IN FOURTH QUARTILE OF COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE

BUDGET, FINANCE & PERSONNEL RESOLUTION NO. 2026072 RE: AUTHORIZING SALARY FOR AN OPERATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR IN THE FOURTH QUARTILE OF THE CONFIDENTIAL SALARY SCHEDULE AS IT RELATES TO THE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE Legislators VALDES SMITH, ATKINS, MUNN, ARNOFF, BRENDLI, DRAGO, LAWLER, REDL, RHODES, SHAH and WINSBY offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, the Comptroller requested to reclassify the current position of Administrative Assistant to the Comptroller, a Grade MC position with a salary of $76,167, to a new title, Operations and Communications Director, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Dutchess County Rules for the Classified Service of Dutchess ounty, the Commissioner of Human Resources analyzed the revised duties and responsibilitie of the proposed new position of Operations and Communications Director, a job description nov attached hereto and made a part herewith, and determined that the grade shall remain MC, and WHEREAS, the Comptroller has requested that the Operations and Communications Director position be assigned a salary of $92,500, and, such salary being within the fourth quartile, requires Legislative approval pursuant to Section 4(C)(2) of the Non-Union Benefit Plan, now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Comptroller is hereby authorized, directed and empowered to fill the position of Operations and Communications Director for the Comptroller's Office, within the fourth quartile, at a salary not to exceed $92,500. CA-049-26 CEB/rjw G-0114 04/06/2026 Fiscal Impact: See Attached STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DUTCH-ESS SS. correct transcript of said original resolution and of the whole thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREO, 1 have hereunto set my hand and scal of said 1 gislature this I day of h _ 2026. JULIEN HIROISHI, CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE COORDINATION Initialing indicates information only: * County Executive C&S County Attorney (as to form) AKB Human Resources DAB/co Comptroller * Budget Dan Aymar-Blair Comptroller Office of the Comptroller Dutchess County 22 Market Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 486-2050 FAX: (845) 486-2055 E-MAIL: [email protected] Brian Kelly Deputy Comptroller Aileen Wagner Director of Audit TO: FROM: Sue Serino, Dutchess County Executive Dan Aymar-Blair, Dutchess County Comptroller DATE: RE: March 30, 2026 Fourth Quartile Salary for Operations and Communications Director The Office of the Comptroller is requesting a salary in the Fourth Quartile for the newly created position of Operations and Communications Director. Fourth Quartile salaries require the approval of the Dutchess County Legislature. The Operations and Communications Director replaces the Executive Assistant as the confidential secretary to the Dutchess County Comptroller. The incumbent is making $76,167 in the Executive Assistant title. The new title, job description and salary are better aligned to the incumbent's duties and the needs of the Office. The new salary of $92,500 will not require new appropriations and is funded by savings from replacing Senior Program Analyst with an Accounting Clerk. Please find attached the accompanying Resolution Request Form and Fiscal Impact Statement. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration. CC: Caroline Blackburn, County Attorney A. Gregg Pulver, Deputy County Executive Jessica White, Budget Director Eoin Wrafter, Assistant County Executive 5130126 FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT • NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS (To be completed by requesting department) Total Current Year Cost $_ Total Current Year Revenue $_ and Source So ransfer of rising Appropiations, D Existing Appropriations, Contingency, • Additional Appropriations, L Other (explain). Identify Line Items(s): Related Expenses: Amount $ Nature/Reason: Anticipated Savings to County: Net County Cost (this year): $0 Over Five Years: Additional Comments/Explanation: The Administrative Assistant to the Comptroller- Grade MC positon #4655 is being reclassified to Operations and Prepared by: Dan Aymar-Blair Prepared On: 3/30/26 Dut.pat DUTCHESS COUNTY CLASS SPECIFICATION Operations and Communications Director DATE ADOPTED: 4/6/2026 LAST REVISION: DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Page 1 of 2 This is an administrative position responsible for the general office operations including communications and assignments. Supervision is not a function of this position. Incumbent may be required to work offsite and outside normal business hours. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES: The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title. 1. Proofreads drafts, provides graphic design, and copy edits for all Comptroller reports, social media, press releases, PowerPoint presentations, and internal and external correspondences; 2. Processes photo and video content for social media; 3. Organizes and maintains files and library of images for the Office of the Comptroller; 4. Maintains website content and site map including accessibility tagging or web-based content; 5. Acts as FOIL and records retention officer; 6. Drafts and implements policies and procedures for the Office of the Comptroller; 7. Writes and directs internal policies and procedures; 8. Represents the Office of the Comptroller in logistical and operational endeavors including public-facing events; 9. Facilitate onboarding of new employees; 10. Oversees administrative matters and directs workflow related to general administration; 11. Manages calendar for the Comptroller and staff; 12. Opens, screens, and prioritizes mail, email and phone calls for the Comptroller and staff; 13. Generates certificates and letters to members of the public; 14. Tracks budget expenditures and oversees procurement for the department including purchasing, contracting, and travel requests; 15. Prepares or assists other staff in the preparation and/or review of the annual budget; 16. Processes payroll for staff and serves as department liaison in all human resource matters. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public relations; Good knowledge of writing style, vocabulary, spelling and grammar with strong editing skills; Good knowledge of the use of social media, visual/graphic tools, video and camera experience; Good knowledge of computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail, database and photographic software such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Canva and/or video software; Good knowledge of software packages for word processing, spreadsheets and database management to produce a variety of reports and documents; DUTCHESS COUNTY CLASS SPECIFICATION Operations and Communications Director DATE ADOPTED: 4/6/2026 LAST REVISION: Page 2 of 2 Good knowledge of office practices necessary to obtain a full range of office support services such as printing maintenance and supply services efficiently and cost-effectively; Good knowledge of computational skills to monitor unit activity, track budget accounts and oversee the purchase of supplies and equipment; Ability to research, verify and process information into a variety of informative reports; Ability to proofread copy materials and edit the work of others; Ability to schedule meetings involving numerous people with conflicting schedules; coordinate agendas, take Ability to learn and understand departmental functions and style of administrator to directly assist the administrator by screening inquiries and giving appropriate information; Personal characteristics commensurate with the demands of the position; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER: (A) Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, public administration, or a closely related field and three (3) years of work experience in public relations or public administration; OR: (B) Associates degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, public administration, or a closely related field and five (5) years of work experience as described above; OR: (C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as described in (A) and (B) above. NOTE: Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the position. COUNTY USE ONLY: [BARGANING UNIT: M/C JURISDICTIONAL CLASSIFICATION: Competitive (PJC) GRADE: MC FLSA Code: OT Exempt REVISION HISTORY: 04/06/26 (Formally Administrative Assistant to the Comptroller) Budget, Finance, and Personnel Committee Roll Call District Name Yes No District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith* X District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins* X District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn* X District 3 - LaGrange Polasek* X District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger* X District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl (VC) X District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler (C) X District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow X District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli X District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson ABSENT District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes X District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell X 11 Present: ____ 1 Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 11 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ______ 2026072 AUTHORIZING SALARY FOR AN OPERATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR IN THE FOURTH QUARTILE OF THE CONFIDENTIAL SALARY SCHEDULE AS IT RELATES TO THE COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE Roll Call Sheets District Last Name YES NO District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn District 3 - LaGrange Polasek District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Arnoff District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby District 15 - Wappinger Faust District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison District 24 - Dover and Pawling House District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander X X X X X X X X X X X X ABSENT X X X X X X X X X X X X 24 Present: ____ 1 Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 24 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ____ CONSENT AGENDA: RESOLUTIONS 054, 064, 065, 066, 067, 068, 069, 070, 071, 072, 074, 075, 078, 079, 080, 081, 083, 084, 086, 087, 088 OF THE YEAR 2026