CERTIFICATIONS  MANAGER                                                        0412

 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class supervises and directs the activities of the staff in the Civil Service Department's Certifications Division.  The incumbent is responsible for planning and assigning the work of the division and reviews assignments performed by subordinates. Responsibility also includes administrative oversight over the Department's computer system and databases. The incumbent acts as a liaison between the Civil Service Department and other municipal agencies throughout Suffolk County. Performance is reviewed by the Director of Classification through conferences and reports.    Does related work as required. 

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Oversees the operations and staff of the Certifications Division which establishes eligible lists, conducts precanvasses and prepares official certifications of lists;

            Interviews and selects employees to fill vacant positions;

            Supervises the training of new employees; 

            Assists municipal agencies in hiring by providing guidelines, explaining procedures, and advising of applicable law, rules or regulations;

            Assists in the interpretation of rules and procedures for the benefit of the department’s staff;

            Provides training for Personnel Analyst Trainees in the selection process for competitive jobs;

            Reviews appointments made to insure proper hiring practices; contacts agencies to notify of improper appointments; resolves problems and aids agencies in complying with Civil Service Law; 

            Works with Classification staff during the appointment process;

            Develops and maintains efficient record-keeping systems and administrative procedures;

            Assumes overall responsibility for the automated files processing of all phases of the certification process;

            Oversees the integration of new automated applications into existing unit databases;

            Works with the Department of Information Technology to update existing and develop new data processing procedures. 

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of certification procedures and the laws, rules and regulations governing competitive class hiring practices; good knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures involved in the organization and scheduling of operations to assure maximum efficiency in computer equipment utilization and work production; ability to formulate concise training instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel administrators; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to develop effective office work procedures; ability to promote and maintain effective departmental and public relations; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            PROMOTIONAL

            Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Certifications Supervisor.

 

 

R 12/31/13

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive