ADMINISTRATOR III 0907

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs very responsible work in managing administrative services in a large Suffolk County department or supervising a sizable specific program within a large County department, thereby relieving the executive of a wide variety of management details. These positions differ from other management class positions through either the supervision of more than one significant specialty area of personnel, budget maintenance, office management or related functions, or the supervision and coordination of a complex program of services. Performance is subject to the review of a department executive through conferences and implementation of new policies. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Manages several administrative functions including personnel, purchasing, budgeting, planning, central records or office management;

Represents the department head in working with other county departments;

Assists the department head in planning associated with personnel, equipment, facilities and department service;

Supervises and coordinates a specific departmental program, developing policies and procedures for implementation and providing administrative services;

Supervises the fiscal division of the department in the administration of county, state and federal programs;

Assists in the personnel policy and personnel administration of the department;

Prepares and administers the department budget;

Oversees the central records function including inventory control, microfilm operation, and retention and retrieval systems;

Assists in the design and implementation of management information systems to include inter and intra departmental systems;

Conducts studies and reports regarding departmental planning and operations.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of office management, organization and supervision; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of financial administration, budgeting, statistical concepts and methods and public administration; thorough knowledge of the sources of information, methods and techniques used in administrative research; thorough knowledge of modern office equipment and supply requirements; ability to rapidly acquire a thorough knowledge of the legal, administrative and procedural regulations applicable to the department or program; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a large staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to develop effective office and field work procedures; ability to promote and maintain effective departmental and public relations; ability to prepare operating and statistical tables and reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and seven (7) years of administrative experience.

NOTE: Additional education will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Suffolk County government employee as an Administrator II or a Payroll Manager.

R7/13/06

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive