Health Care Surveyor 2 (NY HELPS – 82677 Position Available In Onondaga, New York

Date Posted:

06/10/25

Applications Due:

06/24/25

Vacancy ID:

189916 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyHealth, Department of TitleHealth Care Surveyor 2 (NY

HELPS – 82677

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade20 Bargaining UnitPS&T – Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $104173 to $114121 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeContingent Permanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage80% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From9 AM To5 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

Yes Telecommuting allowed?

Yes Location CountyOnondaga Street AddressOffice of Aging and Long-Term Care, Division of Nursing Home and ICF/IID Surveillance 217 South Salina Street CitySyracuse StateNY Zip Code13202 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionThe incumbent functions as a member of an interdisciplinary surveillance team that can include nurses, social workers, registered dietitians, and sanitarians; and performs the following duties: As assigned, the incumbent will survey nursing home providers throughout the region, perform provider and patient interviews, review provider-developed materials for appropriateness, and collect evidence to support findings; As needed, to support licensure of new nursing home providers and/or training programs, the incumbent may be assigned review of provider-developed policies and procedures to ensure clinical accuracy and support ongoing success; 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 QualificationsPermanent Transfer Candidate:

Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Health Care Surveyor 2, G20.

Non-Competitive:

possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and two years of post-licensure, specialized professional administrative or professional clinical experience.

Substitution:

a bachelor’s degree in nursing may substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master’s degree in nursing may substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to actively participate on an interdisciplinary team, accept constructive criticism, and display constant professionalism as a representative of the Department; excellent interview, observational, and writing skills and the ability to translate collected information into legally defensible reports; Experience with the aged and aging population, especially in the provision of direct patient care as a human services or clinical professional, an ability to appreciate how the aging process affects outcomes, and clinical knowledge and experience with Long Term Care and the aging population; Understanding and use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook as well as SharePoint; Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility and dedication. Additional CommentsThis position requires travel to areas often underserved by public transit. The successful incumbent must be flexible and available to work varied hours, which may include weekends and holidays, to respond to emergencies and/or provide guidance relative to off-hours investigations, as needed. Work hours to be determined at time of hire. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Training Certification is required within one year of the date of employment.

• Specific work hours are TBD within standard department hours.

Posted Salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at step 4 and job rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($84,173 – $94,121) plus an additional Geographic Pay ($20,000). 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.

.. 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: ://health.ny/commissioner/index.htm Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Management Group, SM/HCS2/82677 Telephone518-486-1812 Fax518-473-3395 Email Addressresume@health.ny Address StreetRoom 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12237 Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny, with Reference

SM/HCS2/82677

included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SM/HCS2/82677, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.