Assistant Director, Office for the Aging

This is a provisional position pending a future civil service exam. This position works under the direction of the Director, Office for the Aging and is charged with assisting the Director in the formulation and administration of policies, programs, and procedures for the division of Office for the Aging. The incumbent assumes full managerial duties and/or oversight in areas such as strategic planning, departmental organization, budgeting and financial management, civil service administration and personnel development with supervision exercised over professional and support personnel. Work is performed under the general direction and supervision of the Director, Office for the Aging. In the absence of the Director, the Assistant Director has charge of department operations and acts for and on behalf of the Director. Travel in the course of a workday may be required and assignments outside of normal working hours may be given. Direct and general supervision is exercised over subordinate department employees.

TYPICALWORK ACTIVITIES:

Assists administrative direction and supervision over all staff and activities of the department; Assists in all aspects of personnel management in the department including hiring, coaching and development, performance appraisal, discipline resolution up to and including termination; Assist with the strategic direction for the department including development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures and establishment of program goals; Oversees the preparation of the department budget in conformance with all Federal, State, and County guidelines and deadlines and proposes resolutions to ongoing issues relating to budget execution and compliance; Develop and establish departmental fiscal procedures and oversee the processing of vouchers and claims for payment; Reviews unexpended balance of funds, in conjunction with the department business manager, and makes recommendations as to where funds can be transferred to/from in order to accommodate the need; Assists in the gathering and dissemination of information relating to the needs and trends of the senior population and informs the public through awareness campaigns of services and programs available to older adults; Represents the County and department on various committees and with the media; Assists the Director in carrying out all operations of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EITHER: (A) Master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences, public health, public administration, business administration, recreation education, gerontology or a related field and one (1) year of full-time paid administrative experience which included financial administration in a community organization in the field of aging or in a governmental agency;

OR: (B) Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, public health, public administration, business administration, recreation education, gerontology or a related field and two (2) years of full-time paid administrative experience which included financial administration in a community organization in the field of aging or in a governmental agency;

OR: (C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of full-time paid administrative experience which included financial administration in a community organization in the field of aging or in a governmental agency;

OR: (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience between the limitations of (A) and (C) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the position.

For immediate consideration, submit an application on or before 2/5/25

Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,

OR

Download an application from www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,

and mail it to the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources,

22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $89,090.00 - $109,331.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Poughkeepsie, NY 12601: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $89,090 - $109,331