ASSISTANT
TO COMMISSIONER (PUBLIC WORKS) 9390
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The work involves
responsibility for performing confidential work tasks requiring a high degree
of discretion and assists the Commissioner in supervising the non-technical
operations of the department. The
employee in this class is responsible for acting as a special assistant to the
Commissioner and providing central services necessary for the efficient
operation of the department. Responsibility is included for the investigation
of complaints submitted against the department by the public and outside
agencies and for liaison work with contractors and vendors. A major emphasis of the position is on the
confidential nature of the work involved.
The incumbent reports directly to the Commissioner who reviews work
through conferences and submission of reports.
Does related work as required.
Receives, investigates and resolves
complaints from the public and out-side agencies concerning the activities of
the department's employees, consultants or contractors.
Acts as liaison officer between the
Department of Public Works, the general public, contractors, vendors and the
County Legislature.
Assists in departmental operations;
supervises and assigns clerical support personnel.
Consults with and advises
Commissioner on matters concerning departmental operations and efficiency;
assists in developing policy with respect to personnel and related matters.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge
of the principles of office management and supervision and the ability to apply
these principles to office operation.
Thorough knowledge of modern office appliances, practices and
procedures; ability to gather, assemble and evaluate facts and evidence and to
arrive at sound and logical conclusions; ability to maintain tactful and
harmonious relationships with claimants and the general public; ability to plan
and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full
performance and high morale; ability to prepare accurate and concise reports;
good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the
position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
(a) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a
Bachelor's Degree and one (l) year of administrative experience involving
responsibility for office management, supervision, and/or public relations; or,
(b) Graduation from high school or
the possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of
administrative experience involving responsibility for office management,
supervision, and/or public relations; or,
(c) Satisfactory equivalent combination
of the above experience and education.
R3/21/90
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Non-competitive
RR1/22/03