Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of - Veterans Home at Montrose

TitleBusiness Officer 1 (NY HELPS) - 90088

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $74114 to $93120 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Westchester

Street Address DOH NYS Veterans Home at Montrose

2090 Albany Post Road

City Montrose

StateNY

Zip Code10548

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Business Officer (BO) 1 will be responsible for overseeing, coordinating and participating in contract, procurement and purchasing activities, including supervision of clerical or paraprofessional staff. The incumbent will monitor inventory levels, review and approve purchase requests, advise on acquisition sources and requirements, and identify and resolve discrepancies. The BO 1 will research and provide recommendations on vendors and cost-effective measures for acquiring goods, equipment, and services, as well as meet with vendors and contractors to discuss potential purchases and negotiate pricing. They will develop, evaluate or review contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Request for Qualifications (RFQs), Request for Information (RFIs) Requests for Application (RFAs), Sole/Single Source procurements, and related financial documents.

The Business Officer 1 will be responsible for the contract, procurement and purchasing operations for all departments in the home. Along with that, the employee will apply mandatory source restrictions in order of precedence, including NYS Preferred Sources, NYS Centralized Contracts, and the Open Market. They will maintain and update contract tracking tools to monitor the status, progress, and compliance of all contracts, procurements and purchasing activities. The incumbent will prepare, review, and submit facility request pursuant to Budget Bulletin No. B-1184, and PTP procurement request forms in compliance with New Yor State Information Technology Policy No. NYS-P08-001.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates:
Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service that is eligible for transfer under Section {70.1 and or 52.6} of the Civil Service Law to Business Officer Trainee 1, NS, Business Officer Trainee 2, NS, or Business Officer 1, SG 18.

Open Competitive NY HELPS qualifications:

Business Officer Trainee 1: Four years of experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.

Business Officer Trainee 2: Five years of experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.

Business Officer 1: Six years of experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.

**Substitution: Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have familiarity working with contracts

Additional Comments One permanent, competitive or non-competitive via HELPS, full-time appointment.

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

The posted salary range ($74,114 to $93,120) includes a downstate adjustment of $4,150.

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.

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...

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

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone 914-788-6102

Fax 914-788-6161

Email Address montrose.hr@nysvets.org

Address

Street NYS Veterans Home at Montrose

2090 Albany Post Road

City Montrose

State NY

Zip Code 10548

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to Montrose.HR@nysvets.org with Reference Business Officer 1