Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of - Veterans Home at St. Albans

TitleBusiness Officer 1 (NY HELPS) - 30659

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $57764 to $89138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Queens

Street Address DOH/NYS Veterans Home at St. Albans

178-50 Linden Boulevard

City Jamaica

StateNY

Zip Code11434

Job Specifics

Duties Description Reporting to the Supervising Veterans Home Fiscal Administrator (M-1), the Business Officer (BO) 1, SG-18, will serve as the contract, procurement and purchasing specialist for the NYS Veterans Home at St. Albans in accordance with NYS Finance Law, procurement guidelines, and facility policies. They will oversee, coordinate, and participate in contract, procurement and purchasing activities, including the supervision of clerical or paraprofessional staff. They will be responsible for monitoring inventory levels, reviewing and approving purchase requests, advising on acquisition sources and requirements, and identifying and resolving discrepancies. They will research and provide recommendations on vendors and cost-effective measures for acquiring goods, equipment, and services, and meet with vendors and contractors to discuss potential purchases and negotiate pricing; develop, evaluate, and review contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Request for Qualifications (RFQs), Request for Information (RFIs) Requests for Application (RFAs), Sole/Single Source procurements, and related financial documents; and will publish contract and procurement requirements for bidders.

The BO 1 will also perform routine administrative processes associated with contract, procurement and purchasing activities. They will monitor and review contractor performance and compliance and will address any necessary contract modifications and contract amendments. They will demonstrate fiscal responsibility and audit readiness, ensuring alignment with the Home’s allocated budget and will lead meetings with the Department’s Health Facilities Management Central Office, the Department’s Bureau of Contracts, and other entities.

Minimum Qualifications Transfers: Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service
in a position that is eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law to Business Officer Trainee 1, Business Officer Trainee 2 or Business Officer 1.

Open Competitive HELPS qualifications:
Business Officer Trainee 1: Four years of experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.

Business Officer Trainee 2: Five years of experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.

Business Officer 1: Six years of experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.

Substitution: Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in a New York State operated skilled nursing facility.

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.

One permanent, competitive or non-competitive via HELPS, full-time appointment.

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

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

Note: Appointment may be made at either the Trainee 1 or Trainee 2 level (equated to Grades 14 or 16), or Business Officer 1 - Grade 18, depending on the qualifications of the candidate.

The posted salary range ($57,764 - $89,138) includes a downstate adjustment of $4,000.

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 NYS Veterans Home at St Albans

Telephone

Fax 718-276-2048

Email Address RecruitmentStAlbans@nysvets.org

Address

Street NYS Veterans Home at St. Albans

178-50 Linden Boulevard

City Jamaica

State NY

Zip Code 11434

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to recruitmentstalbans@nysvets.org, with Business Officer 1/30659 included in the subject line or by mail to NYS Veterans Home at St Albans, 178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434, or by fax to (718) 276-2048. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.