CHIEF OF EXAMINATIONS                                                            0419

                                   

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves overall administration of 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, personally participates in the more complex problems, and represents the Department at meetings relating to legal mandates imposed by the Federal Justice Department.  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;

            Coordinates all matters relating to the administration of the Police Officer examination with the Justice Department, the County Attorney, the County Executive and the Police 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;

            Administers legal proceedings authorized by Section 50 and Section 76 of Civil Service Law;

            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 County Attorney in defending actions taken by the Examinations Division;

            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 (3) years of permanent competitive status as a Principal Personnel Analyst.

 

R10/21/96

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive