Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator 2- 87071

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Services Quality & Analytics/Center for Health Data Innovation

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12203

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Health Program Administrator 2 (HPA2) will work in the Office of Health Services and Quality Analytics' (OHSQA) Center for Health Data Innovation. The Center for Health Data Innovation oversees several health data systems including the All-Payer Database (APD), the Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS), the NYS Health Connector, HealthDataNY, and others.

The incumbent's primary charge will be to manage staff and programs for APD and SPARCS. This will include the release of appropriate data to internal stakeholders, researchers, or to federal funders as requested. To do this, the HPA2 will need to follow existing procedures, critically assess requests, and document progress. This position will also be required to coordinate with stakeholders, interact with requesters, and manage sub-contractors. Professionalism and interpersonal skills will be key.

As part of their regular duties the HPA2 may be called upon to formalize existing processes or to create guidance based on new projects. The creation of documentation must align with Department guidance and the regulations which govern the programs. Attention to detail and a strong writing background will be essential in these situations.

As needed, this position may also be called upon to participate in budgetary planning and recruitment efforts.

Minimum Qualifications Current NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Program Administrator 2, G-25 OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above G-23 and deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to manage competing priorities. Experience working with hospital discharge data or healthcare claims. An understanding of research and data protection principles. Experience with data analysis. Strong technical skills.

Additional Comments The Office of Health Services Quality and Analytics (OHSQA) complies with the New York State Department of Health's guidance regarding telecommuting. With approval, Department staff are able to telecommute up to 50% of their time per pay period. The other 50% of the time must be spent at OHSQA's office located in the Corning Tower in downtown Albany.

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.

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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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, SCD/HPA2/87071

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 ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SCD/HPA2/87071 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/HPA2/87071, 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.