Health Program Administrator/Trainee (NY HELPS) - 22737

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description This position is located in the Adolescent Health Unit (AHU) within the Division of Family Health. The AHU manages and oversees subgrantees who are contracted in our adolescent-serving contracts. The incumbent for this position will: Provide oversight and management of contracts in the Adolescent Health Unit. Review and approve annual administrative forms, budget submissions (including budget modifications), and biannual narrative progress reports; Conduct or participate in adolescent pregnancy prevention program monitoring and reporting activities. This includes tasks associated with monitoring (completion of performance measures submissions, federal/state/and other applicable funding opportunities, and maintaining communication with the project administrator, including the completion and submission of other documents as required.; Assist in the development of adolescent health funding procurements that are consistent with State guidelines for comprehensive pregnancy prevention initiatives and positive youth development; including narrative writing, EDC development, review and assist in the development and implementation of Adolescent Health Program Policies, Procedures and Manuals.; Provide input and work together with Bureau teams to accomplish assigned projects including participation in development and review of procurements (RFAs), MCHSBG Title V work, and other initiatives as assigned. Also, serve as a liaison with other Department staff, program stakeholders and staff from other federal, state, and local agencies.; Cross-trains with other units/bureaus to build additional core competencies in public health contract management.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: HPA Trainee 1: Four years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.HPA Trainee 2: Five years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.HPA (Grade 18): Six years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.Substitutions for all levels: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.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.Preferred Qualifications: Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to manage and meet deadlines. Ability to provide comprehensive feedback to programs on budgets and reports. Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders on adolescent focused initiatives.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Full-time, contingent permanent, competitive appointment. Transfer Candidates may be asked for their social security number to verify eligibility. Position may be filled at a trainee level (equated to Grades 14/16), or Grade 18, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate.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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