Facility Operations Specialist
What you'd do
The Facility Operations Specialist serves as the primary assistant to the Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist in charge of Plant Protection and Quarantine operations. Provides input and assistance in managing the administrative activities and operations provided in support of all research scientists.
Major duties
The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Develops and oversees the implementation of operating procedures and insures that the programming of manpower, material, and equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance is accomplished. Collaborates with the Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist with the oversight of the operation, maintenance, and repair of all major utility systems and infrastructure at the facility, including: heating and cooling equipment; water-distribution, sewage, and BSL-3AG waste-sterilization systems; electrical distribution systems and emergency generators; telecommunications systems; and all physical structures such as laboratories, greenhouses, offices, and support buildings, to include all specialized equipment associated with such structures. Collaborates on maintenance and operations decisions regarding such issues as equipment repair/replacement; prioritizing deferred maintenance backlog. Establishes, directs, and reviews preventive maintenance and inspection programs. Implements upgrades and system maintenance in accordance with existing APHIS and NPGQC protocols and in compliance with all applicable building code, environmental, and safety regulations. Has primary daily responsibility for managing and maintaining the facility's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Serves as the alternate Biocontainment/Biosecurity Facilities Officer and is jointly responsible for the continuous 24/7 operation and maintenance of the BSL-3AG High Containment Greenhouse Laboratory Other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-9 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Applying maintenance management principles to assess facility operations, resolve issues, and improve scheduling and workflow. Interpreting and adapting engineering guidelines by selecting methods, adjusting systems, and implementing operating procedures that enhanced facility performance. Developing project plans, set priorities, coordinated work across teams, and provided oversight that supported timely completion of facility and installation initiatives. Using multiple facility-management software platforms to track work orders, update records, and produce reports supporting operational decisions. Following established procedures for high-containment facilities and high-security greenhouses, completing assigned tasks in alignment with program requirements. OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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