Public Buildings Manager 4, M-2 (NY HELPS

Join the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair as a Public Buildings Manager 4. The role oversees the comprehensive management and oversight of public building operations at the Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY.

The Public Buildings Manager 4 is a permanent, competitive, full‑time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, with potential evening and weekend work.

Location:

581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, New York.

• Strategic Planning & Resource Management:
  Develops, reviews, and recommends staffing levels, fiscal plans, and budget requests; conducts analytical reviews; manages multiple central store units; plans and directs capital improvement projects.
• Policy & Procedure Development:
  Creates, implements, and enforces policies and procedures; establishes an administrative reporting system; recommends new or modified policies.
• Operational Oversight & Support:
  Directs employee training programs; assists facility managers in resolving significant problems, complaints, and emergencies; manages and approves capital construction requests and building contract development.
• Safety & Security:
  Establishes liaison with local Fire and State Police to optimize security and safety conditions.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  Performs full supervisory duties, overseeing permanent and temporary hourly employees and contractors; manages staff responsible for grounds maintenance, parking operations, custodial services, and general maintenance activities.

• Seven years of experience managing an occupied building with a gross square footage of at least 300,000 or a complex of at least 350,000 square feet, with supervision of service contractors or in‑house staff (plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and other skilled trade people).
• Overall responsibility for building maintenance (including HVAC), minor building rehabilitation, and expertise in at least one of: grounds maintenance, security and access control, or cleaning oversight.
• 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 experience;
  Bachelor’s degree may substitute for three years.
• NY HELPS appointment may be made for qualified employees meeting open‑competitive qualifications; eligibility for non‑competitive or provisional appointments may apply under civil service law (see internal policy).

• Health insurance options; dental and vision coverage; NYS Pension Plan; paid parental leave; paid time off – 5 personal days, 13 vacation days, 8 sick days, 13 paid holidays per year.
• Potential eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Management Confidential (M/C) designated, grade M‑2. Starting salary $103,870 per year. Eligible for annual performance evaluations; performance advances may increase salary toward the M‑2 job rate of $131,298 per year.

• Division:
  State Fair
• Negotiating Unit: M/C
• Location:
  
  Syracuse
• Vacancies:
  One
• Status:
  Full‑time;
  Permanent
• Hours per week: 37.5
• Jurisdictional Class:
  Competitive
• Civil Service List(s):
  No Eligible

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities.