Deputy Commissioner of Street Sanitation

Distinguishing Features

• Acts in place of the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks, and Streets.

• Relieves the Commissioner of administrative and personnel matters.

• Serves as a liaison with all divisions: Administrative, Buildings, Engineering, Parks and Recreation, Streets, Telecommunications, Water.

• Advises and participates in divisional activities; approves departmental proposals and actions.

Typical Work Activities

• Confers with and advises division heads on operational and personnel issues.

• Participates in staffing decisions: placement, selection, discipline, grievances, attendance, reductions in force.

• Conducts studies and prepares reports for short- and long-term departmental planning.

• Recommends changes to departmental policies and procedures.

• Researches applicable codes, laws, rules, and regulations; assesses impact and recommends remediation if needed.

• Oversees department budget, reviews expenditures, and approves reallocation requests.

• Performs duties and exercises authority as directed by the Commissioner.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

• Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.

• Comprehensive knowledge of planning and executing personnel functions in government.

• Administrative supervision and leadership skills.

• Ability to understand and interpret technical written material.

• Analytical ability to organize information and support decisions.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Tact, courtesy, and sound professional judgment.

• Physical condition suitable for the demands of the position.

Preferred Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet the same qualifications as the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets, as defined in the City of Buffalo Charter.

Salary

$115,790