Project Manager 2 (NY HELPS)

Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person. Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position. Review Vacancy Date Posted 11/19/24 Applications Due12/04/24 Vacancy ID173215 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * Contact NY HELPYes AgencyInsurance Fund, State TitleProject Manager 2 (NY HELPS) Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade23 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $87556 to $109854 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County New York Street Address 199 Church St City New York StateNY Zip Code10007 Minimum Qualifications For new to NYS employment (or current NYS employees): * A bachelor's degree*, AND * At least three years of professional experience in project management which must include 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. This experience must include the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans. Substitutions: * A Juris Doctor, master's, or higher degree in a related field may substitute for one year of specialized experience. Current certification from the from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) may substitute for two years of experience OR a Project Management Professional (PMP) may substitute for all three years of experience. For current NYS employees only: * Reachable for appointment on current Civil Service eligible list used for filling this title; OR * One year of permanent competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Examples of eligible titles include but are not limited to: Administrative Specialist 2, Information Technology Specialist 3 (including all parenthetics). Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position. Duties Description The incumbent will be assigned to the current and on-going initiatives with Workers' Compensation Policy systems, participating in new and on-going application development efforts. The focus will be on application re-engineering efforts for a suite of policy administration systems including underwriting, premium audit, risk control, and billing systems. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Participate in technology upgrades and processes enhancements for all existing PHS systems. * Work on strategic and statutory projects. * Coordinate and supporting the activities of a project team. * Assisting with defining scope documents. * Facilitate scrum meeting acting as the scrum master. * Assist with PBITS and RFP request. * Create and maintain work breakdown structure. * Determine project start and end date while establishing critical milestones within the project schedule. * Record quality metrics. * Compile project reports and communicate project status. * Interact with stakeholders and coordinate the activities of the project team to ensure objectives and milestone timelines are met. * Document meeting minutes and action items. * Follow up with project team on action items. * Identifies risks and their potential impact on the project. * Perform the full range of supervisory duties. Additional Comments Please note, the salary range shown includes location pay and/or geographic pay. 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. Fringe Benefits: * Competitive Compensation. * Future Career Growth Potential. * Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment. * Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals. * Paid State and Federal Holidays. * Full Medical, Vision, and Dental. * Retirement Options. * Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules. (If applicable) NY HELPS Program: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have. Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF's Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at ra@. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Khalan Cassala Telephone Fax 518-437-1618 Email Address hr@ Address Street 15 Computer Drive West City Albany State NY Zip Code 12205 Notes on ApplyingPlease send your resume and cover letter to hr@, referencing the Vacancy ID number in the subject line. You may also send your application via fax to 518-437-1618 or mail to Attn: Human Resources, 15 Computer Drive West, Albany, NY 12205.

Created: 2024-11-24