SAFETY & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT MANAGER 5363

DISTNGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for providing various administrative services for BOCES. Responsibility is included for supervising health and safety programs and special projects in food service, public relations and school business official programs offered as a cooperative service through BOCES. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative supervisor and is reviewed through periodic conferences and reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Advises and provides assistance to BOCES and component district staff to ensure that applicable health, safety and environmental regulations and procedures are followed;

Develops workshops and corresponding materials on health and safety for component districts and BOCES;

Develops, implements, and promotes the internal BOCES Safety Management Program;

Assists with development, preparation, and implementation of the health and safety program budget;

Meets with representatives of component districts and program participants to provide advice, technical assistance, training and resources related to compliance activities associated with health and safety;

Interacts with various organizations associated with health and safety;

Participates in interviewing and hiring, and training Health and Safety personnel;

Assists and advises building administrators with staff and student health and safety issues;

Reviews purchase requisitions from health and safety staff, assists with the preparation of bids and purchase orders, and meets with vendors to discuss supply and equipment needs;

Assists with the work of business officials and food service administrators assigned to component districts;

Assists in supervising and performing public relations work for assigned districts;

Assists with special projects in the areas of district based business services;

Assists in the preparation of budgets for the school business official, public relations and food service programs;

Insures that all programs are in compliance with applicable laws.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of Public Employee Occupational Safety and Health Act and/or the Federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act standards and regulations; thorough knowledge of the proper use and availability of safety equipment, clothing and vehicles; good knowledge of modern office management and organization; good knowledge of the principles and procedures of public administration and budget preparation; good knowledge of ;ability to develop a good working relationship with employees, and gain their cooperation in the establishment and maintenance of a sound safety program; ability to maintain accurate

records and prepare clear and concise reports; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a clerical staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with that demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and eight (8) years experience in the development or implementation of employee safety or accident prevention programs, two (2) years of which must be in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Note: Additional education will be substituted for the non-administrative and non-supervisory experience on a year-for year basis up to a maximum four (4) years.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

10/17/00

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15