Knowledge Skills Abilities: Considerable knowledge of financial and operational principles, practices, and techniques of business administration, specifically in accounting, financial management, budgeting, operations, and human resources in the following areas: school plant operations, food services, maintenance, facility management (i.e. facilities planning, construction, energy and recycling, etc.) transportation, purchasing, and payroll. Preferred major in business administration, accounting, finance, real estate, public administration, or a related field which includes the following course work: 9 semester hours in accounting/finance and 18 semester hours in two or more of the following areas: economics, marketing, public policy, supply chain management, information technologies, and property management, etc.