ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAY AND FLEET MAINTENANCE 7229

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs responsible administrative and supervisory work in assisting the Director of Highway and Fleet Maintenance. Supervision is exercised over a large staff of administrative, clerical, and maintenance personnel. Work is reviewed by the Director of Highway and Fleet Maintenance through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists the Director in all administrative matters, including budget preparation, personnel selection/assignment and development of appropriate management procedures;

Supervises and coordinates various division programs,

Assists in developing polices and procedures for implementation and providing administrative services;

Assists the Director in organizing snow removal, salting and sanding of roads and erection of snow fences;

Prepares recommendations for improved methods of fleet preventive maintenance and inventory control;

Processes all division purchase requisitions for highway vehicles and equipment, supervises the maintenance of bookkeeping on purchases; discusses equipment and supply needs with division head; supervises the maintenance of division records;

Acts as department liaison, and in the absence of the Director represents him at meetings on matters related to highway and fleet maintenance.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of office management, organization and supervision; thorough knowledge of codes and ordinances pertaining to highway maintenance and construction; good knowledge of the principals and practices of financial administration, budgeting, statistical concepts and methods, and public administration; good knowledge of methods, operating rules and equipment used in highway and fleet maintenance; good knowledge of the maintenance needs and repairs of highway vehicles and equipment; good knowledge of procedural regulations applicable to highway and fleet maintenance programs, some knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in operation of fleet vehicles and highway equipment; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a large staff in a manner conducive to full performance and moral; ability to develop effective office procedures; ability to promote and maintain effective departmental and public relations; 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

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and five (5) years of administrative experience in highway maintenance and construction, which must include two (2) years of experience in fleet maintenance.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees will be required to posses a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

R03/07/08

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 07/23/15