Health Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing) (NY HELPS)

NY HELP YesAgency Health, Department ofTitle Health Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing) (NY HELPS) - 51533Occupational Category Other Professional CareersSalary Grade 22Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary Range From $113178 to $124230 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type PermanentJurisdictional Class Non-competitive ClassTravel Percentage 50%Workweek Mon-FriHours Per Week 37.5WorkdayFrom 8:30 AMTo 4:30 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? YesCounty OnondagaStreet Address Central NY Regional Office/Division of Hospitals and Diagnostic and Treatment Centers217 S. Salina StreetCity SyracuseState NYZip Code 13202Duties Description Participate in a range of activities, which will include conducting complaint investigations or on-site surveys of hospitals, diagnostic and treatment centers and other health care settings and providers to determine compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations. May serve as part of a survey team and may be responsible for the facilitation of team operations. These positions require fieldwork.Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health Employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service as a Health Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing), SG22 and able to meet the minimum qualifications for non-competitive appointment as seen below.Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS: Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and three years of post-licensure, specialized professional administrative or professional clinical experience.Substitution: A bachelor's degree in nursing can substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master's degree in nursing can substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.Preferred Qualifications: Must have strong interpersonal, problem solving, decision-making and time management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the ideal candidate must have excellent writing and editing skills and be able to effectively interpret laws and regulations governing health care facilities and health care providers in New York State.Additional Comments Occasional travel, including overnights and travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation is required.Posted salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at Step 4 and job rate for PS&T ($93,178 - $104,230) plus an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $20,000.This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email to make a request.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.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.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resources Management GroupTelephone 518-486-1812Fax 518-473-3395Email Address AddressStreet Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217City AlbanyState NYZip Code 12237Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to , with Reference PC/HCS3(Nursing)/51533 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, PC/HCS3(Nursing)/51533, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Created: 2026-03-04