Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/14/26
Applications Due: 09/30/26
Vacancy ID: 223820
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyCivil Service, Department of
TitleRegistered Nurse Supervisor 1 (Health Services)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade22
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $117371 to $128921 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 40%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address 55 Mohawk Street
Ste 201
City Cohoes
StateNY
Zip Code12047
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 Health Services is responsible for overseeing occupational health nursing care, providing direct and indirect supervision to professional nursing and clinical support staff.
Key responsibilities include:
- Directing daily clinic operations, workflow, and staffing to ensure the efficient delivery of occupational health services.
- Implementing and enforcing facility and departmental policies and procedures.
- Supervising pre-placement health screenings, annual surveillance programs (e.g., TB testing, fit testing, respirator medical clearances), and mandatory immunization initiatives.
- Auditing clinical documentation and electronic medical records (EMR) for accuracy, quality assurance, and compliance with confidentiality/HIPAA guidelines.
- Conducting staff performance evaluations, probation assessments, onboarding, and competencies for RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary partners and supporting departmental leadership in quality improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS):
Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience in internal medicine, family medicine, preventative medicine, emergency medicine, or surgery.
A master’s degree in nursing may substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a doctorate in nursing may substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.
REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Department of Civil Service employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 (Health Services), if less than one year, you must be currently reachable on the Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 (Health Services) eligible list if one exists.
COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
You must be reachable on the current eligible list or eligible for transfer.
70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.
For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.
The open competitive minimum qualifications are:
• Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience in internal medicine, family medicine, preventative medicine, emergency medicine, or surgery.
A master’s degree in nursing may substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a doctorate in nursing may substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Additional Comments #TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.
The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.
Among its duties, the Department:
• Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.
• Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (https://www.cs.ny.gov/nyship/), one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.
• Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees.
• Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/) to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/)
The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to DCSRA@cs.ny.gov
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning
Telephone 518-473-4306
Fax
Email Address YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov
Address
Street Empire State Plaza
Agency Building 1, 10th Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12239
Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, and resume to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov. Please include the Title and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
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