TRAFFIC COURT ADMINISTRATOR                                                    0059

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class assists the Director in the administrative operation of the Traffic & Parking Violations Agency, relieving the Director of a wide variety of management details.  The incumbent must be able to evaluate policies and procedures and exercise independent judgment and initiative.  Supervision may be exercised over a number of professional and clerical personnel, and work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through conferences and implementation of policies.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Assists the Director of the Traffic & Parking Violations Agency in all administrative matters, including budget preparation, personnel selection/assignment, development of appropriate management procedures, and oversight of daily functioning;

            Oversees all staff to ensure efficiency, while maintaining high standards of customer service;

            Develops procedures for the collection of revenue and associated statistical reports for the department;

            Supervises the recording and reconciliation of traffic and parking tickets;

            Prepares revenue reports, Red Light Safety Program reports, and accident statistics;

            Assists the Director in managing special projects;

            Ensures that established policies and procedures are implemented; 

            Assists in the development of short range and long range goals for the operation of the Agency;

            Reviews, evaluates, and improves departmental procedures.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of office management, organization and supervision; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of financial administration, budgeting, and public administration; thorough knowledge of traffic court rules and regulations; thorough knowledge of the sources of information, methods and techniques used in administrative research; thorough knowledge of modern office equipment and supply requirements; ability to rapidly acquire a thorough knowledge of the legal, administrative and procedural regulations applicable to the department; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a large staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to develop effective office procedures; ability to promote and maintain effective departmental and public relations; ability to recognize and solve problems; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Either:

(a)   Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of administrative experience, at least four (4) of which were in a traffic court or traffic agency; or,

(b)   Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession  of a high school equivalency diploma, and ten (10) years of administrative experience, at least four (4) of which were in a traffic court or traffic agency; or,

(c)   An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

 

 

 

R 2/24/22

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive