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This is a competitive Civil Service position which requires the applicant to be on a current civil service list for Director of Facilities and Operations III, or be able to complete the required examination.

EXPECTATIONS:

To coordinate the development and implementation of short and long-range planning relating to site acquisition and all school facilities. Manage district's planning and construction programs. Administer the units responsible for maintenance, custodial, cleaning and grounds maintenance operations of the South Glens Falls Central School District and perform a variety of other duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives supervision from the Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent for Business

• Exercises direct supervision over maintenance, cleaning and facilities staff.

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential and important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to,

the following:

1. Direct Facilities' supervisory personnel in planning and managing the maintenance, cleaning and operations programs of the district; confer with maintenance, custodial, cleaning and grounds personnel regarding methods and procedures of work, operational issues and supply and equipment requirements; assist with and solve existing problems and determine future requirements for personnel and material; confer with school officials regarding problems and needs on a 24/7 basis.

2. Supervise assigned personnel; assist in the selection of Facilities, Maintenance and Cleaning personnel; evaluate work of employees; prepare and conduct inservice training; administer contract on a fair, respectful and equitable basis.

3. Develop new methods as needed and ensure established procedures are carried out efficiently; review and recommend policy, personnel, and procedural changes.

4. Consistently and comprehensively inspect all district facilities; resolve existing problems and determine future requirements; develop cost estimates relevant to facilities planning, maintenance, cleaning and site acquisition.

5. Coordinate and develop data in areas of school facilities and housing needs, site selection and acquisition; prepare specifications for bids; field test new supplies, tools and equipment.

6. Manage use of facilities by district and community groups and individuals; coordinate special events' operations requiring preparation and cleaning of facilities;

7. Manage district's energy conservation program; serve as district environmental impact officer; serve as the district's representative for state-funded construction projects.

8. Prepare written and oral reports and applications, conferring with state, county and local officials on matters pertaining to the district's building programs and their operation in compliance with applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations.

9. Prepare working sketches and blueprints; interpret, implement and develop specifications in the design of all buildings; consult and advise in regard to alteration of existing structures.

10. Assist in coordinating the development of short and long range planning with respect to site acquisition, application and disposal and school facilities.

11. Work with architects, building inspectors, school administrators, public agencies and contractors on the design, construction or alteration of school buildings and landscaped areas.

12. Review, advise, approve and assign work requisitions; review requests for alterations, remodeling modernization and other work; make and review cost and labor estimates on construction and repair work.

13. Maintain documented schedules for and recommend implementation of preventive maintenance programs across the district.

14. Review and evaluate budget requests from the supervisory personnel and prepare operational budget for department.

15. Operate a computer and modern software to develop, direct and maintain computerized facilities program, inclusive of energy, safety and security.

16. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and assigned by the Superintendent of Schools and School Business Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive school district facilities

program.

• Basic concepts and principles of architecture, planning and engineering.

• Research techniques including planning of studies and investigations,

determining variables and developing source data.

• Standard construction methods, terminology, materials, equipment and practices.

• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.

• Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs.

• Principles and practices of program development and administration.

• Project cost analysis principles and procedures.

• Surveying, right-of-way and easement requirements.

• Standard drafting practices, procedures and conventions.

• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment, including computers.

• Safety practices and procedures, including OSHA, DEC, Public Health regulations.

• Laws and regulations relating to the broad area of school construction and

maintenance of facilities.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of Facilities & Operations Department.

• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

• Interpret laws, rules, regulations and policies related to construction and housing needs.

• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical, electrical, civil and structural drawings, plans and sketches.

• Perform and draft mathematical computations.

• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.

• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports and make presentations to Board of Education, administration, community, etc.

• Operate a computer and modern software to develop, direct and maintain a computerized facilities program, inclusive of safety and security.

• Provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner.

• Maintain confidentiality of information obtained during the course of work.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions by administration.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Work independently with limited supervision.

• Analyze and resolve situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines in an environment with

constantly changing priorities.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Follow good health and safety principles and practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environmental Conditions: Office and field environment; building site; travel from building to building.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking

or standing for prolonged periods of time; operate a computer and keyboard; near visual

acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal

room levels and on the telephone; manual dexterity to operate a telephone; lift

horizontally and vertically, bend and stoop.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary is commensurate with certifications and experience. School District benefits

package including health and dental insurance, vacation, personal illness, personal

business and family illness are applicable in accordance with the Managerial Confidential Handbook

Letter of interest, resume and references with School District Application are required.

Job Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

A combination of experience and training that will likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED) AND one of the following:

A. A Bachelor's or higher-level degree in School Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture and three (3) years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, building maintenance or repair work, or construction management, one year of which must have involved the supervision of employees*; OR

B. An Associate's or higher-level degree in School Facilities Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology, Architecture or Architecture Technology and five (5) years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, building maintenance or repair work, or construction management, one year of which must have involved the supervision of employees*; OR

C. Seven (7) years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, building maintenance or repair work, or construction management, one year of which must have involved the supervision of employees*.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience may be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Experience limited to building cleaning is not qualifying. Building cleaning is defined as activities primarily involving a variety of inside and outside building cleaning activities including, but not limited to, washing walls and windows, polishing floors, cleaning restrooms, disposing of refuse.

A degree in landscape architecture shall not be qualifying

*Supervision of employees is defined as responsible direction and control of subordinate employees. This involves a responsibility for planning for individuals in a work group and includes but is not limited to, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, maintaining work standards, motivating and developing subordinate employees, implementing procedural changes, increasing efficiency and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline. The supervision aspects must be an integral part of the job, not incidental or occasional.

Project Management experience which did not include the minimum amount of experience in employee supervision is not qualifying.

Construction Management includes management of a building construction project from inception to completion including cost estimating, construction planning/scheduling and construction inspection to ensure compliance with building codes.

* (Please note, the Board of Education reserves its right to make personal decisions in the best interest of its school community.)

Position Start Date:08/01/2025

Application Deadline:07/15/2025

Civil Service Title: Director of Facilities and Operations