ASSISTANT MANAGER (FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT) 9936

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class assists the Manager (Fishers Island Ferry District) in the administration, performance and supervision of major services of the Fishers Island Ferry District. The incumbent helps direct the work of a subordinate staff in its adherence to policy, regulations, and law. The employee acts for and in place of the Manager when delegated to do so and is expected to exercise independent initiative and judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.

Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists the Manager in the administration of personnel matters, contracts and leases for the District;

Performs health, operational and marine insurance duties under the direction of the Manager;

Develops and implements federally and state mandated health, safety and environmental programs;

Maintains an accurate accounting, through auditing, of all monies received;

Helps prepare the annual budget and is the steward of allocated funds;

Performs the preliminary audit of invoices, prepares warrants for presentation to the Board of Commissioners for audit and submission to the Town Board for payment;

Assists in developing the semiannual schedule of ferryboat operation and coordinating charters and extra ferryboat trips with the schedules of the operating personnel;

Assists in preparing bid notices including specifications and placement of legal advertising when required;

Maintains the minutes book for the Board of Commissioners meetings;

Receives and answers correspondence;

Helps the Manager maintain a perpetual inventory of ferry fare tickets;

Assists in drafting reports for submission to Federal, State, County and local agencies;

Helps arrange for the annual Ferry District election of a Commissioner, for annual presentation of the budget, and for public hearings when required, including timely posting of notices and placing of legal notices in newspapers;

Assists in overseeing operations, maintenance and staff associated with the Fisher’s Island Ferry Terminal, including Pursers;

Oversees operations, maintenance and staff associated with the New London Ferry Terminal;

Assists the manager with overseeing management of the Elizabeth Field airport on Fishers Island;

Assists in managing the Fishers Island Community Theater.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the policies, regulations, and laws relating to the operation of ferries and airports; thorough knowledge of bookkeeping and auditing systems; good knowledge of the operation of the various services given by the Ferry District; ability to keep accurate records and to maintain effective working relationships with related agencies; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

(a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration; or,

(b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and two (2) years of experience in business administration.

R03/14/07

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive