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State Fair Administrator Trainee 1, G-13
Occupation Group
Communications, Marketing and Public Relations
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$46,529
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Fair Administrator Trainee 1 | 14 | $53,764 | $68,630 |
| State Fair Administrator Trainee 2 | 16 | $59,994 | $76,359 |
| State Fair Administrator 1 | 18 | $66,951 | $85,138 |
| State Fair Administrator 2 | 23 | $86,681 | $109,650 |
| State Fair Administrator 3 | 27 | $106,898 | $131,665 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
Job Description
State Fair Administrators manage and coordinate events, exhibits, competitions, and the use and rental of facilities, concessions or supplement services on the State Fairgrounds to maximize the facilities use and profitability. They plan, schedule, execute and process contracts, billing and events logistics; ensure that vendors and exhibitors are solicited for events and provides information on the terms and conditions of contracts; review contracts and applications for licenses or permits for completeness and accuracy and forward information to appropriate units; oversee events space layout, and set up and break down for events, concessionaires, exhibitors and vendors; ensure that electrical, water service, mechanical and other requirements are met; supervise and assign work to events staff; coordinate events and service requests with other divisions; maintain inventory of supplies and equipment for events and facilities; track event expenses and revenues for all services and prepares reports; consults with the finance office regarding contracts, accounting of revenue and reconciliation of accounts; respond to complaints concerning agreements, services and events by taking or recommending corrective action; and ensure event activities comply with contractual terms, State Fair policies, and State and federal laws and regulations.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
A bachelor's degree or higher.
Advanced Placement
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
View Additional Qualifications
For Trainee 2 you must also have:
A bachelor's degree AND 1 year of experience working with conventions; trade shows; major fairs; expositions; convention centers; entertainment facilities; sports arenas and/or performing arts venues in the areas of fair management, equine/livestock exhibitions, event/logistics planning, event promotions, oversight of facility use or concessions management.
For Full Performance Level you must also have:
A bachelor's degree AND 2 years of experience working with conventions; trade shows; major fairs; expositions; convention centers; entertainment facilities; sports arenas and/or performing arts venues in the areas of fair management, equine/livestock exhibitions, event/logistics planning, event promotions, oversight of facility use or concessions management.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted