DIRECTOR OF ASSET MANAGEMENT 0689

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class develops and implements policies and procedures for the administration of County-wide assets including real estate holdings, facilities, linear assets, and leased space. The work involves responsibility for all matters relating to real estate development, space, occupancy planning, design, furnishings, and equipment in all County departments, as well as the management and operation of the County’s Asset Management database. The incumbent is expected to utilize a high degree of technical knowledge, initiative, resourcefulness, and judgment in formulating recommendations for maximizing functionality and value of County assets and directing projects to completion. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical, and clerical staff. Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Oversees the planning, development, and maintenance of County real estate, facilities, and linear assets;

Recommends workplace models and real estate strategies to facilitate department/program operations and portfolio growth;

Oversees the development and maintenance of the Asset Management Information System and database;

Coordinates with Leadership Team, County departments, municipalities, and other agencies to ensure real estate, facilities, and space management goals are met and maintained;

Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the County Asset Management Team including evaluations of real estate sites for existing and future use and creating operational efficiencies and fiscal savings;

Oversees personnel engaged in researching, analyzing, and evaluating data;

May supervise the preparation of consultant contracts and review consultant progress;

Oversees the preparation of reports and presentations.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of business analytics; thorough knowledge of real estate development, property management, building space research and analysis; thorough knowledge of building operation and maintenance practices; thorough knowledge of current developments and sources of information related to building space analysis; thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, and procedures governing real property transactions including leases, mortgages and negotiations; good knowledge of market conditions and property values; comprehensive computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including Excel; thorough knowledge of digital database management; ability to direct studies and research; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to direct and supervise in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

(a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in property/real estate management, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or, 

            (b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field, and five (5) years of experience in property/real estate management, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,

            (c) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and nine (9) years of experience in property/real estate management, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. 

            (d) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b) and (c).

R 5/12/2023

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive