The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Bureau of Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP) is a federally funded public health nutrition program which provides reimbursement for healthy meals and snacks served to children in family day care homes, day care centers, emergency shelters, afterschool programs and adults in day care. The Health Program Administrator (HPA) will perform fiscal and auditing tasks required by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal regulations and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) federal circulars and handbooks.
The HPA will conduct desk reviews, on-site program and yearly budget reviews for participating CACFP Sponsoring Organizations; analyze financial information from potential new sponsors and existing sponsors to determine financial integrity, viability and compliance with federal and state regulations; draft financial correspondence summarizing review findings; and provide training and technical assistance to staff and sponsoring organizations.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS:
Trainee 1: A bachelor's degree or higher.
Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of agency programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Grade 18: A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of agency programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Health Program Administrator, Grade 18.
Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer to a Health Program Administrator, Grade 18.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate would have experience with federal nutrition programs, the Statewide Financial System, Excel and QuickBooks. They should also have the ability to analyze data, prioritize multiple assignments, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Permanent, competitive or non-competitive, full-time appointment. Transfer candidates may be asked for the last four digits of their social security number to verify eligibility.
Position may be filled at a trainee level (equated to Grades 14 or 16), or Grade 18, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate.
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
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:
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.
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
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