CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE 9694

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for assisting the County Executive in the administration and coordination of various areas of county government. The employee in this class assists in the general management of the county government, acts as a liaison between the County Executive’s Office and the other departments of county government, and acts as an advisor to the County Executive. The Chief Deputy County Executive acts for and in place of the County Executive during the temporary absence or disability of the County Executive. The work is performed under the general direction of the County Executive, but requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment and initiative. Work is reviewed through conferences, consultations and the submission of required reports. General supervision is exercised over subordinate professional and clerical employees. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists the County Executive in the general management of county government;

Assists in the development of policies and procedures for county operations;

Represents the County Executive at various county functions and affairs;

Performs the administrative duties of the County Executive during the temporary absence or disability of the County Executive;

Acts as liaison between the County Executive’s Office and the departments of county government;

Directs the operations of the divisions of the County Executive’s Office.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of public administration; comprehensive knowledge of the functions and operations of the divisions of the County Executive’s Office; thorough knowledge of current literature, sources of information and the methods and techniques used in public administration; thorough knowledge of the areas of county government; good knowledge of the legal, administrative and procedural regulations applicable to the areas of county government; good knowledge of effective supervisory techniques; ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to collect and analyze data on county needs; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to represent the Office of the County Executive at various functions; 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.

6/24/80

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt