ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 9648
An employee in this class is
responsible for assisting the Commissioner of Information Technology in the
administration of the Department of Information Technology Services. Responsibilities
include acting as liaison with various departments and agencies, municipalities
and outside vendors. The incumbent is expected to exercise a considerable
amount of independent judgment, initiative and discretion in the performance of
assigned duties. The incumbent reports directly to the Commissioner of
Information Technology, who reviews work through conferences and written
reports. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Supervises
the administrative, personnel and finance functions for the Department of
Information Technology Services;
Represents the Commissioner at a variety of meetings and can speak on department policies and programs;
Acts
as liaison between the Commissioner and various other departments,
municipalities and outside vendors;
Assists
in the preparation of capital and operating budgets;
Coordinates
and participates in the work for special department projects.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of office management and
the ability to apply these principles to office operations; thorough knowledge
of the policies and programs of the Department of Information Technology
Services; ability to gather, assemble and evaluate facts and figures and arrive
at a sound and logical conclusion; ability to establish and maintain an
effective working relationship with representatives from other departments,
municipalities and vendors; 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
A)
Graduation from a New York State
or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree and one
(l) year of administrative or supervisory experience with an emphasis on
information technology or,
B)
Graduation from a standard
senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
recognized by the New York State Education Department and five (5) years of administrative
or supervisory experience with an emphasis on information technology.
C)
Satisfactory equivalent
combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of A and B.
12/12/06
Non-Competitive
Review 10/21/09