What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager 2 (NY HELPS) - 24353 position at New York State Department of Health?
Description
Duties Description
This position is located in the Division of Nutrition, Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs, Food Delivery and Vendor Management Section (FDVMS) of the New York State WIC Program. This position will serve as lead for Bureau project management and coordination activities, including oversight of WIC modernization efforts and initiatives. The Bureau is currently strategizing long-term goals that will provide additional program features and convenience to participants and the public, including online application/prescreening, a participant portal to assist with shopping, scheduling appointments, and accessing benefit details, enhancements to communication platforms, a portal for WIC Vendors, and online shopping options. The Project Manager 2 will be responsible for developing and implementing project engagement plans for key stakeholders in accordance with state and federal regulations and guidance recommendations, drafting work plans, developing budgets, and creating timeline milestones. The incumbent will work in collaboration with Division of Nutrition colleagues to collect and analyze data to inform the State’s development and execution of these modernization efforts to increase benefit utilization and participant engagement. This position will be responsible for the supervision of 1-2 positions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as a Project Manager 2, G-23.
Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at G-21 or above and eligible for transfer to a Project Manager 2, G-23, under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
NY HELPS (Non-competitive): Seven years of experience in project management which must have included planning and at least three other of the management process groups: origination (including governance work intake, portfolio management, capacity demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and, closing; and the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans. SUBSTITUTIONS: 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. Current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) may substitute for two years of experience. Current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP); or Program Management Professional (PgMP); or Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) may substitute for seven years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in Public Health project management, or related fields (such as Health, Human Services, or Public Health Administration). A master’s degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one year of experience. Experience in all aspects of coordinating a large project; highly organized, proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite; skilled and experienced in delivering technical information to various audiences; work in a public health or nutrition program. Supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Additional Comments
Full-time permanent, competitive or non-competitive position.
Transfer candidates may be asked for the last four digits of their social security number to verify eligibility.
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:
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.
Duties Description
This position is located in the Division of Nutrition, Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs, Food Delivery and Vendor Management Section (FDVMS) of the New York State WIC Program. This position will serve as lead for Bureau project management and coordination activities, including oversight of WIC modernization efforts and initiatives. The Bureau is currently strategizing long-term goals that will provide additional program features and convenience to participants and the public, including online application/prescreening, a participant portal to assist with shopping, scheduling appointments, and accessing benefit details, enhancements to communication platforms, a portal for WIC Vendors, and online shopping options. The Project Manager 2 will be responsible for developing and implementing project engagement plans for key stakeholders in accordance with state and federal regulations and guidance recommendations, drafting work plans, developing budgets, and creating timeline milestones. The incumbent will work in collaboration with Division of Nutrition colleagues to collect and analyze data to inform the State’s development and execution of these modernization efforts to increase benefit utilization and participant engagement. This position will be responsible for the supervision of 1-2 positions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as a Project Manager 2, G-23.
Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at G-21 or above and eligible for transfer to a Project Manager 2, G-23, under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
NY HELPS (Non-competitive): Seven years of experience in project management which must have included planning and at least three other of the management process groups: origination (including governance work intake, portfolio management, capacity demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and, closing; and the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans. SUBSTITUTIONS: 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. Current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) may substitute for two years of experience. Current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP); or Program Management Professional (PgMP); or Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) may substitute for seven years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in Public Health project management, or related fields (such as Health, Human Services, or Public Health Administration). A master’s degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one year of experience. Experience in all aspects of coordinating a large project; highly organized, proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite; skilled and experienced in delivering technical information to various audiences; work in a public health or nutrition program. Supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Additional Comments
Full-time permanent, competitive or non-competitive position.
Transfer candidates may be asked for the last four digits of their social security number to verify eligibility.
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:
- 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...
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.
Salary : $86,681 - $109,650