Job Description
APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE PRINCIPLE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE.
The Medical Assistance Program (MAP) administers public health insurance programs, including Medicaid, for the City of New York. Applying individuals and families are approved for eligibility against applicable Federal and State guidelines. Those found to be eligible can use coverage provided to access doctors, medication and other health care services at little or no cost.
The Office of Mail Renewal (OMR) is recruiting for one (1) Principal Administrative Associate, Level III to function as a Section Manager under the general direction of the Director with latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgement, and who will perform difficult and responsible supervisory and administrative work.
- Responsible for the supervision of a section involved in the Medicaid eligibility process, monitoring performance to ensure functions are carried out efficiently and effectively.
- Provide for proper interpretation and application of Departmental policies and procedures and assure that eligibility determinations are consistent with applicable laws and policies.
- Responsible for the implementation of policies, procedures, methods or systems which guide operations of the section.
- Consult with the Director on overall problems and provide guidance to administrative staff on exceptional complex situations and administrative personnel problems.
- Prepare corrective action plans and ensure that deficiencies are corrected. Such plans may include re-training of staff, reassignment within section or redeployment.
- Responsible for the submission of statistical data and special reports as required.
- Interact with other inter and intra agency sections.
Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.