Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Program Administrator (NY HELPS) - 45342
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $47925 to $80248 Annually
Street Address Western Regional Office - Hunger Prevention Nutrition Assistance Program
295 Main Street Buffalo or 1565 Jefferson Rd Rochester.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or higher degree.
Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G-18); OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer.
Applicants must indicate if they are applying for the Buffalo or Rochester location in their cover letter.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in program and contract management; the ability to work with a diverse group of professionals; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments; some knowledge of federal and State regulations with regards to budget development; and the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel applications.
Duties Description The Health Program Administrator (HPA) will be actively engaged in contract management in the Western Region Division of the Hunger Prevention Nutrition Assistance Program
(HPNAP). Duties will include analyzing, tracking, and reporting on program activities and contract deliverables such as line-item submissions and monthly vouchers using appropriate spreadsheets, and databases. The incumbent will report fiscal problems or discrepancies to Contract Managers; review and track initial annual budget submissions for completeness; follow-up on discrepancies; assist in voucher trace and program reviews in office or on-site; and coordinate and establish budget and track expenditures.
Additional Comments Full-time, permanent, competitive or non-competitive appointment. Transfer candidates may be asked for their social security number to verify eligibility.
Non-competitive appointment may be made under the NY HELPS program. NY HELPS waives Department of Civil Service examination requirements for certain positions for a period of one year. For additional information about the NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/.
Occasional travel, including to areas that may not be served by public transportation, may be required 10%).
Position may be filled at a trainee level (equated to Grades 13 or 14), 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.
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...
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
Position may be filled in the following locations in New York State: 295 Main Street Buffalo or 1565 Jefferson Rd Rochester. Candidates, please specify which location you are applying for in your cover letter.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group, RMV/HPA/45342/DON
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
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, RMV/HPA/45342/DON included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, RMV/HPA/45342/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.