ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH 0736
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Work involves assisting in directing the activities of a
County department's management and research unit. Supervision is exercised over a professional
staff engaged in analyzing and evaluating internal policies and procedures and
generating manual and automated systems designed for optimum departmental
performance. Work is performed under the
general supervision of a Director of Management and Research or administrative
supervisor and is reviewed through conferences and reports. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Assists in directing the activities
of a unit responsible for department-wide management and research activities;
Reviews analyses and evaluations of the internal policies
and procedures of a specific department;
Oversees the generation of manual
and automated systems to improve departmental performance, to track funding,
and to aid in budget preparation;
Directs the development of effective
organizational workflow to facilitate accomplishment of departmental
objectives;
Assists in supervising the
monitoring of departmental performance and the preparation of quantitative
reports to assist management decision making and to meet reporting requirements
of government funding agencies;
Assists in organizing and directing
programmatic studies;
Oversees the administration of a
department's grant funded programs;
Consults with division heads on
matters concerning administrative policy.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive
knowledge of the methods and techniques employed in performing managerial
studies and conducting research projects; thorough knowledge of the principles,
practices and techniques of public administration, public finance and modern
office management; thorough knowledge of the application of data processing
systems and methods to administrative procedures; thorough knowledge of local, state
and federal laws which pertain to management organization, planning and
implementation; ability to direct studies of government operations and
administrative research; ability to systematically analyze facts and to
exercise sound judgment in arriving at improved methods of operation; ability
to establish effective working relationships with public officials and
administrators; ability to supervise the work of 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.
Either:
a) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's
Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration and six (6) years of
administrative experience, at least three (3) of which have involved review of
organizational operations; or,
(b) Graduation from college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a
Bachelor's Degree and eight (8) years of administrative experience, at least
three (3) of which have involved review of organizational operations; or,
(c) An equivalent combination of education and
experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).
PROMOTIONAL
One (1) year of permanent
competitive status as Chief Program Examiner or Chief Management Analyst.
R 9/2/2021
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive