Health Program Administrator 2- 22187

Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Program Administrator 2, Grade 25, OR a New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a title eligible for transfer to Health Program Administrator 2, Grade 25.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in the management of a federally funded public health program; demonstrate a strong understanding of state and federal government management processes, including fiscal and legislative; have experience with development, review and monitoring of grants and miscellaneous contracts; demonstrate strong data analysis skills; excellent communication and organizational skills; supervisory experience; and knowledge of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program regulations.

Duties Description The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a federally funded nutrition program that provides nutritious foods, healthcare referrals and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five. The NYS WIC Program is administered by the Department of Health's Division of Nutrition.

This position is part of the management team in the Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs (BSFP) serving as the Fiscal Management Section State Operations Team Lead and will be responsible for the oversight of 13 staff and over $550 million in state and federal funding. The incumbent will be responsible for managing all aspects of state operations for the NYS WIC Program including budgeting, expenditure plans, purchasing, procurements, grant and miscellaneous services contracts, audits, internal controls, and state and federal reporting. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely manner.

Additional Comments Contingent permanent, full-time, competitive, appointment.

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...

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.

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 Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Rm 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 resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference RMV/HPA2/22187 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, RMV/HPA2/22187, 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.