LEGISLATIVE TECHNICIAN 0769

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists in the analysis of data and preparation of statistical and written reports for the Suffolk County Legislature. Work is performed under close supervision, usually as part of a team. Assignments and supervision are received from professional or administrative supervisors. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in analyzing the fiscal and programmatic effects of the Suffolk County Executive's proposed operating and capital budgets;

Participates in a team effort by assisting with research and analysis for a special project;

Collects data, and assists with analyzing the data and preparing a written report of findings and recommendations;

Assists in researching a variety of issues of importance to the Legislature: such as organizational structures, program costs and benefits, impacts of budgetary changes and the status of federal and state legislation or funding.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public administration, public finance and budgeting; working knowledge of the principles of cost-benefit analysis; working knowledge of program evaluation and methods; working knowledge of federal and state grant programs; ability to assist in the conduct of limited studies of government operations and to perform fiscal research; ability to assess the fiscal implication of moderately complex legislation; 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.

R03/07/01

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/28/03