Public Buildings Manager 4, M-2 (NY HELPS)

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets•Syracuse, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair! Join us and become an integral part of a team dedicated to providing an educational forum for agriculture and commerce, providing affordable, quality entertainment and educational opportunities, contributing to the efforts of the Department, industry, associations, and private businesses in the promotion and marketing of agriculture and agri-business, and creatively providing opportunities for economic growth by producing revenues and providing jobs. Here, you can cultivate your career against the backdrop of an annual event that celebrates our agricultural heritage. You’ll be at the heart of community engagement, ensuring the legacy of the fair continues to flourish and contributes to a vibrant New York culture. With a wide range of opportunities, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York — while being part of a historic tradition. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets seeks a Public Buildings Manger 4 at the New York State Fair! The Public Buildings Manger 4 is responsible for the comprehensive management and oversight of public building operations, focusing on strategic planning, resource allocation, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of facilities.

Requirements

One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service as a Public Buildings Manager 3, SG-23 (for direct-line lower-level promotion title).
Seven years of experience managing an occupied building with a gross square footage of at least 300,000 or a complex of occupied buildings totaling at least 350,000 square feet, at least three of which must have included supervision of service contractors or in-house staff, including plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and other skilled trade people.
Overall responsibility for building maintenance (including HVAC), minor building rehabilitation, and at least one of the following three areas of expertise: grounds maintenance, security and access control, or cleaning oversight including sanitary requirements and inspection (for open-competitive NY HELPS qualifications).
Permanent service in a title within two salary grades or one management/confidential grade and served permanently for one year in that title (for 70.4 Transfer Qualifications).
Passed the most recent Public Buildings Manager 4 examination (for 70.4 Transfer Qualifications).
One year of permanent competitive, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service as a Public Building Manger 3 SG-23 (for Provisional Appointment).
Previous permanent New York State employees who resigned their positions may be reinstated to their former positions, or to positions to which they were eligible for transfer or reassignment without further examination. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of their separation. Employees separated from their positions who have also been separated from state service for more than one year may be reinstated upon approval by the state Civil Service Commission (for Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4).

Nice To Haves

An associate’s degree in construction management, construction technology, facilities management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, business, business administration, or public administration may substitute for two years of the general experience.
A bachelor’s degree in construction management, construction technology, facilities management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, business, business administration, or public administration may substitute for three years of the general experience.

Responsibilities

Develops, reviews, and recommends staffing levels, fiscal plans, and budget requests.
Conducts analytical reviews to support decision-making.
Manages and oversees multiple central stores units.
Plans and directs capital improvement projects.
Creates, implements, and enforces policies and procedures.
Establishes and maintains an administrative reporting system to ensure compliance.
Recommends new policies and modifies existing ones to address recurring issues.
Directs employee training programs.
Assists facility managers in resolving significant problems, complaints, and emergencies.
Manages and approves capital construction requests, including reviewing cost estimates for building alterations and rehabilitation.
Develops and manages building contracts.
Establishes and maintains liaison with local Fire and State Police to optimize security and safety conditions and resource utilization.
Performs full supervisory duties, providing direct oversight to permanent and temporary hourly employees and contractors.
Manages staff responsible for grounds maintenance, parking operations, custodial services, and general maintenance activities at the New York State Fairgrounds.