Administrator I

An employee in this class is responsible for acting as an administrator of an operational area(s) comprising one or more units within a Suffolk County department or the Suffolk County Community College. A position in this title is distinguished from positions in specialized administrator/coordinator titles in that the incumbent is responsible for administrative functions not requiring highly specialized qualifications, or for the administration of multiple, varied, operational areas. Considerable initiative and independent judgment are used in performance of duties. Supervision may be exercised over administrative, technical and clerical staff. Work is distinguished from higher-level titles in the series by factors including the scope and complexity of the program(s) administered, the nature and levels of work performed by subordinates, and a more limited scope of authority for administration of programs including the creation of new policies and procedures. Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

To be eligible, a candidate must now be serving and have served on a continuous basis with permanent or contingent permanent competitive status as a Suffolk County government or Suffolk County Community College employee as a(n) Administrative Aide, Administrative Assistant or Real Property Recorder IV for at least two (2) years or as a Principal Account Clerk, Principal Legal Secretary or Secretarial Assistant for at least three (3) years immediately preceding the written examination date. Provisional time immediately preceding a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited.

The written test will cover
knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as:
1. Educating and interacting with the public; 2. Preparing written material; 3. Understanding and interpreting written material; 4. Administration; 5. Supervision.