DEPUTY TOWN COMMISSIONER OF
PLANNING, ENVIRONMENT AND LAND MANAGEMENT 8627
An
employee in this class assists the Town Commissioner in the overall administration,
planning, and coordinating of programs of the Department's various
divisions. 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 incumbent exercises a considerable amount of independence of judgment and
initiative. Work is reviewed by the
Commissioner and Town Board through conferences and reports. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assists
in planning, supervising and implementing the overall programs of the divisions
of Engineering, Environmental Protection, Land Management, Planning and
Traffic Safety; and, may serve as the head of a division;
Assists
in the supervision of the preparation, presentation, and control of the
Department's annual budget and fiscal policies;
Assists
in preparing, updating and implementing the Town's comprehensive plan,
programs, and developmental policies in order to provide for the orderly growth
of the Town;
Supervises,
implements, and directs all matters related to the office of the Board of
Appeals and the Planning Board;
Holds
hearings on matters relating to the conservation and protection of the
environment and natural resources of the Town;
Assists
in directing the preparation and presentation of reports regarding available
industrial property, labor force, transportation facilities, financing, and
other pertinent commercial and industrial data.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of the overall programs, function, activities, policies and
regulations of each of the Department's divisions; thorough knowledge of the
principles of office management and supervision, and the application thereof;
ability to gather, assemble and evaluate facts and evidence, and to arrive at
sound and logical conclusions; ability to promote and maintain good public
relations with public officials and the business community; ability to 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; 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 classification.
11/01/04
SUFFOLK COUNTY
P (Exempt)