DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for performing a variety of complex, administrative and technical duties to assist the Commissioner of Water Environment Protection in the efficient and effective operation of the department. The work entails responsibility for department personnel matters, budget administration and for the coordination and oversight of applicable administrative divisions and programs. Supervision is exercised over a number of clerical and support staff, as well as over applicable division heads. Assignments are received from the Commissioner or administrative superior by conference, and performance is reviewed through the effective operation of implemented programs. A considerable amount of flexibility is allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in implementing and carrying out various plans and programs. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Recruits, interviews and hires job applicants for professional, skilled and unskilled positions.
Supervises the preparation and maintenance of department personnel records, files, payrolls and Equal Employment Opportunity activities.
Chairs the department's Labor-Management Committee Meetings.
Maintains contact with a variety of sources for the purpose of recruiting employees; canvasses recruitment lists and coordinates with department supervisory staff on hiring of new employees.
Implements and adheres to terms of CSEA union contract.
Implements the county and department Work Rules and Disciplinary Procedures, and enforces same; participates in CSEA grievance procedures.
Assists in the coordination and preparation of the department's annual report, operating budget, capital budget and plans and programs.
Confers with the Commissioner on confidential matters involving a variety of issues with department policies, procedures, personnel, etc.
Reviews and processes special work agreements such as flextime and term agreements.
Prepares special reports as required.
Represents the department at various meetings.
Recommends improvement of procedures and solutions to administrative problems; develops new programs and policies for the department.
Participates in special projects.
Consults with subject divisions as needed in order to ensure efficient and effective operation; provides general supervisory oversight of the divisions; coordinates common activities among the administrative divisions.
Depending Upon Assignment:
Communicates project information and department initiatives.
Represents the department at meetings with the public concerning WEP projects and programs.
Compiles technical data and information and converts into educational materials for public education efforts.
Develops and implements public participation programs.
Provides project management oversight for green infrastructure initiatives, including development of Requests for Proposals (RFP).
Develops and oversees budgets for green infrastructure projects.
Seeks out and identifies funding assistance from governmental and private entities for WEP green programs.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, personnel administration and interviewing techniques.
Good knowledge of principles and practices of management techniques, procedures and methods.
Good knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Good knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and to be able to compose, maintain and interpret a variety of written material.
Ability to relate to all types of employees from laborers to professionals.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the work of subordinates.
Ability to deal effectively with technical personnel, government officials, elected officials and the public on all matters related to the department's responsibility.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Masters Degree in business administration or public administration or a closely related field and three (3) years of professional level work experience, or its part time equivalent, in personnel administration, business administration or public administration; or,

B) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Baccalaureate Degree in business administration or public administration or a closely related field and five (5) years of professional level work experience, or its part time equivalent, in personnel administration, business administration or public administration; or,

C) Nine (9) years of paraprofessional or professional level work experience, or its part time equivalent, five (5) years of which must have been in a professional level capacity in personnel administration, business administration or public administration; or,

D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.


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