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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 05/20/26
Applications Due06/20/26
Vacancy ID216426
NY HELPYes
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleLaboratory Center Administrator (NY HELPS) - 11025
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary Grade23
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $86773 to $108413 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 New Scotland Ave Administration
David Axelrod Institute, 120 New Scotland Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12208
Duties Description This position will be assigned to the Wadsworth Centers administrative office which provides support to the public health and research functions at the David Axelrod Institute. The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities: preparing and/or reviewing budget and purchase requests; administration of State, federal and HRI funds; developing personnel and staffing plans, and internal policies and procedures; managing personnel activities such as recruitments, performance evaluations, training, and development of position classification documents; and providing policy interpretation. The incumbent may supervise administrative and/or secretarial staff and serve as a division representative at meetings, for special projects, etc.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer: Current NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Laboratory Center Administrator (G-23) or a NYS Employee with one or more years of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status in a title at or above a (G-21) and eligible to transfer to a Laboratory Center Administrator (G-23) under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Open Competitive (NY HELPS): Seven years of professional administrative experience, including the assessment, prioritization, and allocation of fiscal, staffing, and operational needs and resources and/or the development and implementation of administrative proposals, policies, and procedures in a laboratory that tests clinical specimens or environmental samples, or a hospital, clinic, or physician practice.
Or: a bachelors degree in bacteriology, biochemistry, biological sciences, biology, chemical sciences, business administration, chemistry, environmental biology, environmental sciences, environmental toxicology, genetics, medical technology, microbiology, molecular biology, public administration, or public health AND three years of professional administrative experience described above in a laboratory that tests clinical specimens or environmental samples, or a hospital, clinic or physician practice.
Or: a masters degree in one of the fields listed above AND two years of professional administrative experience described above in a laboratory that tests clinical specimens or environmental samples, or a hospital, clinic, or physician practice.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills with the ability to function independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities; excellent interpersonal skills; and have broad experience with administrative processes including State & Health Research, Incorporated (HRI) personnel and procurement policies, State budgeting processes, and experience in a public health regulatory or laboratory setting.
Additional Comments Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may be required. Additionally, exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position; the selected candidate may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment, and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations
Permanent, competitive, full-time. Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility.
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
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Name Human Resources Management
Telephone 518-486-1812
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 MPP/LCA/11025 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/LCA/11025, 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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