DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PARKS,
RECREATION AND CONSERVATION 9366
The work involves responsibility for assisting the Commissioner of
Parks, Recreation and Conservation in the formulation of departmental policy
and the administrative operations of the department. The incumbent acts
for and in place of the Commissioner and is required to exercise a
considerable amount of independent
judgment and initiative in the performance of assigned duties. The work
is performed under the supervision
of the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Conservation and is
reviewed through conferences,
consultations and the submission of required reports. Does related work
as required.
Assists the Commissioner in formulating policies and procedures
regarding the protection and maintenance of properties being acquired;
Acts as liaison to
the Department of Real Property relative to the management of proposed and approved
park acquisitions;
Oversees the
implementation of recreation and conservation programs as they are developed by
the department;
Acts as liaison to
the County Executive's Office for special projects;
Coordinates
necessary activities with the Office of Emergency Preparedness.
Through 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; thorough 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 subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high
morale; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
This position is in the exempt jurisdictional class, therefore, there
are no minimum qualifications.
R1/30/95
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Exempt