Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/09/26
Applications Due: 10/23/26
Vacancy ID: 226859
Position Information
NY HELPSYes
55-b/c EligibleYes
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleBusiness Officer 1/ Business Officer Trainee 1/ Business Officer Trainee 2 (NY HELPS), Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, P28162
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56183 to $88970 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
InternshipNo
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6 AM
To 6 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County New York
Street Address Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
102 Rivers Edge Road
City New York
StateNY
Zip Code10035
Job Specifics
Duties Description As a Business Officer 1 at Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, you will perform, coordinate, and oversee business, fiscal, and support service activities.
Duties include:
• Conducting financial analyses and making recommendations based on findings.
• Identifying spending trends and preparing cost projections.
• Reviewing and tracking expenditures and assisting in budget requests.
• Monitoring inventory and reviewing/approving purchase requests.
• Overseeing contract and grant administration activities and procurement processes
Minimum Qualifications andidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Business Officer 1 if they have 6 years of professional experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.
Substitution: An associate's degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
OR
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Business Officer Trainee 1 if they have 4 years of professional experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.
Substitution: An associate's degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
To be advanced to the full performance level, Business Officer 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.
OR
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Business Officer Trainee 2 if they have 5 years of professional experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.
Substitution: An associate's degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
To be advanced to the full performance level, Business Officer 1, you must successfully complete 1 year of the traineeship.
OR
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on a current Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Business Officer Trainee 1 and to be advanced to the full performance level, Business Officer 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.
OR
Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Business Officer Trainee 1 and to be advanced to the full performance level, Business Officer 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.
OR
Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
Salary range listed encompasses the hiring rate of a Business Officer 1/Trainee (SG-NS) through the job rate of a Business Officer 1 (SG-18).
Business Officer 1 / Trainee: $56,183
Business Officer Trainee 2: $62,964
Business Officer 1: $69, 964 - $88,970
This position is eligible for a down state adjustment of $4,000.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 646-766-4380
Email Address mk.hr@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
102 Rivers Edge Road
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10035
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, please copy the link below into a new browser window to complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application, and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax or email the Human Resources email address noted above. Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID #, and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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