Facility Operations Specialist
What you'd do
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in Smithsonian Facilities (SF). SF provides the full range of building services through eight maintenance and operation zones. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
Major duties
The Facility Operations Specialist has immediate oversight of the facility's day-to-day operations and maintenenace needs. In this position, you will: Plan and carry out building management and facilities operations and maintenance. Be responsible for the management and coordination of all activities relating to the physical operation, maintenance, and in-house repair and improvements of the facilities, their grounds, parking lots, and entry ways. Update, obtain reports, and perform analyses through the use of automated facility management database systems. Develop and plan staffing requirements, work schedules, priorities, training, and evaluation of all subordinate staff for improving employee skills. Communicate orally, clearly and concisely, to provide information and direction to a wide range of individuals and organizations. Communicate in writing, through memos, reports, and e-mails, to a wide range of individuals and organizations, clearly and concisely.
What you need to qualify
Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as providing leadership, direction, planning, management and administration of complex facilities management functions. Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
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