DEPUTY
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES 9408
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE
CLASS
The
work involves responsibility for assisting the Commissioner of Social Services
in the formation of administrative policies and procedures for the Department
of Social Services. The Deputy
Commissioner acts for the Commissioner in the Commissioner's absence and is
involved in all operations of the Department.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Commissioner and is
reviewed through consultations, conferences and written reports. General supervision is exercised over a
subordinate staff of administrative and clerical personnel. Does related work as required.
Assists
in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the administration
of departmental operations;
Coordinates
and supervises, various intra-agency functions and operations as required;
Assists
in the preparation of the departmental budget and the maintenance of fiscal
controls;
Assists
the Commissioner in the application and enforcement of agency policies and
procedures;
Acts
for and in behalf of the Commissioner in the Commissioner's absence;
Coordinates
various policies with State, Federal and other County Departments.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of the principles and practices of public assistance programs and all
Federal, State and Local programs and laws related to public assistance
services; thorough knowledge of the functions of the various divisions of the
Social Services Department and their inter-relationships; thorough knowledge of
the principles and practices of public assistance administration; good
knowledge of the principles, procedures and methods of organization for the
administration of Social Services programs; good knowledge of modern
developments, current literature and sources of information in the field of
Social Services; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate
professional and clerical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance
and high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with public officials, representatives of private, volunteer and
community organizations and the general public; 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
Either:
(a)
Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university
with a Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of full-time paid experience in a
health, education or social service agency, four (4) years of which must have
been in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or,
(b)
Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university
with a Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of experience in an administrative
or management position where there is responsibility for planning, directing
and coordinating the work of a substantial staff working in several units or
performing several separate functions.
NOTE: Post
graduate education at a
All appointments to the
position of Deputy Commissioner of Social Services must be approved by the
State Commissioner of Social Services.
R2/3/10
Non-competitive