Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist
What you'd do
This position is located in Vicksburg National Military Park, in the Division of Maintenance.
Major duties
Major duties include: Exercises the full range of supervisory duties, working with subordinate staff to execute established work plans, set priorities, and establish work schedules that support park maintenance operations. Utilizes Facility Management Software Systems (FMSS) to manage assets, conduct inventories and condition assessments, and develop accurate deferred maintenance estimates for annual and multi-year planning. Coordinates project scopes, goals, and objectives; facilitates planning and design; prepares spending plans and budget protocols; manages construction activities; and ensures complete and compliant project documentation. Administers a comprehensive safety and training program to eliminate at-risk behaviors, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure a safe working environment for all staff. Manages Park roads, grounds, and facility operations in alignment with NPS Environmental Audit Program best practices and ensures all work complies with NEPA, the National Historic Preservation Act, and standards for protecting cultural and natural resources. Vicksburg, Mississippi is a city in Warren County on the Mississippi River along the I-20 corridor; its population was 21,573 at the 2020 U.S. Census. Vicksburg's climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters; the area averages about 57 inches of precipitation per year. Vicksburg National Military Park preserves and interprets the Vicksburg Campaign and Siege (1863) and contains over 1,400 monuments and markers, as well as interpretation of the U.S.S. Cairo. Vicksburg National Cemetery, established in 1866 and located within the park, has more than 18,000 interments. Vicksburg National Military Park offers the chance to work in one of the most historically significant places in the National Park Service while living in a community that provides access to much more than people may expect. Vicksburg sits on the Mississippi River and offers a strong mix of history, local restaurants, museums, riverfront views, outdoor recreation, and a close community feel. It is large enough to have the services and amenities employees need, but still small enough to feel connected. The location also puts employees within easy reach of some of the South's major destinations. Jackson is less than an hour away. Natchez, Monroe, and the Mississippi Delta are easy day trips. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Memphis, Little Rock, Birmingham, Mobile, and Gulf Shores are all realistic weekend destinations. From Vicksburg, employees can reach: Jackson, MS: about 45 miles Natchez, MS: about 75 miles Monroe, LA: about 80 miles Baton Rouge, LA: about 160 miles Shreveport, LA: about 180 miles New Orleans, LA: about 205 miles Mississippi Gulf Coast / Gulfport, MS: about 200 miles Little Rock, AR: about 230 miles Memphis, TN: about 250 miles Mobile, AL: about 265 to 275 miles Birmingham, AL: about 285 miles Gulf Shores, AL: about 280 to 285 miles For someone looking for meaningful work, professional growth, and a livable community with access to history, culture, food, outdoor recreation, and weekend travel, Vicksburg is a strong place to build a career. For additional information about Vicksburg, please visit: Vicksburg National Military Park (U.S. National Park Service).
What you need to qualify
Requirements Continued... As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-07/30/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military, or other special-purpose installations, including planning maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs. Conducting surveillance activities over construction and maintenance operations performed by a variety of private contractors, including reviewing project plans and specifications for workability, informing contractors of construction and reporting requirements, and supervising operations for conformance with project plans. Performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures), directing actual work operations, and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project. construction industry. Specialized experience should also include working with the Facility Management Software System (FMSS), or comparable maintenance management, cost estimating and/or project management systems. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer 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. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001). Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.
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