TOWN MANAGEMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR 3766

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class coordinates and administers a town's management services. The incumbent oversees information technology operations, implements personnel and purchasing policies, administers grant applications and coordinates the risk management program. Supervision is exercised over a professional, technical and clerical staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Coordinates the operations of town government through the use of information technology systems;

Reviews all contracts and specifications relative to the competitive bidding laws;

Administers town applications for state, federal or other grants or forms of aid available to municipalities;

Establishes uniform purchasing practices, standardizes supply, material and equipment use and maintenance;

Administers, manages and reviews a town's self-insured programs and insurance policies to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of current or proposed policies, and making the recommendations to the Town Board regarding same;

Implements, administers, manages and coordinates a town's risk management insurance policies and procedures;

Supplies and maintains vehicles that are town owned other than those assigned to the Highway Department;

Assists departments in the recruitment of personnel; maintains accurate records of all personnel transactions;

Assists in implementing the recommendations of independent auditors and Audit Committee.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of public administration and financing; thorough knowledge of information technology systems and capabilities; thorough knowledge of the policies, regulations, methods, procedures and laws related to general services and insurance programs and services offered by a town; good knowledge of administration and supervision of personnel; good knowledge of the distribution and supply of materials, equipment, usage and maintenance; good knowledge of statistical concepts and methods; knowledge of inventory control; ability to efficiently meet the needs of municipal departments being serviced; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with town, County, state officials and the general public; 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:

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor's Degree, and six (6) years of technical or administrative experience in the following fields: information technology systems, public or business administration, and public finance. This experience must include at least two (2) years at a managerial level in each field; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and ten (10) years of technical or administrative experience in the following fields: information technology systems, public or business administration, and public finance. This experience must include at least two (2) years at a managerial level in each field; or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

R10/26/11

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive