Facility Operations Specialist
What you'd do
This position is part of the Depart of War, War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for managing building operations, with a critical focus on the physical security, environmental compliance, and safety management programs for the facility.
Major duties
As a Facility Operations Specialist at the GS-1640-11 some of your typical work assignments may include: Plans and manages building operations, maintenance, repair, and alteration programs for DINFOS facilities. Coordinates maintenance actions and work orders directly with the Department of Public Works and outside vendors. Conducts safety and environmental inspections and surveys to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. -Serves as the designated hazardous waste manager for the organization. Establishes and maintains effective key control, serving as the agency key control officer. Ensures an effective fire prevention program is in place, including planning and executing regular fire drills. Acts as the primary 911 liaison for DINFOS in the event of any facility emergency, coordinating directly with first responders.
What you need to qualify
You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service: Planning and managing building operations, maintenance, repair, and alteration programs. Monitoring building security, physical security, and safety management programs. Conducting safety and environmental inspections and ensuring industrial safeguards are implemented. Serving as a liaison during facility emergencies and coordinate work orders with internal and external stakeholders. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. This position has an individual occupational requirement (IOR) which must be met in order to qualify for this position. If you are using your education to meet the IOR: You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): 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. 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.
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