PROGRAM
EXAMINER 0741
An employee in this class performs studies of the effectiveness of
government or agency operations in meeting programmatic and legal
objectives. The work involves policy
analysis, budgetary review, management and operations research, program
evaluation and comparative cost analysis.
Positions in this class differ from those in the budget, management and
research titles in that the work is multi-disciplinary in nature, requiring the
application of the principles and techniques of each of these fields. The incumbent is primarily responsible for
analyzing the quality and cost-effectiveness of government or agency service
delivery, rather than the efficiency of internal administrative procedure. Supervision is received from a professional
or administrative supervisor, who evaluates performance through frequent
consultation, conferences and review of oral and written reports. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Collects
and analyzes data relative to the performance of government programs and
operations;
Identifies legal,
programmatic and management objectives;
Develops standards and
criteria for evaluating program productivity;
Reviews policy
alternatives available in terms of the fiscal and operational implications and
the impact on the economic, social and physical environment of the region;
Participates in studies
of departments and operations for the purpose of determining needed
modifications and improvements in organizational structure, program design and
administrative procedures;
Evaluates requested and
proposed operating and capital budgets in terms of the impact on the delivery
of governmental or agency services;
Applies the principles of
performance budgeting to the budget review process;
Collects and analyzes
data on the economic, demographic and sociological characteristics of the
region which have an impact on the development of policies and programs;
Prepares cost analyses of
alternative management systems, procedures and methods of operation;
Reviews new and proposed
federal, state and local legislation to determine the effect on government or
agency activities.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Good
knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public administration,
public finance and budgeting; good knowledge of the principles of management
analysis, organizational theory and cost-benefit analysis; good knowledge of
statistical concepts and methods; working knowledge of the application of data
processing systems and methods to administrative procedures; working knowledge
of the general principles of accounting, particularly as applied to budgeting
and public finance; ability to conduct studies of operations and to perform
administrative research; ability to analyze complex data and to prepare
comprehensive narrative and statistical reports in the area of public
administration; ability to acquire rapidly a good knowledge of the legal and
administrative regulations and guidelines related to government programs;
ability to establish effective working relationships with public officials and
administrators; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally
and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the
position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's Degree, and two (2) years of experience in policy analysis, budgetary
review, management and operations research, program evaluation or comparative
budgetary analysis.
NOTE:
Additional relevant graduate level education will be substituted for
experience on a year-for-year basis.
PROMOTIONAL
One (1) year of
satisfactory service as a permanent Program Examiner Trainee without further
examination.
R12/14/99
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
RR1/28/03