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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an administrative position responsible for coordinating and supervising the Putnam County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) programs. The work includes both administrative and technical planning of environmental and conservation programs. Such programs involve both private and public properties and entities in all aspects of natural resource management. Work is performed under State and Federal laws and guidelines as well as established District policies and procedures. Supervision is exercised over both technical and clerical District employees and with partners. Work is performed at the direction of the Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District Board and may be tasked with other duties and responsibilities under the supervision of the Commissioner of Planning, Development and Public Transportation as prescribed and tasked by the Commissioner. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of natural resource conservation and agriculture with emphasis on soil and water conservation; good knowledge of environmental conservation laws, rules and regulations; good knowledge of office administrative practices and procedures; good knowledge of public, personnel, and/or business administration principles including financial management; working knowledge of public relations principles and practices; ability to read and understand topographical maps, charts, graphs, and site review plans; ability to deal effectively with the public, local lawmakers and agencies; ability to represent the District at a variety of forums and meetings; ability to compile information for and prepare a variety of technical and narrative reports; ability to plan and coordinate the work of others; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; tact; courtesy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either
PLEASE NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
10/22
Competitive Class
Our mission is to administer, in a fair and equitable manner, the provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and Putnam County Civil Service Rules with respect to the offices and employments in the classified service of Putnam County and the civil divisions therein, which include the towns, villages, school districts, libraries and special districts.
It is Putnam County Personnel Department’s responsibility to ensure Putnam County taxpayers of a public workforce qualified for their jobs pursuant to the principles of selection according to merit and fitness as set forth in Article 5, §6 of the New York State Constitution.
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