[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Middleport 12-18-2006
by L.L. No. 3-2006. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Village of Middleport hereby adopts the position of Village Coordinator.
The description of the position and the duties of the position are as
follows:
A.
Distinguishing features of the class: This is an administrative
position responsible for providing overall direction, coordination and control
of the day-to-day activities and operations of Village departments with the
exception of the Office of Village Clerk-Treasurer and Police Department.
An employee in this class is responsible for providing centralized direction
and control of Village employees; overseeing the enforcement of rules, regulations,
ordinances, local laws and codes, and ensuring that such are administered
efficiently and fairly. The incumbent coordinates management planning, capital
projects, implementation of administrative policies and emergency preparedness
and response activities within the Village. Work is performed under the approval
and direction of the Mayor and in accordance with the policies of the Board
of Trustees. Supervision is exercised over a number of employees. Does related
work as required.
B.
Typical work activities:
(1)
Acts as direct liaison between the Mayor and all departments
with the exception of the Office of Village Clerk-Treasurer and Police Department;
(2)
Oversees, assists and coordinates the work of all Village
employees and departments under his/her jurisdiction;
(3)
Supervises and evaluates all Village employees under
his/her jurisdiction to ensure that work product and effort are consistent
with their job duties;
(4)
Ensures that employees receive training and that all
certificates, registrations and licenses for the Village are current with
statutes and regulations;
(5)
Submits recommendations for hire, suspension or dismissal
to the Mayor consistent with state statutes, civil service requirements, the
Village Code and personnel policies;
(6)
Analyzes the annual Village budget and assists the Village
Clerk-Treasurer in preparing the preliminary budget for the Village Board's
review;
(7)
Supervises and coordinates the purchasing and use of
all materials, supplies and equipment and oversees that all procurement policies
are in compliance with state statutes and regulations;
(8)
Develops a five-year capital project plan for the Village;
(9)
Coordinates all emergency preparedness activities for
the Village, working in conjunction with the County's Emergency Services
Department, federal, state, county and local agencies, and local fire companies,
and serves as liaison between the Village Board and the local volunteer fire
companies;
(10)
Researches, identifies and develops potential grant opportunities;
prepares grant applications; and monitors grant-funding expenditures and related
programs;
(11)
Serves as liaison between the Village Board and the media,
constituents, employees, businesses, state, federal, county, local governmental
agencies, or to interested public or private organizations;
(12)
Attends appropriate meetings of other governmental, public
or private entities, and representing Village interests and attends all pertinent
Village Board meetings to provide information relative to the agenda items,
advise and execute policy;
(13)
Coordinates the Village recreation programs and attends
recreation meetings;
(14)
Ensures expeditious responses to inquiries by Village
residents or other interested persons concerning Village government, operation
and services;
(15)
Performs and discharges such other duties and responsibilities
as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Mayor and/or Trustees.
C.
Full performance knowledges, skills, abilities and personal
characteristics: Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and organization
of municipal government administration; good knowledge of procedures used
in management and financial analysis; good knowledge of the techniques used
in budgeting and procurement; good knowledge of the principles and practices
of supervision; working knowledge of capital works operations, including highways,
snow removal, water and sewer functions, and waste disposal; ability to communicate
effectively both orally and in writing; ability to supervise the work of others;
ability to work effectively with all staff levels, public officials and the
public; resourcefulness; initiative; honesty; integrity; sound judgment; tact
and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
D.
Suggested qualifications:
