<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 03/04/26</p> <p>Applications Due03/16/26</p> <p>Vacancy ID210854</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPYes</p> <p>AgencyMental Health, Office of</p> <p>TitleBusiness Officer 1/ Business Officer Trainee 1/ Business Officer Trainee 2 (NY HELPS), Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center, P26565</p> <p>Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services</p> <p>Salary GradeNS</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $53413 to $85138 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Contingent Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 40</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 6 AM</p> <p>To 6 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Rockland</p> <p>Street Address Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center</p> <p>2 First Avenue</p> <p>City Orangeburg</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code10982</p> <p>Duties Description As a Business Officer 1 at Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center, you will perform, coordinate, and oversee business, fiscal, and support service activities.</p> <p>Duties include:</p> <ul> <li>Conducting financial analyses and making recommendations based on findings. </li><li>Identifying spending trends and preparing cost projections. </li><li>Reviewing and tracking expenditures and assisting in budget requests. </li><li>Monitoring inventory and reviewing/approving purchase requests. </li><li>Overseeing contract and grant administration activities and procurement processes </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications Are you interested in starting your accounting career with New York State? Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center is recruiting for a Business Officer 1 who will work in their fiscal management department. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>To be advanced to the full performance level, Business Officer 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>To be advanced to the full performance level, Business Officer 1, you must successfully complete 1 year of the traineeship.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>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.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>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.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:</p> <ul> <li>NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance </li><li>Access to tuition assistance programs </li><li>Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth </li><li>Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave </li><li>NYS Retirement programs </li></ul> <p>Background checks will be required.</p> <p>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).</p> <p>Business Officer 1 / Trainee: $53,764</p> <p>Business Officer Trainee 2: $59,994</p> <p>Business Officer 1: $66,951 - $85,138</p> <p>This position is eligible for a down state adjustment of $4,000.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Human Resources</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax 845-680-5582</p> <p>Email Address rocklandchildrens-jobs@omh.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center</p> <p>2 First Avenue</p> <p>City Orangeburg</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 10962</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.</p> <p>https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/Employment/docs/employment-application.pdf</p> <p>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.</p>