SCHOOL
OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR 7544
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE
CLASS
An employee in this class has responsibility for the operational management of the building facilities, security, and information technology services of a small school district. Work is performed in the areas of business management, personnel management, security operations, information technology services, cost analysis and purchasing. The incumbent is responsible for supervision of a staff which may include professional, technical, maintenance, custodial and clerical personnel. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, consultations and the submission of written reports. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Supervises and oversees the maintenance, custodial, security, and information technology services for a small school district;
Evaluates the district’s information
technology and security systems, and buildings and grounds practices, making
recommendations to the superintendent and school board;
Supervises the district’s data
collection, analysis and distribution, including granting access to financial
systems;
Acts
as liaison to vendors and contractors;
Prepares
applications for building permits and inspections;
Organizes and presents information to
district staff and community groups;
Prepares and manages budgets for the
facilities, security and information technology operations of the school
district;
Supervises and evaluates personnel in
the areas of responsibility and coordinates training and staff development;
Evaluates and recommends the hiring and
termination of all personnel;
May chair district committees relating
to building and grounds, security, safety or technology.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of the technical aspects of the information technology operations for
a school district; good knowledge of the technical aspects of the maintenance,
custodial, and security operations for a school district; good knowledge of the
principles, practices and procedures of business management and cost analysis;
good knowledge of recruitment, selection, training and supervision of building
maintenance personnel; good knowledge of the methods of budget preparation and
control; good knowledge of the basic principles of construction and engineering
trades; good knowledge of the basic principals of voice, video, and data
systems; good knowledge of federal, state and local regulations relating to
occupational safety, waste management, recycling, hazardous waste and fire
protection; ability to supervise a staff in a manner conducive to efficiency,
productivity and high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with administration, personnel and the public; ability to
prepare budgets and to manage allocated funds; ability to make public
presentations, interact with various study committees and respond to requests
from the public for information; ability to express oneself clearly and
concisely, both orally and in writing; good judgment; tact; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Either:
(a)
Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university
with a Bachelor's Degree, and four (4) years of experience in an administrative
or supervisory capacity in a position maintaining information technology
systems; or
(b)
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma, and eight (8) years of experience in a position
maintaining information technology systems, four (4) years of which must have
been in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or
(c)
An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits
of (a) and (b).
R09/17/08
Competitive