DEPUTY TOWN COMMISSIONER OF PARKS, RECREATION AND SPORTS,                         8426

                                             AND CULTURAL RESOURCES                                                     

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the Town Commissioner of Parks, Recrea­tion and Sports, and Cultural Resources in the overall administration, planning, and coordination of the programs and operations of the Department.  The incumbent is responsible for assisting in the supervision of subordinate personnel in their performance and adherence to Department regulations and policies.  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 independent judgment and initiative.  The work is reviewed by the Commissioner through conferences and reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Assists in planning, supervising and implementing the overall programs of Parks, Recreation and Sports, and Cultural Resources;

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

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

          Maintains and operates the Town's parks and recreational facilities;

          Coordinates, plans and develops recreational and cultural projects and programs for and on behalf of the Town residents in cooperation with other municipalities, community associations, local organizations and private citi­zens;

          Provides and promotes programs which meet the needs of senior citizens, handicapped individuals and disadvantaged youth;

          Develops and coordinates data gathering procedures and departmental studies, analyzing the results for potential policy, regulation and ordinance revision or development.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations relat­ing to areas of Departmental concern; thorough knowledge of the overall pro­grams, functions, activities, policies and regulations of the Department; thorough knowledge of the principles of office management and supervision and their application; ability to gather, assemble and evaluate facts and to arrive at sound and logical conclusions; ability to effectively delegate authority and to plan and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full perform­ance and high morale;  ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;  ability to establish effective working relationships with civic leaders, public officials and the general public;  physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no minimum qualifications for this position since it is in the Exempt Cass.

 

12/29/00

SUFFOLK COUNTY

EXEMPT

Review 04/11/05