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Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for conducting surveillance activities including on-site surveys and complaint investigations of Adult Care Facilities (ACF) either independently or as part of an interdisciplinary survey team by observing and evaluating resident care against established standards and for evaluating ACF compliance with Federal, State, and Department regulations and policies; The incumbent will be responsible for managing a caseload of ACF Certificate of Need (CON) applications throughout the regional office review and approval process, including programmatic components of the review. This will require extensive communication with applicants or their representatives (consultants, attorneys, board members), as well as Central Office ACF staff; The incumbent will be required to conduct onsite pre-opening survey activities and other programmatic tasks as needed. As part of a team environment, the incumbent may be asked to support emergency preparedness activities and/or initiatives underway in other long-term care programs to support the overall mission of the Department and/or the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care.

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. 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: Strong organization skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office product suite.

A demonstrated ability to interpret policies and analyze workflow. Dedication to a team structure, emotional intelligence to support growth, and a commitment to effectuating constant quality improvement. A strong desire to learn both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and apply knowledge to sustainable improvements.

Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) Certification is preferred. Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation. 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.

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