COUNTY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT V                   9664

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is involved in  acting as liaison between the County Executive's Office and other County departments, municipal agencies and the general public with respect to County Executive policy; and assisting in the development of legislation beneficial to Suffolk County.  Duties are of a high level confidential nature; and are per­formed under general supervision.  Responsibility is included for overseeing the work of County Executive Assistants.  Work differs from that of a County Executive Assistant IV in the level of management responsibility. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Develops, directs and participates in the program of legislative represen­tation for the County Executive's Office;

          Acts as liaison between the County Executive's Office and various County departments, other municipal jurisdictions and the general public regarding County Executive policy;

          Oversees the work of assigned County Executive Assistants and other administrative staff members;

          Establishes and maintains contacts with various organizations which have goals in harmony with the County's interest;

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

          Provides reports and information on projects and programs related to the operation of County government;

          Assists in the general management of County government.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of federal and state legislative processes and prac­tices; thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures of public adminis­tration; thorough knowledge of the programs and services administered by the County Executive's Office; thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of office management and organization; thorough knowledge of effective supervisory techniques; good knowledge of the legal, administrative and procedural regula­tions applicable to County government operations; ability to develop and im­plement legislative goal strategies; 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 establish and maintain effective rela­tionships with government officials, department heads 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

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

 

 

R12/04/85

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt