Public Buildings Manager 4, M-2 (NY HELPS

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

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 Manager 4 at the New York State Fair! The Public Buildings Manager 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. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Strategic Planning & Resource Management:
• 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.
• Policy & Procedure Development:
• 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.
• Operational Oversight & Support:
• 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.
• Safety & Security:
• Establishes and maintains liaison with local Fire and State Police to optimize security and safety conditions and resource utilization.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• 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.

The Public Buildings Manager 4 is a permanent, competitive, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with the possibility of evening and weekend work as needed. This position is conveniently located on the New York State Fairgrounds at 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, New York. We offer an exciting, professional, and comfortable working environment with ample free parking.

Salary:
This is a Management Confidential (M/C) designated position. As an M/C-designated position, this role falls within salary grade M-2. The established starting salary for an M/C M-2 is $103,870 per year. The candidate appointed to this position will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances
* may be payable to M/C 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 M-2 job rate salary of $131,298/year!
* For M/C employees, performance…