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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 06/05/26
Applications Due06/22/26
Vacancy ID217502
NY HELPYes
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleHealth Program Administrator (NY HELPS) - 87607
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type 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? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address Office of Primary Care and Health Systems Management - Administrative Management Services Group
2863 Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12237
Duties Description Located within the Office of Primary Care and Health Systems Management (OPCHSM), the Administrative Management Services Group (AMSG) is comprised of two bureaus with mutually exclusive job duties, and two sections that support cross-over activities. The Grants Management Bureau (GMB) supports grant initiatives across the Department of Health (DOH). GMB's work primarily manages all health care transformation capital programs from award level through contract development, vouchering, and contract close-out. For non-capital contracts, GMB manages multiple rounds of awards for the Doctors Across New York (DANY) and Primary Care Service Corps (PCSC) loan relief programs. Job Duties Include: •Conduct key contracting deliverables including entering workplans into the Statewide Financial System (SFS)
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates:
Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service as a Health Program Administrator, SG18 OR current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a position eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law to Health Program Administrator Trainee 1, NS, Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, NS, or Health Program Administrator, SG18.
Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS:
Health Program Administrator Trainee 1, NS: Four years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness; OR an associates degree and two years of experience OR, a bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree.
Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, NS: Five years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness; OR, an associates degree and three years of experience; OR a bachelors degree and one year of experience; OR a masters, or doctoral degree.
Health Program Administrator, SG18: Six years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness; OR, an associates degree and four years of experience; OR a bachelors degree and two years of experience; OR a masters and one year of experience; OR a doctoral degree.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have the following knowledge, experience and skillset:
Knowledge:
Experience:
Skillset:
Additional Comments 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:
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
If 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 doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
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Name Human Resources Management Group
Telephone 5184861812
Fax 518-473-3395
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
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 SM/HPA/87607 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SM/HPA/87607, 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.
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