COUNTY PERSONNEL OFFICER                                                     9370

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for the administration and enforcement of New York State Civil Service Law in the 240 jurisdictions under the aegis of the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service.  The employee in this class establishes and maintains Classification, Examination, Recruitment, Certifica­tion, Employee Benefits, and Training programs for an employee population exceeding 40,000.  The nature of the work is such that the employee is required to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in the performance of assigned duties.  In the event of Disciplinary Proceedings, the Personnel Officer is the final appeal authority for all Civil Service employees in the County of Suffolk.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Administers and coordinates Civil Service policies, practices and proce­dures related to the personnel functions of all County departments, agencies and local jurisdictions;

            Formulates and maintains an effective system of personnel administration based upon Federal, State and County laws;

            Administers a wide variety of technical personnel functions which include:  a Classification and Salary Plan; recruitment and testing programs; maintenance of eligible lists; certification of municipal payrolls; in-service training programs; a computerized personnel certification system; a centralized Informa­tion Unit function for all jurisdictions;

            Provides training programs for management employees for the 241 agencies under the jurisdiction of the department;

            Administers and enforces the New York State Civil Service Law and the Suffolk County Civil Service Rules in all of the jurisdictions of the County of Suffolk;

            Provides consulting services for all jurisdictions in matters concerning all facets of personnel administration.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of public personnel administration; thorough knowledge of the legal, administrative and procedural regulations applicable to the administration and operations of the department; thorough knowledge of the organization and functions of munici­pal government as it relates to the county and its political subdivisions; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials at all levels; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; good judgment; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State and seven (7) years of municipal personnel or Civil Service experience, four (4) years of which must have been at an administrative level.

 

Note:  Additional relevant experience will be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

 

Appointment in this title is by the County Executive, with confirmation by the Legislature, for a term of six (6) years.

 

 

R4/4/2025

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive