FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST in the ADMINISTRATIVE WORK CENTER, VAULT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT of CMIO NORFOLK.
Major duties
You will provide maintenance coordination for critical building systems, including elevators, centralized heating and air conditioning (HVAC), and fire alarm systems. You will ensure that roads and grounds are maintained and free of debris and damage. You will serve as the primary point of contact for all facility-related issues, receiving and reviewing work order requests for accuracy, prioritization, and potential contract or warranty support. You will provide quality assurance on behalf of command leadership by attending walk-throughs with NAVFAC Public Works contractors and maintenance personnel to oversee and validate corrective actions taken for work orders. You will maintain detailed records of actions taken and forward recommendations for additional actions or improvements as needed. You will plan the maintenance, replacement, budgeting, and accountability of all interior government property, including furniture and fixtures. You will serve as the Command Security Specialist, responsible to the Officer in Charge for the administration of security programs. You will implement local security procedures derived from NCMS, Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR), and Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) policies to ensure the physical protection of the command complex. You will administer the personnel security program using the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
What you need to qualify
To qualify for a GS-11, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience planning year-round operations and maintenance for complex installations (e.g., HVAC, fire alarms, elevators). Experience coordinating with NAVFAC and other commercial vendors, reviewing work orders, and validating contractor performance during walkthroughs. Experience handling utility issues (water, electrical), conducting zone inspections, and managing secured environments like vault areas. Experience administering security programs (Personnel, Information, Physical). Experience using the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) for tracking clearances and eligibility. Experience applying Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy-specific security policies (e.g., SECNAV, OPNAV). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
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