HEALTH PLANNING COORDINATOR 2627

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class plans and develops comprehensive policies and procedures for the Department of Health Services. The incumbent provides supportive services and acts as a resource person for all divisions of the department in matters related to budget control, data processing, program development planning, grant proposals and legislative review. Work includes assessing computer, financial, budget and/or administrative services. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative in the performance of these duties. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Conducts studies regarding expansion and/or improvement of programs within the Department of Health Services;

Develops short and long term plans for the design and implementation of the department's resources, including medical data base computer resources;

Initiates, implements and monitors budgetary and quality improvement controls within the department;

Reviews plans for computer applications, development and data base organization;

Develops operating procedures and prepares procedural manuals;

Establishes procedural and reporting requirements for programs within the department.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration; comprehensive knowledge of the methods and techniques used in conducting research projects; thorough knowledge of current federal, state and local health programs; thorough knowledge of current literature, recent developments and sources of information relevant to health programs and operations; good knowledge of the relationships among governmental units at federal, state and local levels; ability to analyze and evaluate complex data, conduct comprehensive research projects and make practical recommendations concerning health programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads and other administrative officials in the public and private sectors; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a New York State or federally authorized college or university with a Master’s Degree, and six (6) years of experience in planning, project development and/or policy development, including at least three (3) years experience in health-related programs; or,

b) Graduation from a New York State or federally authorized college or university with an Bachelor’s Degree and eight (8) years of experience in planning, project development and/or policy development, including at least three (3) years experience in health-related programs, or;

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience.

R09/14/2023

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive