Department: Water
City of Syracuse residency is required for this position. If you are not a resident, you have six (6) months from your date of hire to establish residency.
Job Description
The work involves responsibility for assisting the Commissioner of Water in the overall operation of the department. The position is a confidential position that works directly with the Commissioner of Water. The employee is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operation and administrative policies established by the Commissioner. In the absence of the Commissioner, a deputy may have complete charge of department operations and direction of personnel. Does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities
- Assists the Commissioner in program development and in formulation of department policy.
- Oversees the administration of comprehensive staff development programs for department employees.
- Assists the Commissioner in the public relations aspect of the department and in interpreting the work of the department to the community.
- Oversees road restoration projects throughout the city.
- Assists in personnel management, including hiring, discipline, and employee relations.
- Works closely with the Commissioner in overseeing departmental operations and activities
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
- Good knowledge of effective organization and management principles and practices.
- Good knowledge of the organizational structure, goals and objectives of the agency, as well as specific programs and operations.
- Good knowledge of pertinent laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing the operation of the agency, and of specific programs.
- Ability to conduct interviews and to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and program officials.
- Ability to identify, recognize and develop solutions to management and organizational problems.
- Ability to support recommendations both orally and in writing to supervisory and affected program staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a master's degree or higher and four (4) years of management work experience, or its part time equivalent, in directing an organization or organizational segment; or,
- B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a baccalaureate degree and six (6) years of professional work experience, or its part time equivalent, in personnel management or contract administration, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,
- C) Ten (10) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, as described (A) or (B) above.
- D) An equivalent combination of education, training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C).
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
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