CHIEF DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES 3310

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class functions as a Division Administrator within the Department of Social Services while assisting the Commissioner of Social Services in the development of comprehensive department-wide short and long-range strategic plans, programs and goals. 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. A position in the class differs from a Division Administrator of Social Services in that an employee in the class has additional department-wide responsibilities and would be expected to oversee and assign work to other Division Administrators. Considerable independent judgment and initiative are exercised in the formulation and implementation of departmental and division-specific 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 of the Commissioner of Social Services. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Functions as the Division Administrator for an assigned division and establishes organizational structure to implement program requirements as mandated;

Oversees and assigns work to Division Administrators and other administrative directors in areas including Finance, Information Technology, Personnel, Child Support Enforcement, Client Benefits, Family and Children’s Services, Medicaid, etc.;

Prepares or directs preparation of the operating budget for the assigned division and oversees the development of the operating budget for other divisions supervised;

Develops comprehensive short and long-range division and departmental strategic plans, programs and goals and directs staff to effect required outcomes;

Develops departmental workflow to accomplish departmental objectives;

Represents the Commissioner, the department and the assigned division as necessary at community or government meetings and other public speaking engagements including conferences with federal, state and county officials and private employers relative to workforce development programs;

Leads department-wide continuous improvement and performance management initiatives;

Directs department-wide management and research activities and reviews the analyses and evaluations of policies and procedures;

Oversees the generation of systems to increase operation efficiency, track revenue/expenses and monitor performance measures;

Reviews and interprets Federal, State and Local laws pertaining to departmental programs;

May serve on Community Boards to promote the mission of the Department.

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 functions of the various divisions of the Social Services Department and their interrelationships; thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and methods of organization for the administration of Social Services programs; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public personnel administration and budgeting; good knowledge of the principles and practices of public assistance programs and all Federal, State and Local programs and laws related to public assistance services; 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

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Division Administrator of Social Services.

1/01/2017

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive