DEPUTY
TOWN DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT 8744
An
employee in this class assists the Town Director of Planning and Environment in
supervising the overall administration, planning and coordination of programs
of the Department’s various divisions. The incumbent assists the Director in
supervising subordinate personnel in their performance and adherence to
regulations and policies set forth. The Deputy acts for and in place of the
Director. Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional, technical and
clerical personnel. Work is performed
under the general direction of the Town Director of Planning and Environment
and is reviewed through conferences and written reports. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assists in planning,
supervising and implementing the overall programs of the Planning,
Environmental Review, Engineering Site Plan Review and Land Management
divisions;
Assists in planning,
organizing and directing the activities of a staff of professional, technical
and clerical personnel engaged in compiling, analyzing, evaluating and
interpreting data pertaining to planning and environmental studies;
Assists in administering
the enforcement of planning and environmental programs, policies and ordinances
adopted by the town;
Assists in preparing
comprehensive reports of departmental activity as well as reports reflecting
the impact of planning and environmental studies;
Assists in serving as
technical advisor to the Town Board and representing the Town Board on contacts
with other jurisdictions, departments and commissions on matters concerning
planning and the environment;
Assists in preparing the
annual budget for approval of the Town Board.
Thorough knowledge of the overall programs, functions, activities, policies and
regulations of each of the Department’s divisions; thorough knowledge of the
principles, practices, methods and techniques of community, regional and
environmental planning; thorough knowledge of current literature, recent
developments, and other sources of information in public planning and
environmental protection; thorough knowledge of those aspects of civil
engineering, economics, public finance, sociology, architecture and environmental
concerns which impact on town planning; thorough knowledge of statistical
concepts and methods; ability to plan, supervise and review the work of a
professional and technical staff in a manner conducive to full performance and
high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with civic leaders, public officials, and the general public; ability to
conduct planning studies and formulate recommendations for planning and
environmental standards in the development of overall town plans; ability to
express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This is an Exempt position; therefore, there are no minimum
qualifications.
R3/27/00
SUFFOLK COUNTY
EXEMPT