Health program administrator health program administrator trainee or health program administrator

NY HELP Yes

Agency Health, Department of

Title Health Program Administrator, Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2 (NY HELPS) - 22011

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

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

Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 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 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Nutrition/ Bureau of Supplemental Foods Program

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12204

Duties Description This Health Program Administrator (HPA) position is located in the Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs Fiscal Management Section (FMS). FMS is responsible for financial oversight and management of the New York State (NYS) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) which administers over $585 million in federal and State funding annually. Currently, the NYS WIC Program serves a monthly caseload of over 455,000 pregnant and post partem women, infants and children up to age 5 through 85 local WIC agency grant contracts with an approximate annual value of $135 million. The incumbent will be responsible for WIC local agency contract management, contract renewals and contract budget review; review of monthly requests for reimbursement; and monitoring local agency compliance with WIC policy and federal regulations. The incumbent will also provide support to staff within the unit with data collection, federal reporting and other assignments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: Trainee 1: A bachelor's degree or higher.Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of agency programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.Grade 18: A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of agency programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience. Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Health Program Administrator, Grade 18.Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer to a Health Program Administrator, Grade 18. Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience with the Statewide Financial System, contract management, development and implementation of program policies and procedures, as well as experience supervising paraprofessional and/or support staff. The candidate will possess strong data collection, analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Additional Comments Permanent, competitive or non-competitive, full-time appointment. Transfer candidates may be asked for the last four digits of their social security number to verify eligibility. Position may be filled at a trainee level (equated to Grades 14 or 16), 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 for additional information.This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.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: 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 [email protected] 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.

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Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street ESP - Corning Tower

Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference GV/HPA/22011/DON included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, GV/HPA/22011/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.