ASSISTANT DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION                                      9365

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class researches governmental and private sources of financial and technical aid and prepares written proposals and presentations to funding agencies.  The incumbent makes recommendations regarding the formulation of departmental policies and procedures.  The incumbent is required to exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment and initiative in the performance of assigned duties.  Work is reviewed through conferences, consultations and the submission of reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

        Assists the Commissioner in formulating policies and procedures regarding the protection and maintenance of properties acquired;

        Acts as liaison to the County Executive's Office of Federal and State Aid relative to the submission and procurement of grant funding;

        Oversees the implementation of recreation and conservation programs;

        Coordinates activities with various community and volunteer organizations to promote recreational and educational programs in County Parks;

        Assists in preparation of recommendations to the County and State Legislature for items pertinent to Parks, Recreation and Conservation.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal park and recreation management and operations; thorough knowledge of laws and regulations controlling municipal parks and recreation facilities; good knowledge of modern administration practices; good knowledge of modern developments in recreational and conservation programs; good knowledge of budgetary principles; ability to implement recreational and conservation programs; ability to supervise the work of personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high moral; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

        OPEN-COMPETITIVE

        Either:

        (a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Master's Degree and three (3) years of administrative experience in municipal parks and recreation management; or,

        (b) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of administrative experience in municipal parks and recreation management; or,

        (c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

 

 

1/6/97

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03