COUNTY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT III                                 9662

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is involved in assisting the County Executive's Office in the general management of County government. Duties are of a middle level confidential nature; and are performed under the general supervision of the County Executive, Chief Deputy County Executive, Deputy County Executives and/or Assistant Deputy County Executives.  Work differs from that of a County Executive Assistant II in the degree of independent judgment required in recommending the initiation of administrative policies.  Supervision is exercised over an assigned professional and technical staff.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Formulates, initiates and interprets policies and procedures, under the direction of a supervisor;

          Assists in the research, planning and establishment of prospective County Execu­tive Office programs;

          Gathers and coordinates data, and reports to supervisors on matters of middle level County Executive confidence;

          Performs responsible work in the performance of administrative duties, relieving supervisors of a variety of management details;

          Provides reports and information on projects and programs related to County government operations.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures of public adminis­tration; thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of office management and organization; good knowledge of effective supervisory techniques; ability to conduct studies of government, to perform administrative research and to write reports; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; 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

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

 

 

 

 

R12/04/85

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt