Division Administrator of Social Services

An employee in this class organizes and directs a major division within the Social Services Department. The incumbent is responsible for directing a large multi-faceted public program and for formulating, recommending and implementing procedures for the effective and efficient operation of such a program. Considerable independent judgment and initiative are exercised in the formulation and implementation of program policies within the framework of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional, technical and clerical employees. Work is performed under general supervision, and is reviewed for effectiveness of services rendered. 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(n) Assistant Division Administrator of Social Services, Assistant Commissioner of Social Services or Senior Assistant to Commissioner (Social Services) for at least two (2) years or as a Bureau Director of Social Services for at least three (3) years or as a Social Services Examiner V or Medical Services Bureau Director for at least four (4) 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. Preparing written material; 2. Understanding and interpreting written material; 3. Administrative supervision; 4. Administration.