years of experience OR, a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree.

Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, NS: Five years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness; OR, an associate's degree and three years of experience; OR a bachelor's degree and one year of experience; OR a master's, or doctoral degree.

Health Program Administrator, SG18: Six years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness; OR, an associate's degree and four years of experience; OR a bachelor's degree and two years of experience; OR a master's and one year of experience; OR a doctoral degree.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal) and strong attention to detail with knowledge of administrative office procedures and governmental operations in New York State. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365 products. Demonstrate strong critical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills. Experience analyzing information and understanding program policies. Ability to act independently while handling competing priorities in a high-volume work environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Additional Comments 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...

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 PC/HPA/51519 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, PC/HPA/51519, 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.