Health Program Administrator - 15003

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/21/26

Applications Due
08/04/26

Vacancy ID220319

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NY HELPYes

Agency Health, Department of

Title Health Program Administrator - 15003

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade
18

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

Salary Range From $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 Code
12237

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.

* Substitution:
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

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…