DIRECTOR OF BUDGET REVIEW 0250

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class directs the County Legislature’s Office of Budget Review. The incumbent acts as a technical resource to all Legislators and committees. The Director is directly responsible to the Budget Review Steering committee. Supervision is maintained over a professional research staff, as well as clerical employees. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises professional staff as required to satisfy type and quantity of assigned projects;

Maintains supervision over the Legislature’s computer system;

Provides oversight of the Long Island Power Authority as required by Local Law and public referendum;

Gathers and researches pertinent program information, regulations and law from County Government and other sources to provide information to Legislators;

Directs analysis of fiscal, policy and program information;

Suggests improvements in government organizational structure;

Assists the Legislature in evaluating the Executive Operating and Capital Budgets;

When authorized, performs comparative County, department and program evaluation.

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; thorough knowledge of research methods and survey techniques; thorough knowledge of analysis to interpret and evaluate data and statistics; good knowledge of the sources of information in the field of research; ability to systematically 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

This position is in the Exempt jurisdictional class. Therefore, there are no minimum qualifications.

Appointment in this title is by the Legislature pursuant to Sections 2-15(A) and 2-19(B) of the Suffolk County Charter for a term of four years.

R10/01/02

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt

Review 01/15/10