Deputy Administrative Director - ECWA

About the role

The Deputy Administrative Director assists the Executive and Deputy Director in coordinating, directing and operating the Erie County Water Authority. The main focus is on administrative tasks such as supporting Public Relations, Safety and Security programs and running the Service Center, which frees the Executive and Deputy Director for technical duties. Independent judgment is expected, and supervision comes from the Executive and Deputy Director.

Key responsibilities

• Act in the absence of the Executive and Deputy Director within defined authority.
• Maintain liaison with the County Executive, Legislature, county departments and municipal and consumer officials.
• Help operate and coordinate the Authority Service Center.
• Prepare special and annual reports for municipal, state and federal authorities.
• Prepare press, radio, television and other media releases about Authority activities.
• Support speaking engagements and investigate complaints and special service requests.
• Inspect construction in progress and meet with division heads on construction and operational planning.
• Monitor, assemble and distribute press clips on ECWA and other water-related issues.

Required profile

• A four-year college or university degree (regionally accredited or New York State registered).
• Either a Master's in Business Administration with five years of administrative or supervisory experience, or a Bachelor's in Business Administration or Political Science with seven years of such experience, or eleven years of experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience counts proportionally toward the experience requirement.

Required skills

• Program administration, business management and public administration knowledge.
• Modern accounting methods and office terminology and procedures.
• Ability to interpret policy, plan, organize and supervise staff, and to promote public relations.
• Clear oral and written communication.