DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES 3309
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in
this class organizes and directs a major division within the Social Services
Department. The incumbent is responsible
for directing a large multi-faceted public program and for formulating,
recommending and implementing procedures for the effective and efficient
operation of such a program.
Considerable independent judgment and initiative are exercised in the
formulation and implementation of program policies within the framework of
federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. Supervision is exercised over a staff of
professional, technical and clerical employees.
Work is performed under general supervision, and is reviewed for
effectiveness of services rendered. Does
related work as required.
Formulates program procedures and assures that
divisional staff is trained accordingly;
Supervises a staff of professional,
technical and clerical employees;
Monitors the effectiveness of
procedures and staff;
Establishes organizational structure
within division to effectively implement program requirements as mandated;
Prepares or directs preparation of
operating budget for division;
Directs assignment and reassignment of
division staff as needed;
Works with other division
administrators to coordinate inter-divisional functions to effectively provide
public services;
Represents the division as necessary
at community or government meetings, including public speaking engagements;
Prepares, or directs preparation of
management reports required by federal, state or local government;
Prepares or directs preparation of
proposals for grants necessary to enhance or improve effectiveness of division
services;
Prepares or directs preparation of
service contracts;
Reviews and monitors performance of
vendors with whom department has contracted for provision of division services;
Coordinates division processes with
other governmental or community agencies as needed;
Coordinates and evaluates operations
of various division units.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of
public administration; comprehensive knowledge of management principles;
comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public personnel
administration and budgeting; ability to plan organize and supervise the work
of a large staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale;
ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to
comprehend and interpret complex laws and regulations; ability to analyze facts
and present conclusions concisely and clearly; 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 Master's
Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Social Work, and
six (6) years of administrative experience with responsibility for planning,
directing and coordinating the work of a substantial staff working in several
units or performing several separate functions, two (2) years of which must have
been for a human services agency; or,
(b) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a
Bachelor's Degree, and eight (8) years of administrative experience with
responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating the work of a
substantial staff working in several units or performing several separate
functions, two (2) years of which must have been for a human services agency;
or,
(c) An equivalent combination of
education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).
PROMOTIONAL
Either:
(a) Two (2) years of permanent
competitive status as an Assistant Division Administrator of Social Services,
Assistant Commissioner of Social Services or Senior Assistant to Commissioner
of Social Services; or,
(b) Four (4) years of permanent
competitive status as a Social Services Examiner V, Bureau Director of Social
Services or Medical Services Bureau Director.
R08/04/16
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive