DEPUTY TOWN COMMISSIONER OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 8525

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the Town Commissioner of Planning and Development in the overall administration, planning, coordinating 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 Town Commissioner of Planning and Development acts for and in place of the Commissioner. In performance of the duties of the position, the incumbent exercises a considerable amount of independence of judgment 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, implementing, the overall programs of the Board of Appeals, Building, Industrial Development, Planning, Fire Prevention, Traffic Safety, and Engineering Departments;

Assists in the supervision of the preparation, presentation and control of the Departments’ annual budget and fiscal policies;

Coordinates and enforces the zoning laws, local ordinances and regulations of the Building programs;

Promotes Industrial and business programs serving the interests and welfare of the Town and its people;

Administers, develops, and enforces a Unified Code of Ordinances for the Fire Prevention program;

Supervises the installation, maintenance and construction of all traffic signals in the municipality.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the overall Divisional programs, functions, activities, policies and regulations; thorough knowledge of the principles of office management, supervision, and application thereof; good ability to gather, assemble evaluate, facts and evidence and to arrive at sound and logical conclusions; ability to delegate authority and to plan and supervise the work of others in a manner conductive 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; ability to make difficult planning studies, and prepare positive analyses, recommendations and revisions; 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.

R 7/18/79

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt