DEPUTY SHERIFF CHIEF OF ADMINISTRATION                                                                                                                40995

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (Exempt PJC)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

            The work involves responsibility for performing a variety of administrative and managerial functions in the operation of the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. An employee in this class coordinates and directs the development and administration of policies and procedures in the areas of records management, personnel, human resource management and risk management, and acts as liaison to all collective bargaining and represented employees and their unions. Work is performed with considerable independence in implementing and carrying out assigned duties. Assignments are received from the Sheriff or Undersheriff and reviewed through conferences. Supervision is exercised over sworn officers of various ranks, and civilian clerical and support personnel as necessary. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

               Manages the Sheriff's Office Human Resources division, to include; hiring, payroll, employee benefits, union contract application and management and disciplinary actions up to and including discharge.

               Manages the Records Management Section.

               Manages the Sheriff’s Office Information Technology Section.

              Acts as the Office liaison in all collective bargaining activities including, but not limited to, assisting in solving work-related disputes, managing the grievance process, and participating in negotiations as directed.

              Develops plans, procedures and methods for various administrative responsibilities within the Office.

              Assists the Sheriff's Office in program development, which requires preplanning and coordination with Unit members and other County and municipal agencies.

             Responsible for the Office's risk management program.

             Directs the activities of subordinates.

             Formulates policies, procedures and rules.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

             Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement administrative practices and methods.

             Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, organization, effective management of personnel and work processes.

             Thorough knowledge of the operations of the Sheriff's Office.

             Thorough knowledge of all rules, regulations and Federal and State Laws pertaining to employee rights such as, but not limited to; FMLA, FLSA, ADA and EEOC.

             Thorough knowledge of New York State Workers Compensation and General Municipal Law 207C practices.

             Ability to read, interpret and understand multiple union contracts, and negotiate concerns effectively.

             Ability to recognize situations of potential liability and construct processes to avoid them.

             Ability to prepare, understand and interpret written material.

             Ability to establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships within the Sheriff’s Office, and with external organizations and the public.

             Excellent communication skills.

             Must maintain physical condition required for law enforcement work, as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            None.

01/2023 Date of Original Composition