Associate Administrator

An employee in this class is responsible for performing administrative functions in a non-county department or jurisdiction, with the exception of Suffolk County Community College. Work performed is at an administrative level and is distinguished from specialized administrative titles in that the incumbent is responsible for more than one significant specialty area, or performs administrative functions not requiring highly specialized qualifications. Considerable initiative and independent judgment are used in performance of duties. Supervision may be exercised over clerical and technical staff. 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 in a non-County jurisdiction other than Suffolk County Community College as an Administrative Aide or Administrative Assistant for at least two (2) 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.