SENIOR ASSETS ANALYST                                                                     0632

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class supervises and per­forms technical work in determining the existence and value of insurance and/or real and personal assets of applicants/recipients of health services or social services.  This is done in order to reduce or defray the cost of these services to the County.  The incumbent assists and advises Assets Analysts and/or other employees, and performs the more difficult work in the review and determination of assets and/or insurance.  The incumbent is expected to exercise considerable initiative, resourcefulness and judgment in the performance of duties while conforming to established policy and statutory mandates. Perfor­mance is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through reports and conferences.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Investigates cases of a difficult nature;

          Verifies financial interests of clients in property, insurance, estates, lawsuits, Social Security and other resources applicable to County reimbursement;

          Performs complex technical and paralegal work in matters relating to the conservation or recovery of funds;

          Investigates possible fraudulent transfers of property by an applicant; makes recommendations on the feasibility of legal action in cases of fraud;

          Supervises the preparation of informal real estate appraisals for departmental use;

     Supervises the maintenance of properties that have been assigned to the Department;

          Supervises the Assets Analysts in the preparation of real property sales; may confer with title companies in clearing title objections;

          Maintains active insurance files of major insurance carriers and major employers;

          Plans and coordinates activities within assigned areas of responsibility;

          Reviews accounts receivable and makes recommendations for collection actions.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of all pertinent insurance, banking, real estate, estate, social service and health laws and regulations; thorough knowledge of financial resource investigation procedures and the evaluation of real and potential assets; good knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations relating to the administration of the programs of a large and complex department; good knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and appliances; ability to plan and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff members and officials in other agencies; ability to conduct interviews with individuals and agencies to elicit pertinent information; ability to gather, organize and evaluate material relevant to legal actions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          Either:

          (a)  Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and two (2) years of analytical, technical or investigative experience in business administration or finance, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,

          (b)  Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equiva­lency diploma, and six (6) years of analytical, technical or investigative experience in business administration or finance, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

 

NOTE:  Additional education in the above areas from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State will be substituted for non-supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of three (3) years.

 

          PROMOTIONAL

          Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assets Analyst.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employee must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation requirements of this position.

 

R01/31/89

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/28/03