DIRECTOR OF
EXAMINATIONS 0409
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The work involves administering the
Examinations and Recruitment Divisions of the Department of Civil Service. Under general direction, the incumbent directs
the activities of a professional, technical and clerical staff, and personally
participates in the more complex problems.
The work is performed in conformance with Civil Service Law and the
policies of the County Personnel Officer, and requires the exercise of
considerable initiative and independent judgment on technical and procedural
matters. Work is reviewed by the County Personnel
Officer through reports and conferences.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Plans,
organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of the Examinations and
Recruitment Programs covering classified positions in all County departments
and outside jurisdictions under the authority of the Civil Service Department;
Assists
in formulating and revising the Civil Service Rules to meet the needs of the
services;
Assists
in developing departmental policy regarding Civil Service matters;
Confers
with appointing authorities and other high level executives in all 240 agencies
under the jurisdiction of the Civil Service Department;
Interprets
and enforces the Civil Service Law, Rules and policies;
Responds
to the more complex questions and correspondence relating to a variety of Civil
Service matters;
Makes
departmental investigations on such general personnel problems as difficulty of
recruitment in terms of class work or areas of assignments, excessive turnover
and similar matters; prepares final reports recommending solutions to eliminate
troubles and improve situations;
Conducts
investigations regarding alleged violations of Civil Service Law;
Makes
presentations to groups of employees, managers, union officials or the general
public on matters pertaining to Civil Service Law, Rules, and/or departmental
policies and procedures;
Conducts
hearings on behalf of the County Personnel Officer and testifies in court or
otherwise assists the
Directs
lay-off analyses pursuant to Civil Service Law Section 80 Reduction in Force
provisions .
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of standard principles,
practices, methods and techniques of public personnel administration;
comprehensive knowledge of specialized principals and practices, methods and
techniques in modern merit system recruitment and selection; Comprehensive
knowledge of New York State Civil Service law; thorough knowledge of federal
statutes relating to employment and employment discrimination; thorough
knowledge of the principles of administrative organization and management;
thorough knowledge of statistical concepts and methods; good knowledge of
recent developments, current literature and sources of information in public
personnel work; good knowledge of modern principles, practices, methods and
techniques in placement, probation and training in modern merit systems;
ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at
conclusions; ability to keep a variety of records and to prepare and submit
reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in
writing; ability to delegate authority and to plan, train and supervise technical
and clerical work in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale;
ability to represent the department on policy, technical and procedural matters
and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees,
department heads, and the general public; physical condition commensurate with
the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PROMOTIONAL
Three
years of permanent competitive status as a Principal Personnel Analyst.
05/05/08
Competitive