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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 07/21/26
Applications Due08/04/26
Vacancy ID220319
NY HELPNo
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleHealth Program Administrator - 15003
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
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 Division of Chronic Disease Prevention/Bureau of Tobacco Control
Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12237
Duties Description The Health Program Administrator (HPA) will support the Bureau's health communication, education, and outreach activities including coordination of communication initiatives and related program operations. This position will contribute to contract and grant administration including tracking and reporting on spending and developing and monitoring project timelines, deliverables, and approval status. The HPA will develop and maintain routine reports and tracking systems to monitor communication and outreach activities, including reach and impact; and design and maintain databases, workflow tools, and project management systems to support communication processes and improve efficiency. The HPA will coordinate dissemination of communication initiatives, including statewide campaign plans, to internal and external partners; and support earned media and outreach efforts; and work collaboratively with program staff, grantees, and partners. Additional responsibilities include assisting in planning and coordination of meetings and communication-related activities, and performing other related programmatic duties as assigned.
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, SG-18 OR a current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law to Health Program Administrator, SG-18, Health Program Administrator Trainee 1, NS, or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, NS. Transfer information for State titles can be found at: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS Program:
Health Program Administrator: 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.
Health Program Administrator, 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.
Health Program Administrator, 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with contract and grant administration. At least one year of experience in the development of written materials including reports and/or evaluations. Experience maintaining databases, spreadsheets or other electronic tracking systems. Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills. Training in health equity and/or racial justice. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Forms, SharePoint, Power Automate, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Additional Comments Occasional statewide travel, including overnights and travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation, may be required (5%). Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility. Appointment may be made at the HPA Trainee 1, HPA Trainee 2 or HPA SG-18 level based on an evaluation of the applicants eligibility, relevant professional experience and/or education.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate's favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
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 Group, EGB/15003/HPA/DCDP-BTC
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 EGB/15003/HPA/DCDP-BTC included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EGB/15003/HPA/DCDP-BTC, 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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