DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 9649

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the Commissioner of Information Technology in the formulation of policies and procedures for the operation of the department. The incumbent may act for and in place of the Commissioner and is required to exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment and initiative in the performance of assigned duties. Supervision may be exercised over an administrative, technical, and clerical staff. Work is reviewed by the Commissioner through consultations and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists the Commissioner in countywide strategic planning for management information services;

Serves as a liaison with the County Executive’s Office on countywide performance management initiatives;

Assists the Commissioner in the formulation of policies, comprehensive plans, programs and goals;

Directs staff and assists the Commissioner in the application and enforcement of agency policies and procedures;

Oversees and evaluates functions and operations for the various divisions within the department and recommends procedural and policy updates to improve operations;

Reviews budgets, makes recommendations for the department’s divisions and coordinates fiscal policies between the commissioner and staff involved in budgeting;;

Monitors and reports on the progress of legislation that affects the Department;

Represents the Department and the Commissioner at various events including public speaking engagements, legislative, advisory board and other meetings, etc. , and may serve on boards to promote the mission of the Department;

Oversees the conduct of departmental disciplinary procedures;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of Department of Information Technology operations; thorough knowledge of management and planning responsibilities as applied to management information systems, data processing and office systems; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and budgeting; thorough knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of information systems; thorough knowledge of the current innovations and technology in information systems; thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of office management, organization and supervision; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads and County administration; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a large staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at recommendations and conclusions; ability to analyze operations and anticipate and plan for future changes; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

This position is in the exempt jurisdictional classification; therefore, there are no minimum qualifications.

01/01/15

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt

Review 1/15/20