DEPUTY TOWN COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES                                8421

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the Town Commissioner of Human Services in the administration, planning, and coordination of programs and operations of the department.  The incumbent is responsible for assisting in the supervision of subordinate personnel in their performance and adherence to regulations and policies set forth.  The Deputy acts for and in place of the Commissioner.  In performing the duties of the position, the Deputy Commissioner exercises a considerable amount of independence of judgement and initiative.  The work is reviewed through conferences and reports by the Commissioner and Town Board.  Does related work as required.

        

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

         Assists in planning, supervising, and implementing the programs of Drug and Alcohol Control, Senior Citizen Services, Handicapped Services, Therapeutic Services, the Youth Bureau and Human Development.

         Assists in supervising the preparation, presentation and maintenance of the Department’s annual budget and fiscal policies;

         Provides and promotes programs that meet the needs of Senior Citizens, disadvantaged youth and handicapped individuals, and that deter and eradicate drug and alcohol abuse, and encourage socio-economic growth;

         Develops and coordinates data gathering procedures and departmental studies, and analyzes results for potential policy, regulation, and ordinance revision or development;

         Recommends departmental procedures, policies, regulations or ordinances to achieve a more effective operation;

         Enforces all regulations and policies of the Department.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies regarding all departmental programs and services; thorough knowledge of the departmental programs, functions, and activities; good knowledge of enforcement operations and procedures; good knowledge of information and data gathering; ability to administer and supervise subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

        

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no qualifications for this position as it is in the Exempt Class.

 

 

 

 

04/03/00

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt

Review 04/11/05