New York State Department of Civil Service Announces Open-Competitive Examination Open to the Public

Correctional Regional Health Services Administrator

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Minimum Qualifications

On or before May 31, 2017, you must have:

Either 1. a master’s or higher degree in health care administration, health care management, health services administration, public health,* nursing, hospital administration, hospital management, business administration, or public administration; and three years of experience as an administrator involved in the management and oversight of the delivery of health services. At least one year of the experience must include performing one or more of the following: supervision of subordinate staff, direct oversight, or management.

Or 2. a bachelor’s degree in health care administration, health care management, health services administration, public health,* nursing, hospital administration, hospital management, business administration, or public administration; and four years of experience as an administrator involved in the management and oversight of the delivery of health services. At least one year of the experience must include performing one or more of the following: supervision of subordinate staff, direct oversight, or management.

*A degree in public health education is NOT qualifying.

Examples of non-qualifying experience: Experience as a Food Service Administrator or Registered Dietician is NOT qualifying.

IMPORTANT: Unless waived, you must pay the non-refundable processing fee. For information on fee waivers, visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/types/oc/appinfo.cfm#Fee. It is important that you verify that you entered the correct examination number and title on your online or paper application prior to submitting. If you apply online, you should immediately review your email confirmation notice to verify that you applied for the correct examination. If you do not receive a confirmation number after submitting your online application, your application was NOT received by the Department of Civil Service. No late applications will be accepted after the filing deadline has passed.

Notes

1. Travel Requirements: Appointment to these positions requires extensive travel within a designated area of assignment. Appointees to these positions may be required to operate a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. Field work and travel expenses are reimbursed on a fixed schedule.
2. Your degree must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information can also be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee. If you are applying on the Internet, you must mail the independent verification of equivalency to the NYS Department of Civil Service, Albany, New York 12239. Attention: S2CMH.
3. Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.
4. New York State residence is not required.

The Positions

These positions exist in the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

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Duties

As a Correctional Regional Health Services Administrator (CRHSA), you would develop, implement, and monitor a physician and hospital network for inmate patients within a given region, for the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). CRHSA’s also implement health services program initiatives, monitor quality assurance, administer contracts, and assure proper accreditation of DOCCS’s health care delivery systems. The exact duties may differ among three distinct assignment areas, but may include a combination of supervising subordinate staff; making recommendations regarding staffing and personnel; negotiating, implementing, and otherwise administering contracts; detecting and resolving administrative, operational, and health services problems in accordance with DOCCS policies; conducting pharmacy assessments; and other duties. Positions require significant travel. Some duties are performed inside correctional facilities.

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Subject of Examination

There will be no written test. If you meet the Minimum Qualifications your education and experience will be evaluated against the general background/critical activities of the position. Your score will be based on the rating received on the evaluation. It is essential that you describe your education and experience as completely as possible when you apply. Ambiguity, vagueness, or omissions will not be decided in your favor. Do NOT send resumes. If you apply using the NYS-APP form and you need more space, attach additional 8½" x 11" sheets following the same format used on the application form. Additional unsolicited information will not be accepted after the last day for filing.

Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any wartime Veterans' and Civil Service Law Section 85-a credits to your final passing score.

Important: The Department of Civil Service and other state agencies may communicate with you through email correspondence. This may include the notification of your examination results and canvassing you for interest in appointment. It will be important for you to keep your e-mail address, phone number and mailing address current by logging into https://www.cs.ny.gov/home/myaccount.

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How To Apply

If you do not receive a number after submitting your online application, your application was NOT processed.

Additional Information

New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Appointment to many positions in State government require candidates to undergo an investigative screening. This may include a thorough character investigation, a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Record History Check, a Child Abuse Registry clearance, or other similar procedures. Candidates may be fingerprinted and may be required to pay any necessary fees for that procedure. Depending on the nature of the job, the criminal convictions discovered, or any falsified or omitted information revealed, the investigative findings may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.

Eligibility for Employment

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with New York State. If appointed, you must produce documents that establish your identity and eligibility to work in the United States, as required by the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

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Issued: 2/24/2017

This announcement is subject to amendment or cancellation without notice. Do not copy it, or post it to any other site, but link to it instead.

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