ASSISTANT TO COMMISSIONER (PARKS, RECREATION & CONSERVATION) 9364

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs highly responsible work in assisting the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation & Conservation in the overall administration of the department. Responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the Commissioner's office, liaison with other departments and agencies, and gathering information or materials for the preparation of reports. The work, under the general supervision of the Commissioner, requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative and is reviewed through periodic conferences and reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Coordinates the administrative duties and functions of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation;

Assists in the preparation of the capital budget;

Acts as liaison between the Commissioner and other departments and municipal agencies;

Responds to inquiries from the general public regarding departmental policies and regulations;

Represents the Commissioner at a variety of meetings;

Coordinates and participates in the work for special departmental projects.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of modern management and administrative principles and practices; thorough knowledge of the policies and programs of the Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation; good knowledge of the methods and techniques of budget and report preparation; ability to gather information and to prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to establish effective working relationships with department employees and officials of other agencies and departments; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and three (3) years of administrative experience; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and seven (7) years of administrative experience.

01/01/00

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive

Review 04/11/05