CHIEF OF STAFF


                                                       UNCLASSIFIED
                                                       N.J.S.A.11A:3-4(1)


  

DEFINITION


       Under direction of the commissioner or county executive, assists
  in administering the functions of a department or county; does related
  work as required.

  
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


       Assists the commissioner or county executive in exercising
  executive control and direction over policy development, strategic
  planning, and research functions which include the development and
  implementation of master plans, the development of department or
  county policy, and the conduct of comprehensive research.

       Assists the commissioner or county executive in exercising
  executive control and direction over the management of accounting,
  budgeting, and auditing functions, human resource management,
  procurement of goods and services, administrative support services, and
  the development and maintenance of management information systems.

       Assists the commissioner or county executive in ensuring the
  proper coordination of the activities and priorities of the major
  functional areas of the organization.

       Represents the commissioner or county executive in an official
  capacity as required.

       Develops, recommends, and implements, with the commissioner's or
  county executive's approval, solutions to problems related to both
  internal operations and policies and external liaison with other
  agencies.

       Reviews ongoing management activities within all major
  units and works closely with managers in resolving problems and making
  decisions.

       Plans, organizes, and directs research studies related to
  departmental or county affairs often of a highly confidential nature.

       Performs special functions or directs special projects at the
  request of the commissioner or county executive.

       Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties.

       Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports
  containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

       Directs the maintenance of essential and confidential records,
  reports, and files.

       May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
  and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
  office, or related units.

  REQUIREMENTS:

       EDUCATION:

           Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's
  degree.

       EXPERIENCE:

           Six (6) years of managerial experience in public
  administration.

           NOTE: A Master's degree in Public or Business Administration
  or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

       LICENSE:

           Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid
  in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
  mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

       KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

           Knowledge of management theory and practices and the
  principles and techniques of supervision.

           Knowledge of employee performance evaluation procedures.

           Knowledge of the procedures involved in the budgeting and
  expenditure of public funds.

           Knowledge of the goals, objectives, and mandates of the
  agencies within state or local government.

           Knowledge of methods of human resource planning.

           Knowledge of computer system capacity and performance analysis
  techniques.

           Knowledge of EDP practices and principles.

           Ability to convey information in a written format.

           Ability to communicate orally.

           Ability to coordinate work activities which have an impact on
  other organizational units.

           Ability to identify and resolve problems in the administration
  or coordination of programs, plans, or projects.

           Ability to develop financial projections and analyses.

           Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
  manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or
  related units.

           Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
  English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American
  Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
  communication.

           Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
  long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
  reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If the
  accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue
  hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

  CODES: M98-99977                     JMR               7/9/94