StateJobsNY

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator -22091

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $46529 to $77912 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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

County Albany

Street Address Division of Nutrition - Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs

150 Broadway

City Menands

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Minimum Qualifications "Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Program Administrator, Grade 18, OR a New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a title eligible for transfer, via 52.6 or 70.1, to a Health Program Administrator, Grade 18.

Public Candidates: Active list candidates on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list #26-872 with a reachable score, OR qualified 55-b/c candidate in possession of a bachelor's or higher degree."

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have the ability to effectively work in a fast-paced office and prioritize multiple assignments. They will have excellent organizational and analytical skills; experience with reviewing reports and interpreting data; the ability to interpret State and federal regulations; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. They will also be proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint).
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Duties Description "The Health Program Administrator (HPA) will work in The Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs (BSFP), Food Delivery and Vendor Management Section (FDVMS). BSFP administers the New York State Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The HPA will be responsible for researching and interpreting federal and State regulations and WIC Program policies related to food delivery and vendor management to ensure vendor compliance and carry out program activities. The HPA will collaborate and support the work of the Vendor Management Team, Vendor Management Agency (VMA), and New York State WIC Vendors, and will assist in the management of the VMA contract.

This position will serve within the Vendor team and be responsible for reviewing vendor applications, help desk tickets, complaints (participant and vendor), recording and processing application submissions, assisting in troubleshooting issues that arise from the management information system (MIS) and other software applications, and reviewing and completing test plans and user acceptance testing (UAT). The HPA will be responsible for training and communicating with VMA staff, conducting meetings with both internal and external stakeholders, and reviewing and updating policies and procedures. They will run reports, analyze data, and report their interpretation of the results.
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Additional Comments "Full-time, contingent permanent appointment. Transfer candidates, you may be asked for a Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. Occasional travel throughout New York State to areas not served by public transportation may be required (5%). Depending on candidate qualifications, the position may be filled at the Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 or 2 levels. Traineeships are non-statutory, resulting in Salary Grade 18 upon completion.

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. "

"Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development


Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.. "

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.

Name Human Resources Management Group - RMV/HPA/22091/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 Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference RMV/HPA/22091/DON included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, RMV/HPA/22091/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.