Pending Jurisdictional Classification

Salary Range: $178,470.24 - $198,396.64

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:    The work involves responsibility for assisting the Executive and Deputy Director in the coordination, direction and operation of the Erie County Water Authority. Primary emphasis on this position is on the performance of a variety of administrative tasks, including assisting in Public Relations, Safety and Security Programs and the operation of the Service Center, thereby releasing the Executive and Deputy Director for the more technical duties required in the operation of the Water Authority. Considerable leeway is allowed for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in implementing and carrying out various plans and programs. Supervision is received from the Executive and Deputy Director and members of the Authority with work being reviewed through conference and reports. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical and clerical employees.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

  • Acts in the absence of the Executive and Deputy Director within defined authority;
  • Assists the Executive and Deputy Director and members of the Board by maintaining liaison with County Executive, Legislature and the various County departments;
  • Assists the Executive and Deputy Director in the operation and coordination of the Authority Service Center;
  • Assists the Executive and Deputy Director and members of the Authority in preparation of special and annual reports to the various municipal, state, and federal authorities; 
  • Assists the Executive and Deputy Director and members of the Board by maintaining liaison with officials of various municipalities and large-scale consumers;
  • Assists in the preparation of press, radio, television and other media releases concerning Authority activities;
  • Assists in speaking engagements before various groups on the operation, activities, and plans of the Authority with a view toward encouraging water purchases;
  • Assists in the investigating of complaints and reviews special service requests from municipal, County, State agencies and various consumer groups;
  • Assists and makes personal inspections of construction in progress and other activities to expedite completeness and confer with division heads to discuss matters pertaining to construction and operational planning;
  • Responsible for monitoring assembling and dissemination of press clips related to ECWA and other important water related issues
     

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of program administration and business management, organization and supervision; thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures of public administration and budget preparation; good knowledge of modern accounting methods and procedures; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; ability to acquire a thorough knowledge of the legal, administrative and procedural regulations applicable to the department; ability to interpret policy statements and to apply them to program objectives; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a subordinate staff; ability to develop effective office procedures; ability to promote and maintain effective departmental and public relations; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A.)   Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four ( 4) year college or university and a Master's degree in Business Administration and five (5) years of administrative or supervisory experience in business, public or personnel administration, labor relations, accounting or legal services; or

B.)   Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four (4) year college or university and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Political Science and seven (7) years of administrative or supervisory experience in business, public or personnel administration, labor relations, accounting or legal services; or

C.)   Eleven (11) years of administrative or supervisory experience in business, public or personnel administration, labor relations, accounting or legal services; or

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

 

NOTE:  Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements