SENIOR OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST 0227
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general supervision, an employee in this class supervises and
participates for the Department of Audit and Control in the preparation of
operational and financial reviews of municipal departments, contract agencies
or a group of related organizations. Reviews emphasize the most economical
means of achieving objectives. Work is
reviewed through conferences and reports.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Directs the planning,
organizing and performance of operational and financial reviews of municipal
departments, contract agencies or a group of related organizations;
Oversees and participates
in the coordination and evaluation of data, records, reports, contracts and
policies to support conclusions and recommendations;
Assigns work to
employees, reviews work in progress and evaluates work papers and
schedules;
Prepares complex
financial and/or operational reports and makes recommendations for more
economical means of achieving goals;
Develops and/or modifies objectives,
guidelines, scope and methods for specific projects.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the generally accepted principles of governmental
accounting; thorough knowledge of financial regulations and guidelines related
to government programs; thorough knowledge of the principles of management
analysis, theory and cost-benefit analysis; ability to conduct studies of
government operations and perform financial research; ability to analyze
complex data and determine the most economical means of accomplishing
objectives; ability to prepare comprehensive reports; ability to supervise
employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to
establish effective working relationships with public officials and
administrators; 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
Graduation from a New
York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management,
Economics, Finance or Accounting, and four (4) years of government or business
experience in performing research, audits and/or analyses, at least one (1)
year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: Additional relevant education from a
New York State or regionally accredited college or university will be
substituted for experience up to two (2) years of the above experience.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of
permanent competitive status as an Operations Review Specialist.
R09/07/99
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
RR1/6/03