Job OpportunityMinimum Qualifications Permanent transfer candidates: Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G18); OR current NYS employee with one year or more 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 Civil Service Law to a Health Program Administrator (G18), Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 (NS), or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2 (NS). For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following.Public candidates: Active list candidate on the New York State Department of Civil Service's Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list #26-570 with a score of 100 or higher OR qualified 55B/C candidate in possession of a Bachelor's or higher degree.Preferred Qualifications: Must have strong analytical skills, be well organized and work independently as well as having excellent written, verbal communication, and computer skills. Ability to handle a large volume of applications with a very short turn-around time.Duties DescriptionThe Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program is mandated to oversee clinical laboratories and blood banks and is responsible for issuing permits to these regulated entities upon satisfaction of all regulatory requirements.
A Health Program Administrator is needed to perform detailed assessments of permit eligibility that includes the analysis of multiple data sources and technical knowledge of laboratory testing and operations. This function is critical to ensure that only qualified laboratories are issued permits to perform testing on specimens from New York residents.Additional Comments Preference given to those with a background in a health-related field.Permanent, competitive, full-time. Two year traineeship leading to a G18.
Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility.Benefits of Working for NYSGenerous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Thirteen (13) paid holidays annuallyUp to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annuallyUp to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annuallyUp to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEAUp to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/CUp to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care BenefitsEligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programsFamily dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional BenefitsNew York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) MembershipNYS Deferred CompensationAccess to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings BondsPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)And many more...For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: