DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF BUDGET REVIEW 0228

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists in directing the analysis of policy, finances, law and administration for the County Legislature and assists in the general administration of the Budget Review Office. Supervision is exercised over the Assistant Director and subordinate professional staff. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Budget Review and is reviewed through consultations and conferences. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises the Assistant Director and subordinate professional staff;

Acts for the Director by representing the Budget Review Office at legislative meetings and other functions;

Acts for the Director by serving as a liaison and technical advisor to the Legislature;

Assists in developing the overall theme and objective for Budget Review Reports;

Assists the Director in the review and report to the Legislature on the fiscal capacity, necessity and efficiency of departmental budgets and management practices.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of methods and techniques employed in performing government and fiscal studies and conducting research projects; comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and public finance; comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of public budgeting work; comprehensive knowledge of analysis methods used to interpret and evaluate data and statistics; thorough knowledge of research methods and survey techniques; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with legislators, staff, agency representatives and other persons associated with research studies; ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; 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 regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master's Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Policy, or Social Welfare and nine (9) years of government agency experience in the analysis of program, management, finance, personnel, policy and/or budgets which includes three years of administrative responsibility for coordinating a staff analyzing budgetary and fiscal policies for a legislative body.

PROMOTIONAL

One year of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Director of Budget Review; or, two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Chief Legislative Analyst.

R 3/24/05

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive