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8387
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER - HIGHWAYS
Nature of Work
Under general direction of the Highways
Commissioner, the incumbent is responsible for highly complex and
technical administrative duties. The incumbent works closely
with the Commissioner and division staff in formulating policies,
administrative practices and development of division objectives.
The incumbent assists in the supervision of division staff as
directed by the Commissioner, and assumes specific responsi
bilities in the absence of the Commissioner. The incumbent in
this position is given wide latitude for independent judgment in
making decisions regarding the work he/she performs. Performs
related work as required.
Example of Work
Directs the evaluation of division expenditures, determines
compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and makes
recommendations regarding expenditures to conform with budgetary
allocations.
Assembles and analyzes budget data, reviews requests for
transfer of funds, and maintains agency appropriation and
fiscal records.
Evaluates data and reports to ensure division objectives are
met.
Coordinates intra-agency planning and related activities.
Advises the Commissioner regarding organizational and manpower
development within the division.
Coordinates work flow among organizational components of the
division. Assists Commissioner in coordinating information,
policy and operation of the division with other agencies.
Supervises chief of organizational components of the division
as delegated by the Commissioner.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of management principles and ability to apply them
effectively.
Knowledge of public administration.
Knowledge of modern personnel practices and procedures.
Ability to plan and coordinate work in a large division.
Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, rules and
regulations.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
Ability to present factual materials in a logical and
effective manner.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university with a major in business administration, political
science, public administration or related fields which would
provide a general knowledge of business or governmental
operations.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may be
substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
Two years of full-time or part-time equivalent
paid employment in public or private administration, management,
public finance, business, insurance or related fields, of which
at least one year of experience must have been in an
administrative or supervisory capacity.
Substitution:
Successfully completed graduate study in the
area defined under "training" may be substituted for the
required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Established: 11/16/93
Effective:
11/16/93