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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/07/21

Applications Due05/22/21

Vacancy ID86817

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator –22089

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $42986 to $71980 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 800 N Pearl Street Ste 101

City Menands

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Minimum Qualifications Permanent transfer candidates: Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G18); OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to a Health Program Administrator (G18), Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 (NS), or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2 (NS). You may be asked for a Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm. Public candidates: Active list candidate on the New York State Department of Civil Service’s Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list #26-570 with a score of 100 OR qualified 55B/C candidate in possession of a Bachelor’s or higher degree.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate would have the ability to effectively work in a fast-paced office and prioritize multiple assignments. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint).

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 FDVMS is responsible for all WIC food and vendor management activities including but not limited to review and approval of all WIC foods, cost containment analysis, daily reconciliation of redeemed benefits and contract management of four Vendor Management Agencies (VMAs). The VMAs carry out activities pursuant to policies and procedures set forth by Federal and State regulations and State program policies with the primary objective to maintain sufficient vendor access to meet participant needs.

The HPA will be responsible for researching and interpreting Federal and State regulations and WIC Program policies related to the food delivery and vendor management to ensure vendor compliance and carry out program activities. This position will serve within the eWIC team and be responsible for eWIC equipment and technical assistance, including communication with retail vendor IT and corporate managers. The HPA will assist with outreach to vendors and other stakeholders to assess the potential for flexible shopping solutions, participate in eWIC-related workgroups and meetings, handle help desk tickets related to transaction issues, conduct new vendor system certifications, and other tasks related to management of the EBT processor contract and daily eWIC settlement activities.

Additional Comments Traineeships are non-statutory, resulting in salary G18 upon completion

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

Name Human Resources Management Group - JB/HPA/22089

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 ApplyingSubmit cover letter and resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, JB/HPA/22089, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012, or fax to (518)473-3395, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code JB/HPA/22089 included in the subject line. Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until May 22, 2021. transfer candidates may be asked to provide SSN to verify title transfer eligibility

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