HEALTH FACILITIES MANAGER 0749

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class supervises the operation, maintenance and utilization of a large number of buildings used by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. The incumbent acts as liaison between Health Services and the Department of Public Works and supervises a professional and clerical staff. Supervision is received from an administrative superior through conferences and oral and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises the operation and maintenance of the county’s drug clinics, mental health clinics, and Department of Health Services job site buildings in compliance with sanitary code and safety regulations.

Procures appropriate accommodations for employees and patients when renovations are being done on Department of Health Services facilities.

Assists in preparation of Capital Projects requests and acts as liaison between the Department of Health Services, the Department of Public Works, and/or landlords.

Review lease agreements to assess whether the County, landlord, or subcontractor is responsible for maintenance

Prepares service requests and purchase order requests for necessary repairs

Receives and acts on telephone service requests, building service requests and space assignment requests.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the Suffolk County Sanitary code and applicable State and Federal laws and regulations for clinic operations; good knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of building space analysis; good knowledge of those functions of the Departments of Health Services and Public Works, as they relate to building operation and maintenance; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with County officials, superiors, subordinates and the public; ability to supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to analyze data and prepare concise and comprehensive reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

(a) Completion of sixty (60) college credits at a New York State or Regionally accredited college and three (3) years of administrative experience in facilities or property management; or

(b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience as described in (a) above; or,

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

R 12/17/2024

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive