FACILITIES SPACE MANAGER                                                   0744

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class administers programs to ensure efficient utilization of space within budgetary limits.  The incumbent is responsible for coordinating with departments on space utilization and/or operation and maintenance of owned or leased buildings.  Responsibility is included for building evaluation and recommendations for renovations.  Work requires considerable use of independent judgment and initiative, and is reviewed through conferences and reports.  The incumbent supervises a staff of technical and clerical personnel.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Evaluates and approves space assignment requests for departments and agencies, and assigns appropriate space;

            Directs and supervises operation and maintenance of buildings; oversees building custodial services and security;

            Coordinates preparation and maintenance of a master plan for space utilization with other departments;

            May prepare division budget and materials specifications;

            Supervises establishment and maintenance of computerized records;

            Inspects buildings to determine maintenance requirements;

            Manages leasing of space and authorizes rental payment.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and technology of building space 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 principles of management and reporting techniques; good knowledge of building design; good knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes; 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 prepare reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; good judgment; 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 New York State with a Bachelor's Degree, and six (6) years of experience in real estate analysis or building space analysis; at least four (4) years of this experience must have been in an administrative capacity; or,

            b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor's Degree, and six (6) years of experience in building operation and maintenance; at least four (4) years of this experience must have been in an administrative capacity.

 

NOTE: Additional education beyond the Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for non-administrative experience on a year-for-year basis; or,

            Additional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four (4) years.

 

            PROMOTIONAL

            Two (2) years permanent competitive status as an Assistant Facilities Space Manager.

 

 

R09/06/06

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive