ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ANALYST 0782
An employee in this class assists in the performance of fiscal and
programmatic analyses for the Suffolk County Executive in areas such as
cost-benefit analyses, budget and policy options, and/or the improvement of
operational efficiency and effectiveness.
The incumbent is assigned to work with a senior staff member in a team
approach to analyses until enough knowledge and experience are gained for
independent work performance. Work is
assigned and reviewed by a higher level Executive Analyst or an administrative
supervisor. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assists in the analysis
of the fiscal and programmatic effects of County-wide departmental operating
and capital budget requests and in the preparation of recommendations for
consideration by the County Executive;
Participates in team
projects involving research, analyses and preparation of reports to the
Executive in such areas as organizational structures, cost efficiency and
effectiveness, department reorganization impacts, labor agreement proposals,
and changes in state funding formulas;
Assists in the collection
and analysis of data relative to the performance of government programs and
operations;
Participates in studies
of departments and operations for the purpose of determining needed
modifications and improvements in organizational structure, program design and
administrative procedures;
Assists in developing
recommendations for new methods, changes in policy, operations and procedures,
and other improvements to increase personnel and cost efficiency;
Researches a variety of
issues of importance to the County Executive.
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
conduct 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
Either:
a) Graduation from a New York State or
regionally accredited college or university with a Master's Degree; or,
b) Graduation from a
New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
Degree and two (2) years of experience in the analysis of programs, research,
management, finance, personnel, policy and/or budgeting, one (1) year of which
must have been in the public sector or government; or,
c) An equivalent combination of education and
experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of
permanent competitive status as an Executive Technician.
12/18/03
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive