State Fair Administrator or Trainee; NY HELPS- Admin

State Fair Administrator 1 or Trainee

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair and become a vital force in shaping iconic events! As part of our dedicated team, you'll support our mission to create an educational hub for agriculture and commerce, deliver quality entertainment and learning, and champion the promotion and marketing of New York's agri-business.

Your contributions will directly support economic growth, job creation, and revenue generation. Find your purpose in public service and cultivate a career that offers both professional and personal development. Join us and help build a stronger New York, rooted in tradition and poised for the future.

Are you a detail-oriented and driven individual with a knack for policy development? Do you possess the skills to ensure flawless execution of large-scale events? The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a dedicated State Fair Administrator 1 or Trainee to join our team at the Great New York State Fair! In this vital role you will be responsible but not limited to:

• Monitoring events activities to ensure compliance with applicable terms of agreements, policies, regulations, and laws.
• Ensuring event activities complies with contractual terms, State Fair policies, and State and federal laws and regulations.
• Communicating with clients, performers, vendors, agencies, sponsors, and the public concerning agreements, services, and events. Prepares presentation materials for special projects, as assigned.
• Maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment for events and facilities.
• Manages the work of assigned departments in support of the annual New York State Fair.

This full-time position is located at the New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209. The standard work schedule for this position is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Salary:
The starting salary for the State Fair Administrator Trainee 1 is $53,764/year, and the hiring salary for the PEF salary grade (SG) 14. This position requires the completion of a two-year traineeship. After successful completion of the first year of the traineeship, the appointee will advance without further examination to the Trainee 2 level SG-16 (starting salary of $59,994/year). Completion of the second year of the traineeship will result in permanent advancement to the State Fair Administrator 1, SG-18 (starting salary of $66,951/year) without further examination.

Candidates may be eligible for appointment directly to the Trainee 2 or full performance level. For more information, see Advanced Placement below.

The candidate appointed at the State Fair Administrator 1, SG-18 level, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation.

Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-18 job rate salary of $85,138/year!

Benefits:
This is a PEF-represented position offering a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. You'll benefit from cost-effective health insurance options, fully covered dental and vision care, participation in the secure New York State Pension Plan, and ample paid time off. Your first year includes 5 personal days, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays – providing excellent work-life balance.

Explore additional advantages with programs such as the Deferred Compensation Plan, Flex Spending Account, and NY's 529 College Savings Program. For comprehensive details on these programs, please visit the New York State Office of Employee Relations website. As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)!

The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on…