ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF LABOR, LICENSING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS 9331

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the Commissioner and/or senior administrative staff in the development, implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures needed to effectively operate the various workforce development, licensing and consumer affairs programs and services administered by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs. Work involves supervising and directing the operations of departmental programs, which involve Federal, State and County funds. Supervision is exercised over administrative, professional and clerical staff. Work is reviewed by senior administrative staff through consultations and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Oversees and assigns work to the Directors of Departmental Units, such as Finance and Transportation, Planning and Project Management, Workforce Investment Board, Business Services, Consumer Complaints, Enforcement, Local Law Compliance, Certification, Weights and Measures, and others;

Develops short and long range comprehensive plans, programs and goals and directs staff to effectuate outcomes required;

Prepares and ensures accuracy and the timely submission of all reports pertaining to program outcomes and goals, including those required by the NYSDOL and NYS Bureau of Weights and Measures;

Oversees the monitoring of direct and contracted services and for financial tracking systems;

Oversees the development of the County Budget and Annual Plan for units supervised;

Represents the Department and the Commissioner at various events, public speaking engagements, meetings with County and municipal agencies and serves on Boards and Commissions to promote the mission of the Department;

Examines and approves purchase requisitions, claim vouchers and program and staff payrolls.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods and procedures of developing and administering the operational aspects of workforce development programs, monitoring and licensing contractors and commercial enterprises, and educating and protecting consumers; thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the operation of departmental programs; good knowledge of the laws pertaining to federal and state employment and training programs, consumer affairs laws, and regulations pertaining to licensing of the trades and commercial enterprises; good knowledge of mediation procedures; good knowledge of regional and local labor market conditions; ability to reason analytically and arrive at sound conclusions; ability to supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate staff members 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

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor's Degree and eight (8) years of management level experience in licensing of the trades or commercial enterprises, consumer protection, personnel, employment or educational counseling, workforce development, or experience in general management or business administration at a management level in a related field, three (3) years of which must have been in an administrative capacity.

NOTE: Additional relevant education beyond a Bachelor's Degree from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the above management level experience. There is no substitution for the three (3) years of administrative experience.

PROMOTIONAL:

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as Chief Management Analyst or Assistant Administrative Director of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs.

01/01/2015

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive