ASSISTANT DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH SERVICES 9594

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This is a non-medical position which involves the responsibility for all budgetary, financial, contractual and personnel related matters for the Department of Health Services.  An employee in this class acts on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Health Services (Administrative Services) in directing and coordinating all of the administrative activities of the department.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Health Services.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

           Reviews budgets for the department divisions and makes financial recommendations to the Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner for County financed contract agencies;

           Functions on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner, when absent, in matters not requiring a professional physician;

           Prepares analytic reports about the Department for local, State and Federal government reviews and surveys;

           Participates in planning comprehensive health programs;

           Reviews the services being provided by non-profit health providers;

           At the direction of the Deputy Commissioner, implements methods and procedures to further the goal of attaining health care programs offering optimum service;

           Serves as the Health Department Liaison to inter-divisional committees which focus on resolving the obstacles encountered in coordinating functions and programs of department divisions;

           Assists in the evaluations of the existing structure and functions of the administrative body of the Department of Health Services.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of budgetary, programmatic and financial principles; comprehensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of research; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public personnel and general services administration; thorough knowledge of State and Federal reimbursement laws; ability to supervise, organize and plan the work of subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; good judgment; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            Either:

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master’s Degree in Public, Government or Business Administration and four (4) years of administrative experience with responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating the work of staff working; or,

b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree and six (6) years of administrative experience with responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating the work of staff working; or,  

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

R1/24/2024

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive