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