Business Officer 1/ Business Officer Trainee 1/ Business Officer Trainee 2 (NY HELPS), Rockland Psychiatric Center, P27667

About the Role

As a Business Officer 1 at Rockland Psychiatric Center, you will perform, coordinate, and oversee business, fiscal, and support service activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Candidates can qualify for this role through multiple pathways:

• Business Officer 1 (NY HELPS): 6 years of professional experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.
  • An associate's degree can substitute for 2 years of experience.
  • A bachelor’s degree can substitute for 4 years of experience.
  • A master’s degree in a related field can substitute for 5 years of experience.
  • A doctorate in a related field can substitute for 6 years of experience.
• Business Officer Trainee 1 (NY HELPS): 4 years of professional experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.
  • An associate's degree can substitute for 2 years of experience.
  • A bachelor’s degree can substitute for 4 years of experience.
  • A master’s degree in a related field can substitute for 5 years of experience.
  • A doctorate in a related field can substitute for 6 years of experience.

  To advance to Business Officer 1, you must complete a 2-year traineeship.

• Business Officer Trainee 2 (NY HELPS): 5 years of professional experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing.
  • An associate's degree can substitute for 2 years of experience.
  • A bachelor’s degree can substitute for 4 years of experience.
  • A master’s degree in a related field can substitute for 5 years of experience.
  • A doctorate in a related field can substitute for 6 years of experience.

  To advance to Business Officer 1, you must complete 1 year of the traineeship.

• Competitive Class Appointment (PCO eligible list): Appointment as a Business Officer Trainee 1, with advancement to Business Officer 1 after a 2-year traineeship.
• Competitive Class Appointment (PATT eligible list): Appointment as a Business Officer Trainee 1, with advancement to Business Officer 1 after a 2-year traineeship.
• Transfer Eligibility (State Service): 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.

Benefits

• NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to tuition assistance programs.
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth.
• Paid time off: 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• NYS Retirement programs.

Pay

• Business Officer 1 / Trainee: $53,764
• Business Officer Trainee 2: $59,994
• Business Officer 1: $66,951 - $85,138

This position is eligible for a downstate adjustment of $4,000.